How to Adjust Coilovers (Complete Guide)

In this video, I adjust the BC BR coilovers that are installed on my Accord. I replaced my stock shock absorbers that had H&R lowering springs mounted on them, with these new coilovers that are fully adjustable. I show you how to change the dampening on the strut (the compression and rebound), I show you how to change the ride height, and also how to adjust the preload.
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Video Chapters
(0:00) Introduction
(2:06) Dampening (Rebound and Compression) Adjustments
(4:13) Ride Height Adjustments
(6:04) Preload Adjustments
(9:27) Precise Ride Height Measurements
(11:12) Ride Height Notes
(11:54) Final Remarks

[@randylavier78]

I have been building and adjusting cars for 55 years, and to listen to a young mechanic like you, I was very impressed. It’s always nice to see young guys like you coming along.

[@milanmastracci]

Wow, thanks!

[@dhr.gilbert]

what do you think is the problem with my ksport kontrol pro@@milanmastracci , it bounces like hell, shaking the car and it's shaking left and right. i already have it rebuilt by a shop, i adjusted it from hard to soft, soft to hard, still the same

[@gsxrboy4life]

I need yalls help with adjusting mine. Bought bc racing br series for a 2014 Rex. It pulls to the right becasue someone adjusted these incorrectly. And I just want them to go back to stock.

[@4RB15]

Honestly your channel is really good and doesnt get enough credit. Good content, good quality, good information. All around good. Keep it up man.

[@TheMidnightNarwhal]

It's fun to see him grow. I remember when he had 10k and now I see 100k.

[@MrMetnems]

Connor Britt you should put some grease cuivre or lithium... Mine are seals now with shit and dust.

[@HondaTrumpAi]

Trump1

[@RogerKinzel]

Man you are one smart guy! You seriously just saved me blowing out all my wheel well work that took weeks to do. My car has been up on Jack's for over a year. Just know that people like me really enjoy your videos! Thank you so much and keep at it!!

[@milanmastracci]

Great to hear! You're very welcome 🙌

[@ryanvetter7141]

thank you for making this video. my buddy pretty much said the same thing last year when the BC was installed on my 9nth gen si. but as someone who wants to doublecheck, there was little information explaining these coilovers, and in one video, it was comprehended that you had to change preload with ride height. doesn't help that the instructions were just as vague and when I asked on a forum, no one could help me out or there was any past thread regarding how to make changes on the coil overs. This had prevented me from switching out my OEM wheels with nice advans. now I can make the changes with confidence. thanks

[@ibnalfreak]

Thank you for explaining preload. I've been to several forums and watched several videos that "tried" to explain it, but you made it so easy to understand!

[@milanmastracci]

+Nathan Yost Glad to hear it Nathan :) Happy it helped

[@miguelgalarza8758]

Great video by the way. Just finished installing my coilovers on a 2013 civic coupe ex. Just need to fine tune it and your video definitely have me the needed info! Thanks

[@impulse_media]

Great video man! I just picked up a set of coilovers for my AE86, and needed a good run through on how to set them.

[@yapakanichi]

Man this may be old, but thanks brother. You totally helped me adjust my coilovers properly. I installed them and then scratched my head. But thanks to you they ride correctly.

[@PBrooksSawyer]

Dude you did such an amazing job explaining how these coilovers work and specifically how to adjust them without unbolting them. Very much appreciated. Just installed some BCs yesterday.

[@jamesexploringonline872]

Good content, you should keep in mind camber and offsets that depend on left or right hand drive. Thanks for taking time to explaining the basics off low and high end products, as there are a lot of variance out there. Take care.

[@justinbest8272]

Had to go to bed, but your actually really clearly and to the point with your explanation. Respectable, I’ll definitely subscribe.

[@joshpercherke7845]

You answered alot of my questions! Thanks for taking the time to post this

[@jorgev8168]

EXCELLENT in every detail and precision explanations are very on point. BRAVO and well done!

[@Demetri98]

Thank you , i like how you explain everything while actually doing it. very easy to understand!! Great job

[@borisespinosa2800]

This was 5 years ago and this is still an amazing video

[@mokebang7526]

Clear explanation as simple as possible for people learning to understand. Great content all around.

