How to Adjust Coilovers (Complete Guide)

[@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.

[@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 🙌

[@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.

[@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.

[@JackRR15]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@borisespinosa2800]

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

[@justinbest8272]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@yardy247]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mokebang7526]

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

[@desertoctane6444]

BEST VIDEO YET ON COIL OVER ADJUSTMENT. GOOD CONTENT.

[@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.

[@elili8016]

Bro you’re the only one who explains it so well. I watched others and they all talk about lowering it but not raising it. Yes it’s just the opposite but you have to turn a specific socket. Thanks

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@nik90910]

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

[@MrPandathumb]

I’ve watched many good vids on coil overs and how to adjust them, but your vid was the one that made it all “click” for me. Thanks.

[@milanmastracci]

Glad it helped! You're welcome 🙌

[@nicowcn]

From what I read in the BC instructions, at 5:27 the method you show is correct to raise the vehicle height. However, to lower the vehicle the instructions say to turn to TOP collar. The very first one at the top. That collar should be turned counter clockwise to lower the vehicle.

[@TheCityofGod]

I’m glad someone else picked up on that too. The guy is giving the wrong information and the video has a million views

[@planetcamo98]

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

[@milanmastracci]

Glad you liked it! Thanks Cam 👊

[@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

[@spraym88]

Great job, young man! My son just purchased these BC Coilovers for his Lexus. Thanks for the tips

[@McDzy]

dude is underrated as heck!

[@9phuckyocooch3]

what the hell does, "too low" mean? I've never heard that before.

[@willl5250]

I think its spelled Tuloh?

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

haha funny guy, especially when you'll blow up that oilpan

[@Y4MY4M]

Too low, I think you mean more low.

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

@@Y4MY4M t. 18 year old

[@MrTrollings]

Doderio Larkisso still need more low.

[@angkham]

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

[@Dnasty1]

Good vid. Nobody ever shows the rear adjustment which I think is the hardest on bc. I’m trying to raise my back but the ring won’t turn without taking the threaded column with it. Do you need to compress the spring or something to adjust?

[@milanmastracci]

If you have any dirt in the threads, it will really be a pain to adjust it. Feel free to spray the threads with some sort of liquid silicone spray to lubricate everything.

[@jorgev8168]

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

[@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.

[@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! 👍

[@joshpercherke7845]

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

[@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

[@feta8939]

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

[@dynamn]

Hi, do you go to do your alignment before this adjustment or afterwards please?

[@ZJE85]

That was very informative dude.. I am facing a problem with my rear suspension, after lifting the car 1 inch, the car became stiffer and now literally jumping whenever there's a small hump on the road. I think I need to release pressure from the spring now

[@milanmastracci]

Hey Ziad, it sounds like you may have too much spring preload, which is removing the amount of suspension travel you have before it bottoms out.

[@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

[@littletickedoff2640]

finally a GOOD video on how to change to these things

[@milanmastracci]

+Armando Via Glad you found it useful Armando :)

[@bassicaw1143]

Remember that adjusting your ride hight actually changes the suspension geometry and you will need to get an alignment afterwards or you can absolutely shred through tires

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

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

[@DWP.GAMING]

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

[@milanmastracci]

Glad to hear it!

[@mefisto0036]

Very complete video, I’m frustrated with the adjustment because I can’t find the way to lower it down in the front and I feel tired to keep trying.

[@InwardHeel666]

Hands down the best explanations 👌🏻

[@andysimmons2423]

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

[@neoknight14215]

I'm so glad that I found this channel on accident

[@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.

[@williamgreen9280]

Could you explain the rear shocks? My BC BR for e46 have a separate spring perch in the back that sits between the control arms. The front doesn't have that. Thanks. Good video

[@milanmastracci]

I will be happy to make a video regarding this process!

[@moonshinespaz8559]

I need to do this to the golf i just purchased 2 months ago....looks like it has coilovers....has a weird looking wrench in the glove box....really hard to ride on the bumpy roads here in Tx. Might try to tackle it this weekend.

[@Demetri98]

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

[@stateboy80892]

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

[@stevenmaslauskas3139]

Do you have to remove your rear seat to install the rears coil overs? I own a Acura TL 12

[@milanmastracci]

You do not have to. There is a cover above the rear seats on the rear deck where you will have access.

[@stevenmaslauskas3139]

Thanks sooo much guys

[@future_world_2050]

This guy talks like how our parents wish we did 🤣 thanks for the video

[@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

[@nasfarato]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@e.j.k.artistry]

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

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

*Good video. Didn't scan the comments all the way through. Just wondering if anyone mentioned that an oval track is left side turning?*

[@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.

[@R2-PET]

I’m new to coil overs and am currently adjusting my ride height. I just want to know if this will effect the preload and do I have to do anything to it after changing ride height?

[@shinetorres1977]

I might need to watch this video over again but does simply raising the hight always change the pre load as well? I just want to raise my lowered Prelude an inch and a half.

[@gsxr05cd]

Amazing job explaining this. Thank you!

