How to set Preload on your full coilovers

[@jakewelsh1002]

Wish I would have seen this video a couple hours ago. Now I gotta undo what I’ve been screwing up last couple hours. You definitely Made it simple looking and easily understandable. Definitely got a new subscriber. Thanks

[@JackEnHoff247]

You? LOL... At least you didn't do what I did. I put them on straight out of the box and they didn't come preloaded. I didnt even know about preload. Bruh my car handled like shit lol. I wore my front tires down and needed an alignment after putting the stock stuff back on. But now that I have them set it's just a matter of not being lazy and reinstalling them. My car you have to take out the back seat to get to the top of the housing.

[@JackEnHoff247]

My car bounced more than a strippers ass....

[@jakewelsh1002]

@@JackEnHoff247 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vdxmonv_3958]

@@JackEnHoff247 im saying I almost bounced into orbit off this highway the other day 🛸

[@adamnicholson3393]

Mines just clunking like hell from dropping around two inches using the wrong settings

[@leoh.7160]

A year later and this video helped me a bunch. Just bought my first set of coilovers brand new and had no idea how to set anything this helped me a ton.

[@MrRobear]

I am so happy it helped you!! Thank you for the support!!

[@RigoStar1931]

all this time i thought thats how you adjust the height. i learned something new.

[@JackEnHoff247]

Dude. Thank you 🙏.... I bought some K2's and threw them on straight out of the box thinking it would be fine. My car drove like shit and it threw off my alignment. So I took them off and put them in storage for 2 years and I watched your video the other day because I was ready to give them another go. I followed along with you, and I set my preload. My car rides like a dream bro. And I went to get an alignment done directly after. I will make my own video for my channel using the K2's I put on and I'll be sure to mention you if you are ok with that. I copied a link to the video and posted it in a FB group because another guy is basically trying to learn as well. Thanks bro.

[@robertmcklveen8313]

I have a 2001 Honda Accord with a Spyder package and cold air intake Headers, dual exhaust. I just rebuilt the front end. I watched the wrong video. So I will readjust them the proper way thank you. Also I am 71 years young.

[@MannyCruzal3]

Wow, this was actually helpful🙂. Glad there is an easy to follow video on this subject, that I can follow instead of aimlessly wondering what to do

[@minpinracing8462]

This is correct, but this would mean you would have to disconnect the bottom bolt every time you want to make an adjustment. The correct way is to turn the top collar to the left to lower and turn the bottom collar to the right to raise, of course you have to loosen the locking collar first to make adjustments.

[@sociallyaukword]

Is this the proper way though? It eont affect the way it rides or anything or the way it sits? Im trying to install my first set of coilovers and having a hell of a time lol.

[@karlosmejia4872]

dannnng. I knew all other videos didn't make sense to me!!! Great video, straight to the point and dumb down for us newbies!! Thamxs!!!

[@nathankarwoski2926]

simple explanation and straight to the point! applicable to most quality coilovers!

[@desmondmarshall7384]

Perfectly explained, I now totally understand the function of preload coil overs.

[@triniwarrior16]

i never knew the width of the wrench is used as a template

[@Nzaf001]

I watched like 6 of these videos and this is the one that made me feel like I understood how to do this. Thanks

[@ilovebuhbbles2308]

This video deserves wayyyyy more likes and views. Thank you!👍

[@Jedi_Luke]

Excellent video. Quick and to the point. Other KZbinrs need to take notes.

[@2_2_4_3]

Awsome helpful video.. just bought a set of Mono SS and tripped out that you don't lower the vehicle by the top perch. I was so used to Skunk2 coil sleeves lol.

[@boost331]

Preload is correct but Nobody ever sets their ride height by taking the lower mount off and spinning the whole tube. With the coil over fully installed you simply spin both of the upper lock collars at the same time. That will thread the entire unit in or out of the tube body. Then lock in the lower collar.

[@SlowZX2]

😯

[@jeffroberts2279]

Uh, that’s completely wrong bud. You don’t touch the spring collar at all. You loosen lower collar and spin bottom perch for desired height.

[@boost331]

@@jeffroberts2279 When the 2 collars are locked together you can use the wrench to "tighten" the upper collar. Because it is locked together with the force from the bottom collar it will thread the entire tube in and out of the mount. The same works in the opposite direction.

