Coilovers Install

[wasp392 5]

So I installed my Ridetech true coilovers finally and noticed there's a 1/2" height difference between the right rear and left rear side with the wheels down. The fronts are even. They're all adjusted/preloaded evenly with the wheels off. Is this normal? If so, why?

[TA340 20]

There's a pre load on the rear? I have BC Racing coil overs and the rears are just springs with an adjustable collar that uses a spanner wrench. At least with mine it took a couple weeks to settle and I probably adjust about 4 times to get the height at all four corners equal. Never really paid attention if springs were same height. Guess that's the beauty about coil overs.......infinite adjustment.

[wasp392 5]

There's a pre load on the rear? I have BC Racing coil overs and the rears are just springs with an adjustable collar that uses a spanner wrench. At least with mine it took a couple weeks to settle and I probably adjust about 4 times to get the height at all four corners equal. Never really paid attention if springs were same height. Guess that's the beauty about coil overs.......infinite adjustment.

The BCs are not true coilovers. These are.

[wasp392 5]

I know you guys like titis on this forum.

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[JRigg06 0]

Just out of curiosity, why arent BC coilovers real coilovers?

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[El Diablo 72]

The BCs are not true coilovers. These are.

They still adjust the same way and will settle just the same, the weight of the car isn't exactly the same on all four corners and you will have to make adjustments to make it sit evenly.

Just out of curiosity, why arent BC coilovers real coilovers?

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BC's are actually struts, not a true coil over shock.

[JRigg06 0]

They still adjust the same way and will settle just the same, the weight of the car isn't exactly the same on all four corners and you will have to make adjustments to make it sit evenly.

BC's are actually struts, not a true coil over shock.

But they are still adjustable? Weird.

[TA340 20]

I want my money back from BC. They advertise them as coil overs.

[wasp392 5]

They still adjust the same way and will settle just the same, the weight of the car isn't exactly the same on all four corners and you will have to make adjustments to make it sit evenly.

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I see. I've got an appointment at a performance alignment shop and they'll be doing corner balancing.

So should I leave it as is?

Will the corner balancing make them even?

Fyi, I noticed after a few days with the weight of the car, the ride height dropped by 1/2" all around. But hyperco springs are pre heat treated and they told me they won't settle.

[El Diablo 72]

I see. I've got an appointment at a performance alignment shop and they'll be doing corner balancing.

So should I leave it as is?

Will the corner balancing make them even?

Fyi, I noticed after a few days with the weight of the car, the ride height dropped by 1/2" all around. But hyperco springs are pre heat treated and they told me they won't settle.

If you have one corner that's very noticeably different it wouldn't hurt to make a small adjustment, it will make it quicker for them to dial in.

[Hemi57 51]

Here is my BC Racing coil over install

Depending on how far you drop it you may not be able to get the alignment spot on. To fix that you will need adjustable upper A arms a rear offset bushings.

[wasp392 5]

Here is my BC Racing coil over install

Depending on how far you drop it you may not be able to get the alignment spot on. To fix that you will need adjustable upper A arms a rear offset bushings.

I have all these goodies installed already

[wasp392 5]

My rear is at 28 3/4" ride height. My index finger barley going in the fender gap. I'm still working on the front. I want it to be at 28 1/4" for the front.

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[El Diablo 72]

Wish you the best of luck with those Razors Edge adjustable end links, had them on mine for 4 days and took them off, rattled like a buck board wagon.

[Hemi57 51]

Wish you the best of luck with those Razors Edge adjustable end links, had them on mine for 4 days and took them off, rattled like a buck board wagon.

X2... mine lasted a week.