Thread: Coil Over Adjustment

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My '33 has rear coil overs, and I need to raise the left side about .5". I've never adjusted a coil over. Are the spanner wrenches common, or does each mfr have a different wrench? Where can I find the correct adjustment procedure? And, were can I locate the correct wrench? Thanks.

First do a good inspection and make sure no mounts are bent .

I just recieved my heidts and a zip strip was used on the shaft for shock travel. As far as spanners go you can make one very easy to fit shock. Just use cardboard make a template of the shocks radius and add a tab by welding that fits slot with a handle about 6 to 8 inch's long. You can purchase spanners the right size at tool store's. You can also do the template to take and match up right spanner.

to adjust them just turn the adjusters until youve gotten the height you want

And obviously, loosen the little set screw(s) before you begin and tighten after you are done. They are sometimes in a hidden position, and I thought you might miss seeing them.

Don

Pete and Jakes has a universal spanner. It works fine. There's no real procedure to follow. Just take the weight off of the axle, or the adjustment is a real bear. Move the adjusting ring up or down to get the ride height you want. However, adjusting to maximum height (ring all the way up) may not be a good idea because it limits shock travel somewhat.

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I got rear leaf on 32 Sedan real, no shocks yet, do you suggest coilovers?

If you mean coilovers with leaf springs, nope. That's like a belt and suspenders. You don't need both if one of the two is in good condition. If you want coilovers, pull out the leaf springs and install a triangulated 4-bar. Otherwise, just install a good pair of shocks.

By the way, they don't all have set screws. Some have double adjusting rings that you lock together like a double nut on a stud.