[@tommymacleod8129]

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

[@shajjj455]

can you make a video on how to maintain your coilovers during the winter season, i got some BC's and living it ontario aswell and wondering how its gona hold up during this coming winter, thanks

[@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

[@paulfontanelli3415]

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

[@TheHeroicPointer]

Do i need to jack the car up to turn the rebound knob on the coilover????? please help ASAP

[@aaronsarjoo8887]

Looks great, I have the same BC coils on my car, mine rides really bouncy, what would you recommend to fix that? Thanks bro

[@its_maryellen4506]

NICE VIDEO... IM TRYING TO RAISE MY LINCOLN LIL BIT SCARED OF THE SHOCK SPRING MITE OPEN TO MUCH AND ITS GONNA BE A BIG PROBLEM... ANY EASY IDEA TO HELP ME OUT PLEASE

[@michaels.8244]

I have these on an 03 maxima I just brought. I live in NYC & the roads here are really crunchy. I feel the car is about 2 inches too low to the ground. It sits well but honestly I don’t want to have to keep reducing speed dramatically every time I see cracks or potholes in the road.

[@boskovic234]

preload means the gap between the suspension ? we should maintain the gap between the top ring and the bottom ring ?

[@Laika052]

How do you know when you've hit the maximum ride height? Is it possible that the shock cartridge will come out of the lower mount?

[@TheOnlyMrSaver]

Nice video mate! Greetings from Italy

[@bryanbyrd2062]

Why would I have to much bounce? I have coilovers in the front and 2 inch drop springs in the back. I have a 1994 toyota camry 2 door. Any info would be much appreciated thank you.

[@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!

[@SirManny4]

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

[@robintallud5207]

Great video. I do have a question. I had a mechanic install my coilovers (Megan’s) and the ride isn’t as great as I thought it would be. It looked like he adjusted the height from the top which may have messed up the preload. Is there anyway I can get the preload back to what it should be?

[@milanmastracci]

Yes! Give this video a watch. This is how I would set the preload: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXyWh3WQl5KGrK8

[@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

[@kentuckynightrider725]

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

[@milanmastracci]

Glad it helped!

[@scottanguiano9275]

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

[@BazOEM]

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

[@silentescape818xsfvla8]

Hope you’re doing well, i just installed BC Racing BR coil-overs & once i installed them i noticed the Passenger side is lower than the Driver side, but not by much. I installed them how they came, without adjusting the height to see how it will come out looking. The rear sits evenly. I tried lowering the driver side to match the passenger side but it didn’t even change a thing

[@milanmastracci]

So keep in mind, even with the coilovers set perfectly even from left to right, the weight of every car does not have a perfect 50/50 balance, so you might notice it be uneven. A 4 corner balance following the coilover install will give you the best performance and balance.

[@Herobe15]

A popping spring noise while going onto a ramp or driveway what may the problem be?

[@875daily]

great video. My Teins don't have that bottom collar.. The new coils i'm looking at does have the bottom collar like yours.. Do you have to adjust pre load every time you lower or raise the car?

[@dwaynepinderjr.6391]

I have a 2009 Accord sedan and changing to coilovers soon, which companies do you suggest?

[@derverdachtige1406]

how did you putt these stands there, when the jack uses the space there to lift the car up?

[@dirtlamp3603]

right raise left lower

[@MrBlahblahblee]

you smart

[@lilabarton]

dirtlamp would you still set your spanner on the bottom of the two rings ? Or because you’re spinning to the left, would you put it on the top ring? As to not listen off the bottom one ?

[@me-gy6ix]

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

[@surfer77]

hey good video, i got a question tho, i measured the pre load so i know if it moves, when i raise the height, i notice the measurement for the preload changes, i measured from the top till the bottom of the spring, is this normal for preload to change?

[@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!

[@kamilkieras9036]

I have fortune 500 coils and they have the same structure per say, if I want to lower my car, and I use the top two rings, will I ruin the preload that's already set? and can I use the top ring, or does it have to be the bottom ring. thanks

[@milanmastracci]

It has to be the bottom only because the bottom one isn't connected to the spring. When you change the top ones, you are changing the overall size of the spring, changing the amount of pressure, which changes the preload

[@tyrobertt3109]

Helped heaps. Explained everything really good and understandable 🤙🏽

[@lilsami1912]

Bro can you tell me which brand of coilovers are the best for a Honda Civic 07

[@WedgewoodGarage]

Old video I know but the springs on mine weren't spinning when I was adjusting the ride height while they were on the car. Is this a problem?

[@kforkeanna8456]

Just have a quick question. Does the rubber need to be remove fron the springs? Because as I installed mine i didnt remove or adjust anything. And 2-3 days its making a sound . Like sqeaking soung.what do you think should i do??? Thanks in advance

[@derrickgarcia303]

Question about my BC BR type coil overs. On my front right side. When hit a bump sounds clangy almost like bottoming out.

[@milanbasati4464]

Can you adjust the dampening settings while the car is on the ground or do you need to jack it up ?

[@milanmastracci]

You can adjust the dampening as long as the shock is not moving up and down (ie, when you are driving). You can adjust the dampening setting with it on the ground or when it is in the air.