[@hiroshi138]

Finally! Now people will stop tryin to adjust ride height with the top perch Lol

[@MRCALIEMS]

Mr. Moto yes . For height adjustment turn bottom small perch

[@dimitriliving]

That won't stop those static boys who need to go more low all the time. ::Rollseyes::

[@Joshuatorres1]

Facts

[@ter405]

Umm once the coil overs are installed it is impossible to turn the bottom part, you will have to turn the collars. So I guess his method of adjusting the height is you have to remove the whole coil over. What if you want to adjust the height a year later without having to remove the whole damn thing? You would have to use the top part

[@That_Bearded_Mechanic]

@@ter405 1: Unlock bottom small perch 2: Unbolt the bottom bolts from knuckle/ hub assembly 3: Remove coil-over from the bottom knuckle/ hub assembly 4: Spin the lower shock counter or clockwise to adjust height 5: Install back to knuckle/ hub assembly 6: Install bolts 7: Lock lower collar Not a hard concept at all. Too much work? Get lowering springs.

[@Madvizion]

Out of all the fucking videos I've watched. This is the best. Thanks

[@KingLess2000]

I've searched for this very answer and finally got a video to show, tell, teach and help me get my answer. Goddam! Thank you! Awesome video

[@ej1_drew]

just got my first set of coilovers and i looked up how to set preload - thank you!!!!

[@shawn_of_the_shred]

Thanks for how quick & easy that was to understand. Now I will KNOW mine are setup correctly before installing on the ride! Much appreciated. 👍

[@KidCigano]

thank you so much! i sort i understand it fully. just ordered my new coilovers, hopefully it goes well !

[@seanstewart6292]

holy crap i tightened the springs alot so now i know i need to back them off that prob explaines the bouncy ride and the wobble front to back when i stop

[@seanstewart6292]

adjusted it made it worse

[@Ghostsamuel]

Yeah I need to get my done they are bouncy

[@seanstewart6292]

@@Ghostsamuel did not work so i put the stock ones back on the front, im going to get 1" front spacers for the front from gorilla offroad car rides nice now but my spine goes through my chest when i hit a bump cause i still have the rear coilovers in. but thats fine i haul stuff with it so i can live without the sag

[@Ghostsamuel]

@@seanstewart6292 I just fixed mine yesterday my preload was way off so I readjusted the preload and got it right which surprised me but I have to take off the left one cause I ordered another mount the one I have is bad

[@seanstewart6292]

@@Ghostsamuel my preload could be different because i put coilovers on it for a '10 forester, to lift it, so i think that's why i could not get it right because the spring is not for the Impreza its for a forester whitch has a different spring.

[@gotsauss]

Perfect ! Thank you ! Finally someone explaining the preload. Really this vid.

[@kellycharlesworth1813]

Great Video! Simple and direct!! Thank you!

[@MrRobear]

Thank You for the kind words!!

[@hectorc3353]

Good video man thanks I might have to do mine all over had someone else do it my car bounces like a rabbit now lol. I like it but figure it's not safe for the wife and kids.

[@BPoweredLove]

"Height" is pronounced "hite" not "hythe". It's not "heighth" like "width". But thanks for the pre-load info. Thumbs up, Dave Grohl.

[@TheDerrty111]

Finally a video that is helpful

[@4gclipseGT]

ive heard from a race shop you want to hand tighten the collar up to the bottom of the spring. install the coilover, and set the car down. measure how far down the shock travels, and use that measurement for preload. (if your car travels 1 inch then use 1 inch of preload). have you heard anything like this before?

[@eddiecruz2613]

Great video for first timers on struts

[@eg_vato468]

Getting these coilovers next Friday thanks for the videos on the bad boys

[@TSA507]

Whats the maximum amount of height a person could safely adjust the "fork" or "knuckle". I've heard the full diameter of the tube your working with and also half of the tube diameter.

[@mcqcjc8409]

Preload should be set with the vehicle ready to race on the ground. Manufacturer should specify what SAG range it should be driven at. Anyone knows what should be the SAG in a car for road/track use? 20-30%?

[@Donyerky]

This helped alot lol I had bought some coilovers and he was saying adjust the ride height with the top perch. And it didnt make sense to me if the bottom fork or knuckle is adjustable. So pretty much the two bottom rings are locks right ?

