Coilovers didnt drop back enough, what can I do to fix it? - Honda Prelude Forum

blackvtec · 08-07-2002, 11:05 AM

I just put the ebay brand coilovers on my 4th gen yesterday and they dropped the front so that it sits on the tire, but the back still has a big gap... does anyone have any ideas to fix it? Or could we have put them on wrong or something? Its pissin me off and looks like hell

thanks

Too_Funny · 08-07-2002, 11:40 AM

Ummmm, coilovers are adjustable. I am assuming you have the short spring that lay on a cylindrical thread like thing. Its like a screw, you can screw it up or down.

blackvtec · 08-07-2002, 11:50 AM

yeah theyre adjusteda all the way down in the front and the back...

Too_Funny · 08-07-2002, 12:00 PM

Hmmm, I can't think of why this is happening if they are both set to the same setting besides if you have accidently mix up the front and rears.

Greek Lude · 08-07-2002, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by blackvtec
ebay brand coilovers on my 4th gen yesterday

EBAY Coilovers? They make coilovers now?

Machine Head · 08-07-2002, 01:08 PM

check the coilover sleave in the rear,
one side should have threads that go all the way to the edge of the sleave (bottom)
And the other side has threads that stop about 1/2 inch from the edge (top)
If it's upside down and that gap is at the bottom then you won't be able to fully lower your car

pitbull · 08-10-2002, 07:55 PM

hey!!!!!!!!! blackvtec...
did you try yet???????
if this isn't working let me know!!!!
ok!!!!!!

preludechic · 08-11-2002, 12:25 AM

Did you let them settle? My coilovers took FOREVER to settle, I'm talking about a week or two. I'm being dead serious too, those b*tches were pissing me off. I had the same problem, the back was higher, but it finally is even now.

checkmate58 · 08-11-2002, 12:29 AM

Are you suppose to cut bumpstops when you install coilovers? I know they do with springs.

--Sam

preludechic · 08-11-2002, 12:35 AM

Yes, but I only cut mine in half. I know alot of people that just completely leave them out, though.

[SUB[EX] · 08-11-2002, 01:07 AM

I have Skunk2's and my rear went soo low that my exaust dragged on the ground. Like 3-4 inches tucked. I raised it to be even with my fenders.

We installed with no Bumpstop because they said it would be a better ride, My ride is pretty damn good.

My fronts when we installed them were adjusted all the way down and it was perfectly level with the fender. But after a week they sunk. They prolly setteled almost 3 inches.

pitbull · 08-11-2002, 08:55 PM

i guess i'm gonna have to wait for 2weeks huh?????????
i was working on my car today, and it was just me.
i took every thing out on the back(which is s.)put it all in.
and still there is gab between fender tire, but it's gonna
settle.....
and YES you gotta cut the bumstops ONLY HALF....
let me know !!!!!
if you need anything
i'll help you out
as long as i got some thing on my head.....
hahahahahahaha>>>>>>

xxH22Axx · 08-11-2002, 09:47 PM

They either need settling or you switched them or you somehow didnt lower it all the way. That is the only things i could think to be wrong?