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Old 12-28-2003, 04:07 PM
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Help with lowering coilovers

I just installed my front toser coilovers and now i can't figure out if i can lower them by just adjusting the height of the spring or just by taking the whole thing apart and lowering it by adjusting the position of the bottom part on the strut. Someone help because my car is looking really gay.

The sooner someone helps me the sooner i can post pics

P.S. The ride is incredible compared to my old setup.
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Old 12-28-2003, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chris'smax
I just installed my front toser coilovers and now i can't figure out if i can lower them by just adjusting the height of the spring or just by taking the whole thing apart and lowering it by adjusting the position of the bottom part on the strut. Someone help because my car is looking really gay.

The sooner someone helps me the sooner i can post pics

P.S. The ride is incredible compared to my old setup.
you can use the spring lower methed it will lower the car. The other way is taking off car and raising the bottom part like the JIC's so you don't sacrifice suspension travel. raising the bottom to make the coilover smaller is the proper way of lowering the car.
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Old 12-28-2003, 07:26 PM
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Make sure you use the lower portion, I made the mistake of lowering using only the top portion on the spring. Terrible ride due to the shortened stroke. That lasted about 5 min of test driving. Take your time and make sure its all very level. I'm very **** so I made sure it was all within about 1/8 inch. You'll need to readjust them after about 100 miles or so to allow for some settling. Glad to hear these seem to be working out. I love my JICs these seem like they will be a great low cost option for those who don't want to spring.
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