[@MrRobear]

Yes. One for the perch, and the other for the bottom post

[@jaysencorbett1855]

Glad I watched this before installing

[@jayman3573]

I loosen the collar and I still can’t spin the fork. Is there a secret technique to this?

[@MrTshawn63]

Simple, quick and informative!

[@MrRobear]

Thank You!!

[@dahbeed90]

Mr_Robear long story short I put on some coils thinking that while adjusting the preload was lowing the car which i did but just realized i was also messing with the preload. Can I return preload to factory setting and also lower/ raise the car without taking the coilovers off?

[@fernie2700]

Bro thank you exactly what i wanted to knw .how to do preload and adjust 🙏🏽

[@doomzroxx3960]

Is there a maximum ride height??like how far could i raise it b4 it comes outta the bottom part?

[@Charlies1970TA]

Wow, first one to show how to correctly adjust Preload. Thank you!

[@padraiggalvin2807]

Good video.What about the coilovers that only have one adjustment under the spring.can height be adjusted with these or will it mess up the preload?

[@Dying_Breed.300]

So I have a problem the spring on my coilover are loose it makes a hard sound when I drive. I don’t think the guy preloaded them. So how can I do this if the shocks are on the car?

[@SiBrz]

Thank you so much....you have no idea how much this helped me.

[@zwadiedude]

Thank you man great video gonna save this video for when I order my coilovers . Gonna get some god speed coils for ek civic . Just for riding low not track

[@savagetourist8096]

Great you made it easy to understand thanks!

[@tunerfish8308]

You don't adjust height from the bottom of the shock body you raise the bottom nut, measure then lower using the top most lock to spin the shock body down like a screw

[@Fares23clips]

Guys i missed with default preload how to go to default preload settings

[@bigpat]

I bought my friend's used coiler over kit, noticed the spring was loose on all four, should I adjust it so that the spring is nice and snug (not moving)? or was it from previously being ridden 3k+ miles and leave it alone?

[@keithrichardson6973]

Yup adjust so it’s at least snug. Loose means lots of suspension noise.

[@marcusmarron6113]

Yes! Can’t believe how easy this shit is! Thanks !!

[@ficaman15]

wow i never knew that! thank you that makes alot of sense!!!!

[@FastLab_Garage]

i have coilovers fully threaded and my ride is way to stiff how to soften my ride pls help

[@Provecho1]

And after having one done would you just match other coil overs to the setting on the first one ?

[@nanzhanz344]

Thanks my boi! very appreciative of this vid/info

[@abymondesir23]

I have megan coilovers and mines dont have that 3rd small perch so how would I keep it locked?

[@fabjonjon]

They came with a third. I have 2 extra in my kit amd was wondering where they came from. Im am going crazy trying to get a ride that doesnt feel like I am driving a coverwd wagon.

[@RBoysMedia]

HELP. New edge mustang. A lot of coilovers come with legit front coilovers and for the rear it’s separate springs and struts. For the rear would I want to make my springs as high as I can? For better comfort. I’ve had mine installed for over a year now. When I first did it I did all my research to do it right. I was happy then but man the comfort part is catching up to me big time. Sucks to daily it. So should I raise springs then adjust struts to fit? Or what for comfort. Not gonna see track use again anytime soon

[@eddiecruz2613]

I"m not a pro on those but if ride sucks i think u would adjust top screw on strut for stiffness or normal drive feel try and comment back

[@ttv.Shadowdemon723]

Do you have a diy for setting up for beginners or first timers?

[@celbii]

Thank you.

[@michaelmason5136]

Thanks a million

[@bakamotorworks505]

Thank you that was actually a really good explanation:)

[@MrRobear]

Thank You for the support!!

[@axyzor7512]

Does this work on any coilover? For example Truharts

[@williamramirezt]

It will be, because the spring of my coilover is tense and sounds like a bed spring every time I turn...

[@CALLIN799]

Thank you

[@mikewatson1675]

Spanner, not spammer wrench lawl

[@dumbeezy5480]

lol, not lawl

[@iloveeatinggoldfish]

Thank God someone else heard spammer wrench.

[@smhvito]

He also said "heighth" instead of height at 2:59 lmfao

[@chrishayes5996]

I came here to say this. Great video though!

[@youngflyfella]

Ok so I find that whenever I hit a pothole or bump at high speed I get a rear finder rub only on the passenger side side I add preload or reduce preload?

