Coilover adjustments

[OneJArpus]

I have a question about coilover adjustments.

I have KSport coil overs and i'm just trying to figure out what is the best way to adjust the ride height of the vehicle.

Should i adjust it from the body? (lower part) or the springs

What are the advantages and disadvantages of both if i could do one or the other. Thanks


Mine look like the one to the left

Reference pic (Tein Flex) same design.

 

[Wiisass]

Set spring preload at about zero all around, just enough preload to hold the spring in place with the shock unloaded. And then set height with the lower mount. If you need to go lower, then you can look at using the spring perch, but I doubt you will need to.

 

[BorHor]

Wiisass is there a problem with adding some preload?

 

[NashMan]

adding perload just useless i tried it befor on some spring's you get more spring rate some same you have no change no perload makes it boncey and stiff ish

i have all wasy whent tell snug and ran cushin spring for rough roads

not all coilovers will come with custion spring's thou

 

[makaveli913]

Does anybody have a adjustment wrench for the older teins? I need the long hook wrench thing. My rear is REALLY low and i need to Higher it to put some new rims on. PLEASE CAN SOMEBODY HELP????

 

[NashMan]

mac tools make ajustable ones

 

[Grimsta]

If you add preload, you're pre compressing your spring and eliminating a certain amount of travel in the spring. You should lower the shock body before reducing the amount your spring can compress

However, if you're as low as my Supra is you need ALOT of preload in the front to keep from rubbing the wheel.

 

[OneJArpus]

thanks for all your help. KSport recommends doing it with the body not the spring perches.

 

[Grimsta]

of course. As it is with ALL coilovers like we just mentioned