What is the correct way to install rear springs?

BudVlad · 01-11-2011, 07:34 AM

Height adjuster up or down?

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 01-11-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BudVlad

Height adjuster up or down?

thats correct in the picture to the right, at least for kw and fk, h & r coilovers go thru the lower control arm. but that looks perfect as it is in the pic

edit* is there a nipple that goes into the upper car body like the factory spring seat you removed?

BudVlad · 01-11-2011, 07:58 AM

I didn’t remove the spring yet. I’ll be installing bilstein B14 and I was wandering when I saw the picture on the left.
The adjuster on top makes more sense for easier adjustment.

HP Autosport · 01-11-2011, 07:52 PM

The rear height adjusters should be on the top, I have yet to see a coilover kit placing the adjuster at the control arm end of the suspension, the TEIN is no exception.

A little out of context, but those Bilstein progressive rate springs are none functional the way they are, they are simply spring spacers.

NiVeDh · 01-12-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

A little out of context, but those Bilstein progressive rate springs are none functional the way they are, they are simply spring spacers.

Do tell...

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