adjusting my coilovers?
:dunno: Can someone give me the scoop on how to adjust my coilovers so I dont have to keep going to someone to do it. My main concern now is raising the rear..Thanks..
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usually, coilovers have a threaded sleeve that can be losened up with an allen key, and rotated clock(or anticlock)wise to raise/lower the car.
But don't forget, your suspension geometry will change each and every time you change ride height !!! (i.e. camber, toe, caster will change), which requires an alignment. Good luck |
Elevation?
Does my car need to be up on a jack or is all this done from ground? I dont think my caster camber da da has ever been adjusted. They said my allignment was fine after the install and i had someone adjust it and they didnt even charge me. They couldnt have done it either. My suspension still seems to be in allignment..
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you can't do it from the ground. You need to have a wheel off to get access to the sleeve on the bottom of the springs.
If your suspension is in alignment, that's awesome. Just remember to check it if you notice any problems (like car veering left/right or steering wheel not centered, or too much inside tire wear etc....) |
Steering wheel centered?
My steering wheel was off center ever since after the coilover install. But my car had no pull either way and could travel a straight line for a distance. I'm only concerned with adjusting the rear. I can access it with out raising the car. I understand how the wrenches work. I know the turn equal amount on both sides then use a tape measure to check ground to fender clearance. Should be equal. Is that it? I just want to make sure I'm not missing something common scense doesn't cover.Thanks...
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Coilovers
Originally Posted by speedyst9
(Post 78931)
My steering wheel was off center ever since after the coilover install. But my car had no pull either way and could travel a straight line for a distance. I'm only concerned with adjusting the rear. I can access it with out raising the car. I understand how the wrenches work. I know the turn equal amount on both sides then use a tape measure to check ground to fender clearance. Should be equal. Is that it? I just want to make sure I'm not missing something common scense doesn't cover.Thanks...
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It will throw it off...which coilovers do you have? my teins list it very clear in the directions where to measure from to get the height you want.
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Adjusting coilovers
Originally Posted by ryancb
(Post 9588630)
It will throw it off...which coilovers do you have? my teins list it very clear in the directions where to measure from to get the height you want.
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