hey I bought some used coilovers and im gttin ready to put them on...I am just wondering if it matters where I put each spring, like if it was on the back of the old car can I put them on the front of mycar? and any tips on installing coilovers would be helpful, I have neer done it. [img]springs.jpg[/img]


[Modified by RicedREX, 9:02 PM 12/20/2002]


[Modified by RicedREX, 9:03 PM 12/20/2002]

 

put the stiffer springs in the back, something I just learned outta this forum. And make sure you douse the bolts in penetrating oil and give 'em time to soak in.

 

Actually you put the stiffer springs in the front. That's where most of the weight is. Other than that, it's basically just like installing lowering springs. The only thing your going to have to do is make sure all four corners are even. You will have to get a tape measure and adjust it to your desired height.

 

if you want your car to Push in corners.. if you swap it around, it will hook/oversteer.. which, for those who KNOW HOW TO DRIVE is good. for those who don't know how to drive, it's bad..

 

You're right about that. But normally the stiffer ones go in the front. Track cars or people that like to oversteer, have higher spring rates in the rear.

 

this is probably a dumb question, but the silver peice that allows me t ajust the height...does it just sit on top? what exactly do I with it...I know where it kinda goes and ****, but just for clarification, what exactly do I do with it?

 

um, did you get these "coilovers" off of ebay? didt it not come with instructions???

the adjustable perch (the silver ring) replaces the lower spring perch. So you fit the threaded collar around the shock so it sits on the lower perch of the shock. any rubber rings you got is supposed to go around the shock tube so it gets sandwiched by the threaded collar and provides a snug fit.

 

I'm a little worried about the fact that you're doing suspension work on your car and don't really know what you're doing. Not worth making your car unsafe. Post some pictures of your parts and we'll put the pieces together.

 

its not the best idea to put coilovers on stock struts they wont last very long
coilovers+stock struts =blown out ride

 

Don't forget about the WD-40.
You'll need that.