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PQ · 08-25-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

hell, I'm doing more at 44 than at 40.

Don't make me pick this thread up and throw in the street...i'm just strong enough to do it.

Hhaha. I know you are.

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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

OK A question on your car. You have the Pfadt swyas and lowering springs correct?

Did you also install the rear suspension bushing inserts?

Yes, that is correct.

And no, no bushing inserts. Just the simple springs and sways.

Dr Jkel · 08-25-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Hhaha. I know you are.

Yes, that is correct.

And no, no bushing inserts. Just the simple springs and sways.

Have you had any issues with the suspension? The reason I am asking is that there was another thread where a Pedders guy was basically saying that the rear sways are a waste and a better solution would be to add rear bushing inserts. So I just wanted to ask someone who actually had the sways and lowering springs.

Darth_Emma · 08-25-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

OK A question on your car. You have the Pfadt swyas and lowering springs correct?

Did you also install the rear suspension bushing inserts?

I have the Pfadt springs, sways, and end links. I also put in Pfadt trailing arms. I didn't do the bushings either. I think they make the ride a bit stiffer and I don't think I really would gain much by getting them. I might reconsider them at some point if I ever do any racing (which I'm not planning to do as of now).

Dr Jkel · 08-25-2010, 08:17 AM

Em,

What did the trailing arms do for your car?

BTW mt Pfadt sways and lowering springs should be installed next week>

PQ · 08-25-2010, 08:21 AM

Not sure about the sways not being that much more effective in the rear. I can tell you that when mine came undone I never really knew till I noticed. I'm under my car enough it doesn't take too for me to notice stuff.

Dr Jkel · 08-25-2010, 08:35 AM

What your rear sway bar came loose?

Did you also have the Pfadt end links on the sways

Mr Twisty · 08-25-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

Have you had any issues with the suspension? The reason I am asking is that there was another thread where a Pedders guy was basically saying that the rear sways are a waste and a better solution would be to add rear bushing inserts. So I just wanted to ask someone who actually had the sways and lowering springs.

If Pete Basica said it, you can take it to the bank. He's the best suspension guru we have on the site.

Dr Jkel · 08-25-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

If Pete Basica said it, you can take it to the bank. He's the best suspension guru we have on the site.

I wasn't doubting, just looking for an opinion from someone who has installed what I am fixing to install. PQ and Emma have been pretty straight up with me, that's all, nothing personal.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-25-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

If Pete Basica said it, you can take it to the bank. He's the best suspension guru we have on the site.

ONE of.

Each company has a different approach.

Dr Jkel · 08-25-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

ONE of.

Each company has a different approach.

Well put, that's why I was asking the question to PQ and Em, just a different opinion and since they have always been honest with me, like you, I thought it was good. Not trying to stir the pot>

Mr Twisty · 08-25-2010, 10:58 AM

No offense taken, and no offense intended.... The reason I say Pete is the go to guy on forum, is because of his time spent helping folks publicly.

JusticePete

Drives: Pedders USA Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,674

Compare the bold stats to the others. Granted, some posts are sales info, but the majority of his posts are very informative.

PQ · 08-25-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

What your rear sway bar came loose?

Did you also have the Pfadt end links on the sways

Nope. OEM end links. Still have OEM.

Yes, one came loose, TWICE. Luckily I had a bolt that would fit the first time, and GTAHVIT had a bolt that fit the second.

I check them almost on a daily basis now.

Dr Jkel · 08-25-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Nope. OEM end links. Still have OEM.

Yes, one came loose, TWICE. Luckily I had a bolt that would fit the first time, and GTAHVIT had a bolt that fit the second.

I check them almost on a daily basis now.

Is there any specific reason they are coming off so regularly? I am going with Pfadt end links just because.

I heard that they increased their torque specs on the bolts and the teflon nuts are basically a one time use items?????

Just trying to make a note of things I need to check.

PQ · 08-25-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

Is there any specific reason they are coming off so regularly? I am going with Pfadt end links just because.

I heard that they increased their torque specs on the bolts and the teflon nuts are basically a one time use items?????

Just trying to make a note of things I need to check.

Where they sit make it hard to get good torque on them while laying under a car with not a lot of clerance. Odd angle for me. You have to hold the center Star Head bolt from one side while torquing down the nut on the other side. Just hard for me to get good torque in the awkeward position with no lift.

Not sure on the teflon nut thing. I used the OEM links.

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