Coilover question

NycetryNycetry Wagonist
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
so i did a quick search but when i typed in coilover i got overrun by topics that didnt really explain what i wanted lol so figured i would ask

i got a set of crappy ebay coils a while back and this saturday me and chip are going to get them installed. my question is where do the rubber O rings go? the pack came with a few of them but no instructions..i helped my buddy install some a few years ago but i dont remember seeing the rings. any info is appreciated

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  • nwWagoRTnwWagoRT New Wagonist
    They go between the sleeves and the shock to help keep it centered. You pick the ones that fit the tightest. Honestly though, and I doubt you want my opinion but ebay coilovers are crap, and you should probably just save up for a real set.
  • JDMWago666JDMWago666 Senior Wagonist
    ^^Ditto...
  • NycetryNycetry Wagonist
    yeah they are trash..but i want my wago lowered and im saving up for a wedding so no real suspension till after the wedding =/

    Edit: thanks for the info tho now i know where to put them
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    I would also advise drilling and tapping in 3-4 locations around the diameter of the sleeve so you can use grub screws to attach it too the shock shaft.

    This way when they springs become uncaptive the sleeve will stay located where is should be and will not bend when the load comes back one, probably with the spring crooked slightly
  • nwWagoRTnwWagoRT New Wagonist
    ^^^^
    I've seen ebay kits that come this way not a bad idea but honestly you should get on some real suspension asap lol.
  • NycetryNycetry Wagonist
    NZ-DB8R wrote:
    I would also advise drilling and tapping in 3-4 locations around the diameter of the sleeve so you can use grub screws to attach it too the shock shaft.

    This way when they springs become uncaptive the sleeve will stay located where is should be and will not bend when the load comes back one, probably with the spring crooked slightly

    awesome thanks for the help..luckally they already have the holes and screws.. hopefully ill be able to get a good setup after the wedding..im sure the egay coils are going to be really bouncy
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    Nycetry wrote:
    NZ-DB8R wrote:
    I would also advise drilling and tapping in 3-4 locations around the diameter of the sleeve so you can use grub screws to attach it too the shock shaft.

    This way when they springs become uncaptive the sleeve will stay located where is should be and will not bend when the load comes back one, probably with the spring crooked slightly

    awesome thanks for the help..luckally they already have the holes and screws.. hopefully ill be able to get a good setup after the wedding..im sure the egay coils are going to be really bouncy

    Springs are springs really.

    It will all come down to the quality of the shocks you have.

    I had lowering springs on stock struts and it handled like shit, replaced struts with Koni Yellows and it was waaaay better.

    I know have Skunk2 Sleeves with the 8kg springs on the front and its soo soft and smooth due to the Koni's, will stiffen them up a bit I think
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