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Anyway way of setting height for BC coilovers

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Old 08-18-14, 07:15 AM
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Default Anyway way of setting height for BC coilovers

I just installed some BC coilovers already put about 600 miles on them. They already set but are on even.

Question- How to set it to were its even?

Right now my Left Rear and Right front are the same ride height and my Right Rear and Left front are the same ride height.

I drove up a driveway yesterday and my Right Front wheel got the fender. Need to repair and paint fender cause of that. I will upload a pic later
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Low ride height + flush wheel fitment=new driving technique. You have to angle into driveways and over speedbumps while keeping the wheels straight until you're over the crest or obstacle.
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Gotta pick up a new way of driving. I'm slammed and honestly path my routes differently to avoid bad streets, speed bumps, etc.
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Anyway way of setting height for BC coilovers-image.jpg

I use these to measure, much more accurate.
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Will do. Both fenders getting painted this weekend then after reassembly going to lift up the rears and front just a bit
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I dont have BC coilovers on the LS but i do on a Maxima and have done a lot of adjustments. Be careful not to use a mallet on the wrench to tighten the lock rings down. It will damage the spanner wrench and the lock rings, don't ask me how I know, lol. Also, to set the height, you loosen the lock ring on the bottom shock mount and thread the whole shock body into the bottom shock mount. If you mess with the spring preload, just measure from the bottom spring perch to the top of the thread first so you know where it's original position is. Also, when you fist set the height, it will be slightly higher until you drive for a bit, and then it'll settle. Cheers.
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