[@jeffgrant7113]

I've been running my BC BR Coilovers with upgraded swift springs for over a year now with the dampening set to Hard. The Town of Mooresville NC has been repaving several miles of street throughout the town. I'm now going to change the dampening system to a softer ride then readjust the ride hight on my 07 IS350 hopefully making it a much more comfortable ride! Thanks for the video and the pain and simple explanation!! Awesome Job!!

[@brain3091]

Pro Firearms Training go full soft if it’s a bumpy road. I have mine set around 11 from soft. Rides decently.

[@RishMedia]

Needed a refresher and sure enough knew i messed up the preload turning it wrong thinking im adjusting height lol… Thanks for the clear explanation and helping me learn as well. I create alot of helpful content aswell, always nice to keep learning new things.

[@desertoctane6444]

BEST VIDEO YET ON COIL OVER ADJUSTMENT. GOOD CONTENT.

[@0barrington0]

Thanks mate - ordering these BC Racing coils for my 2016 GTI in a few weeks and this answered a few questions for me 👌🏼

[@SuperLEEEDWARDS]

VERY GOOD my man , im about to order coilovers for my 04 UK type R ep3 in mint condition with the K20a2 engine with only 40K miles . I have always been tuning the classic mini but only just turned over to these Honda type Rs and omg what a difference when that V-TEC kicks in its a totally different car . Your vid helped me a lot so THANK YOU SCOOBS UK.

[@DJSHaKa]

Awsome vid man, good job! Clear, precise, accurate, all around good info. Also im suprised on how much you know you just seem so young! Keep it up!

[@drakejagminas6904]

Very informative video, Thanks! I picked up a GTI on FK coilovers that are slammed right to the ground and making it almost undriveable

[@CmdrHahn]

This was great!!! I finally understand the concept of adjustable suspension, thank you so much for making this video, I really enjoyed and will put the knowledge to good use

[@yardy247]

This is the best explanation I've had so far on adjusting coilovers

[@dulichion]

Bro your videos are amazing, so informative, and it shows you know what youre doing. Thanks man!

[@mannycarrillo8782]

Thanks bro for the video, about to adjust coilovers again on my Odyssey, after watching your video I think I did a couple things wrong. Good video.

[@darrenpea2498]

Thanks for the explanation I'm installing racelands today my first set of coilovers

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Easily one of the best step by step tutorials on KZbin.

[@angkham]

I find u two years later lol. Awesome video, info, and keeping the watchers interest.

[@giovannam925]

this is great,put the coilovers in about 2weeks ago, now i need to adjust the ride height this is a great reference video, very thorough, and easy to understand, these coilovers are very easy to adjust, thanks!

[@milanmastracci]

Glad I could help :)

[@charleston_brad9446]

Nice video, and very descriptive...Helps me understand coilovers a lot more than i did. Thanks, dude!

[@tommymacleod8129]

Hey man thanks a lot of the post glad I found someone who could properly teach me how to adjust preload

[@KevinMartinez-nh7qx]

Milan always with great content bro this is what I was looking for!!! Man my OCD wouldn't let me sleep😂😭😭😭

[@notbanksy8294]

The type of job where the tips video is just as long, or longer, than the removal/install video. Good to see info on this subject, it seems like there is a lack of informational videos on this as well as fixing alignment issues after installing coilovers.

[@SirManny4]

Great video. Really helped me understand the coilovers that are installed on my car.

[@oftenmisconceivedtv8570]

You're commentary is on point and straight to it thanks. Just got mine installed yesterday on a 2012 infiniti g25 journey oohhh yeaaahh

[@milanmastracci]

Glad to hear it brother! 👍

[@stateboy80892]

Waiting for my set BC BR coilovers to arrive and definitely bookmarking this video for reference...

[@EG.Saltyyy]

This helped a ton im glad you made this video. Unfortunately i adjusted the preload for my ride height 😂 I havent driven the car yet but ill fix that asap!

[@ryoamora8655]

Excellent video...Very thorough and well explained. You're very smart and have a great attitude. You give even the novices and beginners the confidence to tackle it themselves. Awesome.

[@nik90910]

Great video man, honestly better than some big car YT channels

[@AnTiCs53]

Extremely thorough. Thank you!

