How To Adjust Coil-Over Ride Height

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Did you know how simple it is to adjust your coil-over ride height? With our high-quality coil-over systems, fine-tuning your car's suspension has never been easier! Achieve the perfect balance of performance and comfort, all at your fingertips! Trevor breaks it down for you.
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@UNITED2009100 2 ай бұрын

I have a 1968 Ford Torino 390 4 speed. I bought the car new and always liked the car setting higher than stock. At one time I used ball joint spacer blocks to help improve the front height. I used Delco air shocks on the rear which are still working, believe it or not. They have lasted a long time. Stock leaf springs on the rear and one Spring Spacer or Knuckle Buster as they call them on each side of the front. Could I replace all the old stuff with coil over shocks and springs while keeping the car setting a little higher than stock? Pretty much a driver now.

@edwardgibson19 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I have WA1 TCI 450lbs I’d adjusted to the max But still could use 1.5” higher Yet other mam from my club has same car and shocks and set worked good Should I get 500 springs ? Would it help ? Car is light mid engine on tubular chassis . Or is there a spacer I can put inside the seat ,

@Macnificent78_ 10 ай бұрын

Soo it's probably alot easier if there is no pressure on the springs ????? My car is on the ground and I can't any of it to move any tip or trick will be greatly appreciated

@DiscoVette81 Ай бұрын

Set the lock nut 1" below the spring perch and turn the perch until they just contact, then tighten the lock nut. no need to count turns or loose the starting point. measure the gap between perch and lock nut to 1" then drop the perch.

@letsgobrandon7966 10 ай бұрын

Anti-Seize - What do you recommend to use?

@rivermetal 3 жыл бұрын

Why can you order shocks with either 1 or 2 adjustment knobs on your shocks? And how do I chose what is best for my application?

@QA1TECH 3 жыл бұрын

The single adjustable shock is the one that comes with the single adjustment knob. That shock adjusts your compression and rebound simultaneously. Our double adjustable shock has two knobs to allow you to adjust your compression and rebound independently allowing you to really dial in your ride quality. If your vehicle is mainly going to be a streetcar, the single adjustables are the best bang for your buck! If you are looking to build a more series street/strip car with emphasis on 'strip', you would want to look at our double adjustable shocks.

@bonethang374 3 жыл бұрын

If I swap out a 750 spring with a 650, would it lower the stance of my truck because of the lower spring rate? Or is the lighter spring also slightly longer to compensate for compression? I have the spring adjusted as far down as it will go, but would still like to get the truck about a half inch lower. Please let me know if a lower spring rate coil spring would achieve that. Thanks in advance!!!

@QA1TECH 3 жыл бұрын

All of our coil-overs allow up to 2" of drop. A lower spring rate will not change that. If you want to lower the car more, you may have to look at drop spindles. Give us a call! 952-985-5675

@codyblack5490 4 ай бұрын

@QA1TECH ?. If the spring length is the same and you lower the spring rate only it will lower the vehicle.. 100lb rate vs 200lb rate. It's compression is 1 inch per 100lb 2000lb vehicle. Is going to compress a 100lb spring more then a 200lb spring. Do the math. Yes it will change the ride quality. Misleading

@PrimeG2 7 ай бұрын

So I lowered mine yesterday, because I wanted to lower one side. It seems to be higher for some reason. But the tension went away and there was play in the spring, is this normal? Or should I tighten it (spring load) and just lock it back in. I know once the car is dropped, then that adds compression as well. I just didn't want to lock it back in with the spring being loose, if that makes sense.

@QA1TECH 7 ай бұрын

It's not abnormal to have slack in the spring when the ride height is adjusted to the lower end of the ride height range. Just be careful that the shock isn't adjusted too low that you'd risk bottoming out. If more help is needed, please call our tech line at 952-985-5675 or email them at Sales@QA1.net

@kennethscruggs9919 Жыл бұрын

I have a b body coil over kit how much is a full revolution, in drop? I was thinking it would drop a quarter of a inch

@QA1TECH Жыл бұрын

Our 78-96 GM B-Body rear coil-over kit will provide a 2.25" drop. All of our other coil-over kits will lower up to 2".

