Coilover Adjustment DIY 2022| Learn How to Adjust your Car's Coilovers

There is hardly anything more exciting in this world than lowering your car. The feel, the drive, the looks you get ...everything about a lowered car is utter bliss. But the main problem most car owners/tuners face is that they don't know how to lower the coilovers on their cars and they end up spending precious money on getting their cars lowered. If you are one of those gentlemen who is sick of going to a garage every time the ride height of your car needs to be adjusted , then this tutorial is just for you. This article will help you learn how you can lower your car's coilovers at home for free.

How to Lower Your Car's Coilovers at Home (Step by Step Tutorial)

Okay so i assume you came here looking for a tutorial on how to lower your cars height by adjusting the coilovers. Let's start, first off lets note down the things you will need:

• A well lit area.
• Spanner Wrench (Ring sizes vary on different coilover brands).
• A measuring tape.
• And your car that's equipped with coilovers ofcourse!

Before you start it should be noted that for lower priced coilover brands such as JIC SF1 or Buddy Club etc. the springs should be raised to their maximum height. This is important to ensure that the coilovers are lowered equally. Usually what happens is that the coilovers get compressed and preloaded incorrectly if not raised to maximum height in the start. Coilover Rings are made of Aluminum so you don't have to worry too much about them getting scratched with your spanner wrenches.However it is advised that you exercise caution as incorrect adjustment may damage your rings. 

1. The first thing you will have to do is measure the height of your springs. When i measured my springs they came out to be 7 & 7/8th" in height.
2. If  your springs have been tinkered with previously then you will need to expand them. Its usually quite easy to spot. To correctly expand the spring, first loosen the top ring to lower it until it is loose. Then tighten it slightly. I  observed that keeping the springs to around a 7.75" height keeps them taut but does not preload them.
3. Please note that your coilover will be adjusted by raising/lowering the threaded pipe and not the springs. Proceed to unlock the steel perch (bottom part of damper that threaded pipe goes in to) by loosening the 3rd/bottom ring and raise it up. The adjustment will be made by turning the two locked rings under the spring. Since there is no preload, it should turn very easily and your rings won't get scratched.
   DIY GURU Tip: You can double stack the wrenches which gives you more torque to adjust height.
4. My coilovers were adjusted to a total of 10" on the passenger side and 10.25" on the driver side. I weigh 90 kg and there is a 1/4" drop with me sitting in the car. These measurements will give you a floor to fender lip height of 26" which is optimum for street use (25" is recommended for track).You will need to measure from the top of the spring (under pillow-ball mount) to the top of the female perch.(Note: Different brands may have different measurements. This DIY was performed  using Buddy Club Racing Spec but these are good numbers to start with.)
5. You will need to keep your composure as it may take some time if you are doing it by yourself. A you will need to adjust every corner several times. Remember to lock the rings and torque the lug nuts properly.

Tip: Get someone to help you measure your car's ride height with you sitting inside it as it may prove a bit tedious if done alone.

Conclusion:

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