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05-09-2012, 06:05:51 PM
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Are you using backspacing on the 17" wheels to account for the 2 inch drop? If so, how much? I thought about using 17s briefly, then thought I might have rubbing issues.
I may be misunderstanding something too though.
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Check out the videos here of Hotchkis springs with 275/40R17s up front.
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showth...=240335&page=2
17 x 9 wheels all around.
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05-10-2012, 04:33:26 PM
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As you can see, the front end needs to come down some. Sorry for the crappy lighting. Need to fix the carb issues and wash it before some real pictures.
I'm still trying to find the best way to do this. Anyone know of any videos to help out? |
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05-10-2012, 07:05:27 PM
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Smoke and mirrors, my friend ...
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Bullcrap, Dave was standing behind her, telling her what to type...... 
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. seriously, Mary can drive the sheet out of a car, build them and wrench on them. I've always taken her advice seriously.......except that part about not using a spring compressor for doing this install !!! for shame, for shame!!  |
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05-10-2012, 08:56:20 PM
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Easiest way, start taking it apart. The suspension on these is surprisingly straightforward and comes apart pretty quick. Get a spring compressor just in case since they're free to rent.
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05-10-2012, 10:51:24 PM
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Well thanks guys, I guess I will just take it apart. I'll post the after pictures!
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05-10-2012, 11:31:21 PM
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Bullcrap, Dave was standing behind her, telling her what to type......
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LOL and I didn't tell how I changed out springs either. I've got a better way than the spring compressor but it isn't for the faint of heart and there's no way I'm taking responsibility if someone tries it and fails ...
I have used the spring compressor a couple of times, so neener, neener, and more neener ...
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05-11-2012, 01:27:46 AM
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By the way Mary, thanks again for the springs! Definitely glad I held on to them!
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05-11-2012, 10:49:54 AM
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Good luck! Those springs should bring the front down right where you want it. I just wish I could drive mine with them, its been a year and the car is even further apart  |
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05-11-2012, 12:26:48 PM
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Good luck! Those springs should bring the front down right where you want it. I just wish I could drive mine with them, its been a year and the car is even further apart |
Mine seems to be coming further and further apart as well.
Anyway, good timing for this thread, I am just waiting tubular UCAs, new ball joints, and delin bushings from Custom Works to do mine.
Anyone running the adjustable AFCO [PTFB sells 'em] shocks on the front? Is it entirely necessary to weld in the little support ring for them if I am not running them as coilovers?
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05-12-2012, 12:49:24 AM
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Your camaro is looking good dude! Its gonna look great with those lowering springs in it!
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05-12-2012, 08:55:23 AM
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LOL and I didn't tell how I changed out springs either. I've got a better way than the spring compressor but it isn't for the faint of heart and there's no way I'm taking responsibility if someone tries it and fails ...
I have used the spring compressor a couple of times, so neener, neener, and more neener ...
Mary P.
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Please share your coil removal methods with me. I'm not faint of heart. |
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