@MrColeman631 2 жыл бұрын

Which coil over kit would you recommend for a 1977 cutlass and spring rate for the rear?

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

If it's mainly just a streetcar we would recommend rear kit RCK52376

@MrColeman631 2 жыл бұрын

@@QA1TECH thanks

@ManMan-ph2ht 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a 1979 Buick lesabre 4 door. What size springs should I get? this my first time buying some coil overs. I heard a lot of good things about your springs.

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Do you have our coil-over shocks and looking to add springs to them? Or are you looking for a full coil-over shock setup (shock and spring)?

@ManMan-ph2ht 2 жыл бұрын

@@QA1TECH Yes I just want the Qa1 springs in shock so I can adjust it for the front and the rear. I weather start with that.

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

@@ManMan-ph2ht Front part number GS507-10500C and rear part number RCK52384

@ManMan-ph2ht 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@CapeCodTrainTodd 9 ай бұрын

Is it safe to assume that if I wanted to raise the rear I would do the opposite of what you did in the video?

@QA1TECH 9 ай бұрын

Yes and no. It all depends on the setup. Raising your spring too high could result in some other issues. We do offer different length shocks to help with raising the ride height as well. I would recommend calling our tech team for some recommendations! 952-985-5675 or Sales@QA1.net

@grumpy1962R Жыл бұрын

Ummmm I think according to the install instructions I was directed to install the thrust bearing kit between the locking ring and the adjustment collar? You have it on top of the adjustment collar???

@QA1TECH Жыл бұрын

It should say to install them on top of the adjustment collar. There are pictures on page 2 of this installation guide. www.qa1.net/assets/uploads/documents/intallation_guides/9919-173_REV_Pro_Coil_1.pdf

@grumpy1962R Жыл бұрын

I read it wrong and I needed to look it over. I’m sorry.

@QA1TECH Жыл бұрын

@@grumpy1962R No problem! Glad we could help figure it out!

@markrieb9023 3 жыл бұрын

Next do a clip on how to use the coil overs and corner scales to get the suspension set up correctly. Front to rear balance and cross weights

@QA1TECH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We can look into doing a video on that topic!

@jsmith5618 Жыл бұрын

How high past factory height can these coilovers lift

@QA1TECH Жыл бұрын

Our coil-overs are designed to lower the vehicle. If you want to raise your vehicle above stock ride height, please reach out to our tech team and they can offer some recommendations on a setup. 952-985-5675

@christopherfallon6086 Жыл бұрын

Kinda lame that you tell us to check our shock clearance but don’t bother to show us how to do that

@pjt-kl7mb 2 жыл бұрын

Specifically on c10 pickup 73-87

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Give our tech team a call and they can offer some recommendations! 952-985-5675

@michaelanderson5108 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the anti seize. If it were going up, or raising ride height it probably would have destroyed the shock body.... You said it.....just didn’t do it.

@jimking4447 2 жыл бұрын

Really disappointed in your coil overs I adjusted mine and the bottom unscrewed out of the shock tube couldn’t keep it tight.

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim! We're sorry to hear this happened. Please reach out to our tech team and we will be happy to assist you! 952-985-5675

@pjt-kl7mb 2 жыл бұрын

QA1 guys never explain step by step ,you never show us how much lowering you can go or how many inches you lowered. It's hard to find videos from you guys explaining a 100%

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! Please reach out to our tech team and they will be happy to assist you! 952-985-5675

@rorydaddy 2 жыл бұрын

Stuff as Garbage, I had all this stuff on my 70 el Camino, put the stock stuff back on it, rides like dump truck, good luck getting the car to stay in Alignment!

@QA1TECH 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with our suspension kit. We would like to hear more about this, please call our tech team at 952-985-5675. Thanks.