Can a coilover be used on a stock shock?
They can be height adjusted and although they usually fit on stock shocks, it is not recommended to use them in this combination. Next up, there are non shock adjustable coilovers. These usually come pre-assembled, and while the height value can be adjusted, elements such as shock rebound and stiffness are at a fixated value.
Where do the coilovers go in a car?
What are coilovers? Usually, springs are attached to the front of the car near the shocks, or in some cases, the shock goes right through the middle space of the spring, connecting further down to the rest of the suspension system.
What should ground clearance be with coil over?
As an example, we can tell you that our front control arm system, with our coil-over conversion installed at the correct shock ride height, the vehicle ground clearance will be 5-1/2” (+or- 1/2”) with a 12” tire rolling radius.
What’s the difference between coilover suspension and regular suspension?
There are two main ways to go when you are willing to drop the height of your car: 1. Lowering springs 2. Coilover suspension Although both process provide the same result, a lowered height of the car and a bumper closer to the ground, there are quite a few notable differences between the two options.
They can be height adjusted and although they usually fit on stock shocks, it is not recommended to use them in this combination. Next up, there are non shock adjustable coilovers. These usually come pre-assembled, and while the height value can be adjusted, elements such as shock rebound and stiffness are at a fixated value.
What are coilovers? Usually, springs are attached to the front of the car near the shocks, or in some cases, the shock goes right through the middle space of the spring, connecting further down to the rest of the suspension system.
There are two main ways to go when you are willing to drop the height of your car: 1. Lowering springs 2. Coilover suspension Although both process provide the same result, a lowered height of the car and a bumper closer to the ground, there are quite a few notable differences between the two options.
Do you need a camber kit for coilovers?
At the very end of the premium zone, there are shock adjustable coilovers. It is one of the most balanced suspension upgrade, providing adjustable shocks as well as camber kits, sometimes even for rear cambers. The great part is that you do not need to acquire a separate camber kit when mounting the suspension. What about lowering springs?