[@markborgesen615]

Excellent tutorial buddy. Thanks for the help!

[@LazyEgg1992]

Thanks dude! Out of all the videos I watched yours was the most helpful! 🙏🏼

[@milanmastracci]

Glad to hear it!

[@nasfarato]

Buddy, EXCELLENT JOB. Thank you so much. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@InwardHeel666]

Hands down the best explanations 👌🏻

[@Rouchextreme]

Hey man awesome video, now I know how to adjust my coilovers before get delivered, will be great if you can do another video explaining how to adjust the rear ones

[@scottanguiano9275]

Just straight forward. Ending is great! Nice ride..

[@me-gy6ix]

what a great video,no other person explains quite in depth thanks

[@MegaPacheco69]

Dude thanks, you made it easy to deal with the adjustments

[@johnisfy]

Great video man! I can finally purchase my own set and DIY the install. Much appreciated!! Haha

[@milanmastracci]

+Johnisfy Good :) Cheers buddy!!

[@xdejablu3x]

Good video. You should make another video mentioning the eyelet hole on the shock body because I talked to a BC rep about what that hole is and it's a safety measurement mark show the minimum point you adjust the cartridge. Every BC application is different on many cars so some have bigger or less minimums. So pretty much if you dont see anymore threads in that hole then it's too high and have the possibly to crack components because there is not enough material to be supported. Keep it in mind.

[@kentuckynightrider725]

This video is definitely a life saver for me. Explained it very well thanks so much

[@milanmastracci]

Glad it helped!

[@andysimmons2423]

This is just what I was looking for. Thank you good sir.

[@blackbyrd1340]

Hey thank you for the information. I just installed Function Form Type-2 Coilovers. in a 05 Acura TL. My ride is a little rough on the city streets. But the highway is great. I have to go back and adjust my dampings for a little softer ride.

[@WillArmes80]

Rough meaning bouncy? That sounds like it's too soft and taking every bump in the road.

[@sirenz_]

I'm so damn ready to get my coilover kit lol. Stock height is so bleh.... Awesome tutorial videos by the way! You just earned another subscriber!

[@nagrain]

Good idea with the measurement tool for ride height. Saw a video where another guy was counting the number of threads and measuring in a crazy way.

[@e.j.k.artistry]

Thanks for the video And for explaining it so it actually makes sense Really great video!!! 😎

[@94GSR]

just got the same coilovers this week thanks for the post.

[@planetcamo5829]

This is the BEST coilover adjustment video! ..& I've watched a few

[@milanmastracci]

Glad you liked it! Thanks Cam 👊

[@RushNation]

Literally the only person that explained it properly. I adjusted my pre load instead of my height and was like… why isn’t the car getting lower 😩😩😩 good thing I kept note of how much I adjusted the pre load by

[@johnsuttles7577]

Great video! That was super informative and now I feel real good getting these coilovers. Did you install your own coilovers? If so, how was the process? I'm considering installing them myself. Thanks again for making this vidoe!

[@gsxr05cd]

Amazing job explaining this. Thank you!

[@pauleskridge7209]

very helpful and informative with the correct info.thanks

[@stephenhernandez4403]

awesome video, you did a great job explaining everything thank you very much.....

[@tyrobertt3109]

Helped heaps. Explained everything really good and understandable 🤙🏽

[@RX-8GT]

Thank you Buddy,I haven’t messed with my coilovers on the Rx8 because I had no idea on raising it up (since the rear quarter panel are down to the radius line of the side wheel) the front is low but not as low at the rear. Now I Understand and will get to work on it as soon as it warms up in a few days as well as replacing rear end link that’s off the rubber plus the other three links, can’t wait to do it, been riding it super low “don’t like it” Plus the hassle on putting wood blocks just to use the low profile Jack. Thanks for the video 👍

[@dylankitchener6421]

I got a rx8 too howd it go?

[@RX-8GT]

@@dylankitchener6421 I haven't messed with the car at all still, it's spring and still cold as hell to do anything, but I seethat the coilovers in rear aren't adjustable like the new ones, I have to unhook the whole bottom to adjust and manually measure each one with ruler although I can't wait to fix the height issue on back, also got spark plugs, egr, crankshaft position sensor, gasket for taillights, oil, filter, gear oil, I've just been getting stuff but weather hasn't changed for me to start it

[@MohamadOmarALBosaty]

Awesome info. man...luv it...TOTALLY HELPFUL man...THUMBS UP!!!

