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devonkyle77 · 04-02-2006, 09:06 AM

i am trying to raise the rear of my car about an inch but cant figure out how to raise the car. i assumed loosening the locking rings and dropping them about an inch on the shaft would raise the car an inch, but such is not the case. i know this is stupid and i should be able to figure it out, so i apologize in advance.
thanks guys

g6civcx · 04-02-2006, 10:15 AM

It's not that simple. Do you still have the 2 crescent wrenches that came with the kit?

devonkyle77 · 04-02-2006, 10:19 AM

yes i do. now what?

g6civcx · 04-02-2006, 10:28 AM

Keep your pants on. I'll scan the instructions for you in a bit.

devonkyle77 · 04-02-2006, 10:43 AM

lol thanks man!

g6civcx · 04-02-2006, 07:24 PM

Right click -> Save as: http://g6civcx.angryhosting.com/S13/...structions.pdf

If you need a PDF reader, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Slidin240Wayz · 04-02-2006, 09:31 PM

unbolt the suspension at the bottom.
Unluck the rings.
twist the bottom portion an inch.
measure with a digital caliper that both sides have the same spacing from perch to perch.
twist the bottom portion to the correct space
bolt on
fin

developer · 04-04-2006, 03:38 AM

I'm having some problems adjusting the riding height on the MR coils myself. I read the instruction manual and tried doing what it said. So i loosened the bottom lock nut but i can't turn the shock assembly to lower the height...it won't budge. I didn't loosen the top 2 lock nuts cuz it would affect the preload. So what am i doing wrong here?

yudalicious · 04-04-2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by developer

I'm having some problems adjusting the riding height on the MR coils myself. I read the instruction manual and tried doing what it said. So i loosened the bottom lock nut but i can't turn the shock assembly to lower the height...it won't budge. I didn't loosen the top 2 lock nuts cuz it would affect the preload. So what am i doing wrong here?

try spraying some lube, wd40, and get someone stronger. this is why i like to keep the threades free of debris with a brush everytime i get a chance to.

S13 Charlie · 04-04-2006, 09:02 AM

I just dropped the shizzle out of my S13 this weekend with my MR coilovers. My shocks were also reluctant to move, so I just used the spanner wrench on the lower spring perch (not spring perch locking ring) and turned the shock with the wrench and my free hand. I then eyeballed/measured with my fingers the distance between the collars from side to side. That got me pretty darn close, so I'm satisfied.

-C

04-02-2006, 09:06 AM	#1
devonkyle77 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: md Age: 41 Posts: 3,091 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: devonkyle77 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	dumb ? adjusting height on megan coilovers i am trying to raise the rear of my car about an inch but cant figure out how to raise the car. i assumed loosening the locking rings and dropping them about an inch on the shaft would raise the car an inch, but such is not the case. i know this is stupid and i should be able to figure it out, so i apologize in advance. thanks guys __________________ WTB-NARDI wheel & NRG 2.8 QR

04-02-2006, 10:19 AM	#3
devonkyle77 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: md Age: 41 Posts: 3,091 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: devonkyle77 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yes i do. now what? __________________ WTB-NARDI wheel & NRG 2.8 QR

04-02-2006, 10:43 AM	#5
devonkyle77 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: md Age: 41 Posts: 3,091 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: devonkyle77 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	lol thanks man! __________________ WTB-NARDI wheel & NRG 2.8 QR

04-02-2006, 10:15 AM	#2
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	It's not that simple. Do you still have the 2 crescent wrenches that came with the kit?

04-02-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Keep your pants on. I'll scan the instructions for you in a bit.

04-02-2006, 07:24 PM	#6
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Right click -> Save as: http://g6civcx.angryhosting.com/S13/...structions.pdf If you need a PDF reader, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

04-02-2006, 09:31 PM	#7
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 40 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	unbolt the suspension at the bottom. Unluck the rings. twist the bottom portion an inch. measure with a digital caliper that both sides have the same spacing from perch to perch. twist the bottom portion to the correct space bolt on fin

04-04-2006, 03:38 AM	#8
developer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vancity Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm having some problems adjusting the riding height on the MR coils myself. I read the instruction manual and tried doing what it said. So i loosened the bottom lock nut but i can't turn the shock assembly to lower the height...it won't budge. I didn't loosen the top 2 lock nuts cuz it would affect the preload. So what am i doing wrong here?

04-04-2006, 09:02 AM	#10
S13 Charlie Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I just dropped the shizzle out of my S13 this weekend with my MR coilovers. My shocks were also reluctant to move, so I just used the spanner wrench on the lower spring perch (not spring perch locking ring) and turned the shock with the wrench and my free hand. I then eyeballed/measured with my fingers the distance between the collars from side to side. That got me pretty darn close, so I'm satisfied. -C