Call Me Stupid But I Wanna Know What The Hell Is Coilovers

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Jun 6, 2001 | 08:29 AM

1Phat Max

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HEY GUYS...i wanna know what coilovers are and what do they do? what part does it replace in the suspension. does anybody know....?????

Jun 6, 2001 | 08:49 AM

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they are springs that allow you to adjust the ride height. Try www.ground-control.com for more details.

Jun 6, 2001 | 08:59 AM

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Someone provide a good explanation and let's send this to "The FAQinator".

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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
they are springs that allow you to adjust the ride height. Try www.ground-control.com for more details.

Jun 6, 2001 | 09:02 AM

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Hi Stupid! (sorry, I couldn't resist)
Coilovers are similar to the McPherson strut assembly in that the spring surrounds dampener and the dampener has the spring perches attached. The big difference is that coilovers (at least all of the ones I've seen) have adjustable spring perches so that you can adjust ride height.

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