budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

[bezerk]

trying to get the car ready for spec. so i put it on a lift.
i installed these coilvers (from turbotime) some time ago, everything fits fine. but it almost hits the stops (3MM clearence). what is the solution for this?
thanks

 

[denny]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

trying to get the car ready for spec. so i put it on a lift.
i installed these coilvers (from turbotime) some time ago, everything fits fine. but it almost hits the stops (3MM clearence). what is the solution for this?
thanks

Its adjustable coilovers, adjust them. Unless you have shorter springs..

 

[bezerk]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

Its adjustable coilovers, adjust them. Unless you have shorter springs..

i'm at the max of the spring adjusting height

 

[denny]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

i'm at the max of the riding height

You probably need a set of springs spacer, if you are at max then get the 2" spacer.
I am guessing you got too short spings, RPM sells spring spacers.
I had post a site that sells them cheap but that post got deleted because of some issues between me and turbotime.

You know that you tightneed the springs to get it higher ride?

 

[bezerk]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

You probably need a set of springs spacer, if you are at max then get the 2" spacer.
I am guessing you got too short spings, RPM sells spring spacers.
I had post a site that sells them cheap but that post got deleted because of some issues between me and turbotime.

You know that you tightneed the springs to get it higher ride?

yes i adjusted the adjusting nut. only have about 4MM of thread left. wich i don't think is enough

 

[Loeryder]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

I know when I run my truck as low as I like it I had to trim about .25" off the factory bump stops.

And even then I only had that .25" of clearance, so in essence I was riding on the stops too.

If the front ride height is where to intend to drive it and the control arm is still hitting the stop then you are left with no other option than to trim the bump stop or replace it with a lower profile stop.
energy suspension sells a low profile stop, but a sawzall is a faster and cheaper alternative.

 

[bezerk]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

I know when I run my truck as low as I like it I had to trim about .25" off the factory bump stops.

And even then I only had that .25" of clearance, so in essence I was riding on the stops too.

If the front ride height is where to intend to drive it and the control arm is still hitting the stop then you are left with no other option than to trim the bump stop or replace it with a lower profile stop.
energy suspension sells a low profile stop, but a sawzall is a faster and cheaper alternative.

sweet. that was the kinda info i was looking for. i hope the bumpstops of my "Ty in pieces " are still good, the truck having this issue has toast stops anyway.
Thanks man:tup:

 

[dutchty]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

trying to get the car ready for spec. so i put it on a lift.
i installed these coilvers (from turbotime) some time ago, everything fits fine. but it almost hits the stops (3MM clearence). what is the solution for this?
thanks

just put some spacer in
determine how much you need in height.
I've these from RPM part number for the 2.25"springspacer at Genesis GC1033

C/O Spring Spacer 2.25" ID x 2" Tall - eachGC1033 $23.05

Here's a link to genesis
http://www.genesisparts.com/index.cfm?form_prod_id=1_30&action=product

 

[bezerk]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

actually the ride hide ain't that bad. the 17's really fill the wheel wells as is no. maybe 1" higher should be welcome. i'll just do the bumpstops now, hope to get trough inspection on monday and order some 1" spacers.

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

did you ask turbotime?

I didn't need any spacers for my truck.. then again i don't mind running on the bump stops.

 

[bezerk]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

did you ask turbotime?

I didn't need any spacers for my truck.. then again i don't mind running on the bump stops.

how much clearence do you have? trying to get a response back from turbotime.

 

[Daveman2]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

I pulled mine b/c of the same problem, probably not the best idea personally i'd trim them, although I have had no problems. I'm like a few mm between fender and tire on 17" 255/45s

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

how much clearence do you have? trying to get a response back from turbotime.

I had plenty of threads left and plenty of clearance before the tire would hit the cladding.

 

[bezerk]

Re: budget coil overs riding on stops *help*

ok. well i took the stops out and but some stops in i had in my workshop, have about 2" travel space to hit the cladding, and 1.2" before it hits the stops. these stops are more solid than stockers though.