Monaro Pedders XA installation help
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I am currently installing a set of Pedders XA's, Pedders anti roll bars, Pedders strut brace and swapping all the suspension bushes to pedders ones.
I have installed the front anti roll bar okay, i've not torqued any bolts up yet but i currently have a few questions regarding the installation of the Pedders XA coilovers.
First have i have left the front sub frame supported but still dropped from installing the anti roll bar, i assumed by leaving the subframe dropped i would have more room to manoeuvre the old strut old and fit the new strut. Is this okay to do?
Should i leave the new strut in the lowered position it was delivered in for installation?
I have installed the passenger side strut, have i missed off an additional nut from the top? I think i may have, but also the nut at the top doesn't sit right, is this due to the front subframe being in a lowered position causing the strut not to sit right, or have i done some thing wrong?
Also have i installed the droplinks correctly? I have noticed that one end of the drop link is spherical, should the spherical end be connected to the anti roll bar or the strut body?
The front subframe and everything else is supported by axle stands, and nothing has been torque tightened yet, i just wanted to confirm a few issues.
Sorry if the questions sound a bit stupid, i'm young and i'm still learning.
I've just found the installation instructions for the pontiac g8 which i know is a vxr8 but it looks like i have missed the top nut off the strut.
I have installed the front anti roll bar okay, i've not torqued any bolts up yet but i currently have a few questions regarding the installation of the Pedders XA coilovers.
First have i have left the front sub frame supported but still dropped from installing the anti roll bar, i assumed by leaving the subframe dropped i would have more room to manoeuvre the old strut old and fit the new strut. Is this okay to do?
Should i leave the new strut in the lowered position it was delivered in for installation?
I have installed the passenger side strut, have i missed off an additional nut from the top? I think i may have, but also the nut at the top doesn't sit right, is this due to the front subframe being in a lowered position causing the strut not to sit right, or have i done some thing wrong?
Also have i installed the droplinks correctly? I have noticed that one end of the drop link is spherical, should the spherical end be connected to the anti roll bar or the strut body?
The front subframe and everything else is supported by axle stands, and nothing has been torque tightened yet, i just wanted to confirm a few issues.
Sorry if the questions sound a bit stupid, i'm young and i'm still learning.
I've just found the installation instructions for the pontiac g8 which i know is a vxr8 but it looks like i have missed the top nut off the strut.
Edited by gsd2000 on Monday 28th December 18:02
Not sure I can help, but if the VXR8 suspension is the same format then the installation should be very similar.
First thing is take your time and double check every bolt.
I think I'd treat each job seperately, so do all the bushes (then put it all back together so you can see it all fits correctly), then the rollbar, then then struts. Even if it means undoing bits you've already done up. At least you'll know that each job is completed and done properly.
On the bushes I assume you've gone for the polyurethene ones, if so then make sure you grease them up properly to stop them squeaking.
For the dampers I'd put them all in the middle of their height adjustment, then you'll not have any problems of the wheels catching if they are too low. They will also settle a bit after they are fitted so don't go too low.
You may want to consider covering the exposed threads on the damper with some strong tape to stop all the road muck getting in them.
Oh and don't do too many miles before you set the geometry.
First thing is take your time and double check every bolt.
I think I'd treat each job seperately, so do all the bushes (then put it all back together so you can see it all fits correctly), then the rollbar, then then struts. Even if it means undoing bits you've already done up. At least you'll know that each job is completed and done properly.
On the bushes I assume you've gone for the polyurethene ones, if so then make sure you grease them up properly to stop them squeaking.
For the dampers I'd put them all in the middle of their height adjustment, then you'll not have any problems of the wheels catching if they are too low. They will also settle a bit after they are fitted so don't go too low.
You may want to consider covering the exposed threads on the damper with some strong tape to stop all the road muck getting in them.
Oh and don't do too many miles before you set the geometry.
This should help 
I just watched parts of this video www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8B1oh_mHqA&feature=related
Mine are on order so might be usefull for me as well
I just watched parts of this video www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8B1oh_mHqA&feature=related Mine are on order so might be usefull for me as well
thanks ferb i didnt think of youtube, i think i have missed a nut from the strut top and the odd angle is due to the front subframe being dropped. I'm working outside on the driveway and its due to rain today, so i'm aiming to have the front subrframe reconnected and the front coilovers installed. The front anti roll bar i've read is the hardest part to install, which i found fiddly and annoying at times more than anything.
I will most likely keep coming back to this thread, as i may have a few questions regarding some of the rear bushes.
Yes the bushes are polyurethane, i have got a tub of grease suitable for poly bushes.
I will most likely keep coming back to this thread, as i may have a few questions regarding some of the rear bushes.
Yes the bushes are polyurethane, i have got a tub of grease suitable for poly bushes.
Front end coilovers in, front strut brace in. I ended up raising the subframe and torquing everything up then realigning the coilovers. Also i did miss the top nut off. I am aiming to get all the front bushes done today and then double check all the torque figures on the front end. I had to stop early yesterday due to bad weather but the weather looks good today.
gsd2000 said:
Ferb, if you have airtools it will make your life very easy, i could have saved hours by using airtools. Just dont use airtools on the subframe bolts as im told that they are easy to cross thread. I havent got any airtools so i am have struggled at times
Just reading that I might have to invest
Been thinking about it for a while! I own a compressor anyway and there not that expensive Glad your getting sorted
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