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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Is there anyway to adjust ride height of coils without taking everything out. I just installed and need to raise fronts. Keeps rubbing don't wanna take it all off just to raise it..
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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A way I did it was just unbolt it from the top (strut tower) and let the suspension fall down then you should have enough room to twist it up to raise the car. That the easiest way for me if your only raising it a bit.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Mind posting some pics for us to see how low you went?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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A way I did it was just unbolt it from the top (strut tower) and let the suspension fall down then you should have enough room to twist it up to raise the car. That the easiest way for me if your only raising it a bit.
Thanks I'll try that right now.. Also how would i adjust dampening so ride is less bumpy? All the way to the right or left? Cause I took a test drive and it was really bumpy and a lot of rubbing in front. Will post pics when I can
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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im dropped on stance coils..love them. rides great. just adjust em the right way..take out those bottom bolts. hahaha...anyway, soft if counter clockwise. if im not mistaken, you ride them on soft for a few days..then adjust there on. i have mine on 8 clicks.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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you dont need to remove the suspension to make adjustments. refer to the link. its for Megan coild but it should be similar what you have:
http://www.meganracing.com/tech/inst...5&subject=CDK: How to properly adjust ride height after spring pre-load has been set
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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here are pics with stance coils on, i think i need to go lower in front? what do you guys think?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 808_GS400
you dont need to remove the suspension to make adjustments. refer to the link. its for Megan coild but it should be similar what you have:
http://www.meganracing.com/tech/inst...5&subject=CDK: How to properly adjust ride height after spring pre-load has been set
Yeah i dont think he was talkin about removing the whole suspension. Just a way to adjust the coils without takin off the tires.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexustrung




here are pics with stance coils on, i think i need to go lower in front? what do you guys think?
Imo either lower the front or raise the rear a bit to have a more staggered look.. it also depends how comfortable u want the ride
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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To trung it's David. When are you putting the new wheels on?? Looks good btw
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Loosen the collar which adjust the height and turn the BODY of the coilover thats it. No need to take off any bolts or loosen em
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
Loosen the collar which adjust the height and turn the BODY of the coilover thats it. No need to take off any bolts or loosen em
Yea that's what I figured out when doing some thinking haha. Thanks bro.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Drop looks good.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Any wheels coming in?post pics.What type of suspension you have?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Yea, as stated earlier -- you adjust coilover height from the lower perch first i.e. the body.

Thats the correct way of doing it.
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