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Old 11-19-09, 01:56 PM
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Coilover - wrong spring

I recently picked up a set of JIC coilovers for practically free. The problem is I think the fronts have the wrong springs on them. With the coilovers unloaded - off the car - the spring appears to be about a mm short so the spring is a little loose, however when its on the car that goes away.

Is this going to be a big problem?

I havent driven the car like this yet but im pretty sure the previous owner did. The car is just a street car right now, and being a vert it has more body roll than a buick on the worn stock suspension. I would really like to run these now because next week I will be doubling the power and want to keep the wheels planted as much as possible.
Old 11-19-09, 09:32 PM
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Its fine, if you are really worried, buy some helpers.
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it's not a problem.
Old 11-20-09, 01:24 AM
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thanks! its my first fc with coilovers.. im excited!
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Did you reset and tighten up the spring preloads. This would eliminate that "slop" under droop conditions.

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yea i did that and it did take the slop out but that leaves the adjustment rings 1/4 in. from the top of the strut. it just didnt seem right to me.
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