[@nasfarato]

Buddy , EXCELLENT JOB. Thank you so much.

[@rjright7373]

Thanks. I’m going to do this soon and very good explanation.

[@mmqz2640]

Great info & easy to follow!

[@andrewedwards1378]

Damnnn Milannn back at it again

[@apolloranch]

You make great videos, thanks for all your help.

[@mrpanchito7777]

U helped me out so much thanks for this video honestly

[@omaralfannan]

Really appreciate your video help me a lot, I was confuse how to adjust the coil over I want to purchase big thanks🙏🏻

[@milanmastracci]

Its alot easier than how it looks :)

[@TheOnlyMrSaver]

Nice video mate! Greetings from Italy

[@cjgrimey5120]

Just got my bc coilover for my altima coupe hopefully this video is helpful because is going to be my first time adjusting that height of my car thanks 👍do I have to worry about something while I'm doing it thanks

[@paulfontanelli3415]

alot of good tips specially for a beginner like me. thanks bro

[@bigscreenhireevents9272]

Thank so much for sharing!! Awesome work

[@McDzy]

dude is underrated as heck!

[@KojiWoji_]

awsum video yo, very thorough explanation of coilovers. and awsum bloopers man haha

[@milanmastracci]

+khoa Nguyen Thanks buddy!! :)

[@ledwysdelgado7304]

great video, you should make a video for the rear adjustments.

[@stevenmaslauskas3139]

That's what I'm saying

[@allmotordc5rallmotorfa575]

very nice job man. alot of people get scared with setting preload. i jus got a 09 accord 6 speed coupe. i have d2's on the way for it. i got tha j series tho. alot quicker then my type s and fa5 haha P.S. just subscribed to your Channel. very good work👍

[@marcelofuentes4101]

Very nice video, very good explanation. A+ man!!!

[@333gew]

that was very helpful..thank you very much!!

[@smaring777]

Dude. Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed.

[@milanmastracci]

Glad to hear you found it helpful!! 😊

[@TonyRomeNewMoney]

Great video, thank you for posting.

[@davek3139]

I actually found this helpful, and I ordered the caliper

[@kents5258]

It is a caliper... Not a micrometer lol

[@feta8939]

Most lowered cars require driving on blocks to get a jack under it. Good video!

[@stateboy80892]

I finally got my BR type coilovers from BC and had them pro installed, I'm loving it... Could you tell me what the best dampening setting would be for the front and rear?!

[@aaronbaggest2029]

Just all the way stuff so it's nice in the corners 🤣and get some aftermarket sway bars too

[@TheSilentFox8]

Hey Milan, I was actually just curious what aftermarket lug nuts you're using with the TSW Mirabeau wheels in this video (Ironically I also have the same wheels!) I plan on getting coilovers this spring on my honda and wanted some nice lugs to match. Your videos are awesome and helpful as always and I always find myself coming back to your channel for more. Keep up the good work!

[@mmmdef]

Very helpful video-thanks!

[@seanrwaterloo]

Very informative, thank you!!

[@TBills3000]

This is really helpful, thank you

[@BunnyHairedKid]

so much info and so clear great channel man

[@hanielbomb]

Thank you so much for this video helped me.

[@Krajeekyte]

Just got them for my first gen civic, going to install them soon

[@surajemrith1949]

Thanks... this really helped me.

[@butteredtoast855]

A tip, buy a caliper for measuring the gap of your coilover to get it exact.

[@hack3rb0t]

Definitely First Putting Coils on my FRS this weekend :)

[@Matthew-ej3pg]

i want an frs so bad

[@hack3rb0t]

+Matthew save up man. I love it so much. Follow me on Instagram for my build! @darthfrs

[@Matthew-ej3pg]

+Andrew Cardwell saving will take a while. im in the presses of trying to get my first job, I'm 17. My parent's got me a civic for my birthday and it's a good project and first car but one day ill have that frs or brz.

[@ShogunWRX]

Love your videos man so informational and helpful

[@milanmastracci]

Glad to hear it brother!! :)