[@Uly78]

Good stuff man thank you for this

[@chrisretired2426]

I have fitted some coilovers to my car but the ride is very hard. No preload set. Spring compression is 20%. The dampeners are not adjustable. Can you give me some advice. Would the ride be improved by changing the springs to lower tension ones and or would the ride be better improved by changing the dampeners to adjustable ones?

[@tk421tt]

good simple instruction

[@MrShortStuff]

Looks like I'll be taking tyres off again to reset my preload 🤣

[@viktorsortkr5083]

very good and informative !!!!

[@harryhunter114]

Has anyone said you look like Dave Grolh out of Foo Fighters.

[@lukas______]

Does this help premature strut blowout if they're too stiff from the factory?

[@kingstonflores3040]

Is this the same formula for the F&F coil over sleeves?

[@GrimSnipez]

heyy i got the k1 by k tuned but my front end is sooo stiff yes i got it camber out and slame to the floor but the shit dose not wanna move when i jump on the hood it stays stiff plz help

[@Daveycrockett1123]

Can you make video on how to do the rear I have bc racing on my Mazda 3 and can’t figure out how to go lower in the back

[@AdonisGaming93]

what happens if you unscreen the bottom of the coil all the way? is that max ride height? does it fall off?

[@dnastymane5215]

The dab tho

[@lleynersosa101]

I got these for my 9th gen Honda and I have so much negative camber on the front that the wheel won’t turn, does anybody know why?

[@kareembell1164]

well explained.

[@eraseone84]

Is it bad if the preload are all not exactly the same preload?

[@adibee88]

This was a GREAT How To!

[@MrRobear]

Thank You!

[@GodzillaMX007]

Do you have to do this if the coilovers are new?

[@SimRacerTum]

good info.. thank you sir

[@themadtatter4055]

Tyvm answered my question

[@manny5350]

Thanks man great video! 👍

[@coltonweber1979]

Good stuff thanks man!!

[@jaciel1964]

Awesome video!

[@devendavidoff]

Brilliant. Thanks.

[@Ghostsamuel]

Could somebody help with these I can't get mine to install right

[@catchingzeez2494]

dang nuff said

[@carloszamora1128]

Thanks 🙏

[@jeff666p]

How tight by hand. Do you just snug it so the spring doesn't move or tighten it as much as I can then use the spanners

[@MrRobear]

Tighten them by hand just so they are snug, and then use the wrenches to finish correctly.

[@connersmith506]

Thanks

[@CTran333]

Can u adjust the preload while coil over still on the car ?

[@opskier2]

Yes you can.

[@gregporsche6162]

My coilovers have helper springs, same principle??? Any one ??

[@davidjimenez6357]

If you reduce the preload will it make the car a bit smoother or will still have a hard ride ?

[@MrRobear]

the pre-load does not make a difference in how smooth or hard it will feel. It simply connects the spring and shock together so they can function as a whole unit. If pre-load is not done correctly, you will here popping and other noises when it is extended too much. I hope that makes sense.

[@davidjimenez6357]

Thanks a lot bro

[@DIYStangsandFreedom]

David Jimenez he is right. I just installed mine and I here popping , so I'm going to correct the pre load

[@Krisskross_]

Yo! Can you make a video explanation how to adjust REAR coilovers to make it my car low AF! 😊 thankyou

[@MrRobear]

Front and Rear adjust height pretty much the same way. It is just the knuckle or arm that it connects to , that looks different.

[@redbaron2448]

If your preload is loose will you get that clunking sound every time you hit a bump?

[@MrRobear]

most likely the cause, yes.

[@redbaron2448]

YURparts. Yep that was the problem. Fixed now

[@petescarport]

Can you tighten preload to get a stiffer ride. I’m putting in some coil overs and found reviews on the brand that they don’t seem to ride stiff enough. My first thought was they need to tighten pre load. This is my first journey into coil overs and building a weekend fun car/moderate track car

[@silverbackking5626]

Dope thank you

[@kevinmallon8692]

I have type 1's in the front of my Audi A3. I upgraded from 350in/lb to eibach 450's with 2" longer springs. My ride height is too high compared to my rears. What is the max i can add additional preload?

[@robh23a1]

Kevin Mallon buy drop forks

[@Prideofthepacific808]

So does preload change how much the car bounces up and down when you riding?

[@HTXBoomsticks]

I believe thats where the damping adjustments come in for the coilovers with that option, not 100% sure though....