5 Tips For Coilover Adjustment and Installation

Coilover install and coilover adjustment. Coilovers provide adjustability to your car's suspension. But coilovers must be installed and adjusted properly. These are 5 must follow tips for coilover install and coilover adjustment. We are installing these coilovers on my MK3 GTI VR6t, but you can use these tips for any car. Also be sure to follow the manufacturer recommended installation procedure for your coilovers.

~~5 Tips For Coilover Adjustment and Installation~~
1) Use proper tools
2) Replace worn bushings and bearings (2.5 Replace bolts)
3) Follow recommend maintenance
4) Make good adjustments and measurements

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[theadventuresofjavier]

Bloody hell HM. The use of the 02 sensor tool is genius. Goes to show you that even after 30+ years in the field you learn something new everyday. Cheers

[braddowns]

Torque wrench?
Damn I just went and got my muscles calibrated.
Oh well back to the torque wrench.

[Motorsportsgeek]

i use battery terminal spray ( red stuff, pretty thick ) on the threads and a lot of other things before winter and it holds all winters with minimal build up, I've had great success with it.

[geruner]

excellent fyi tutorial for general knowledge for any even my 30 year old... should be sent to professionals

[finnice]

I've learned the hard way how important good coil overs are; my first mk4 golf wallowed about like a Cadillac and I thought some cheap lowering springs would fix it but of course they fatigued in 10k miles and I basically rides on the bump stops now. I've got a e46 BMW with some good coil overs on it and it turns and rides like nothing else I've experienced 🚗💨

[dentpulla]

Great video.showed everything you need to do and not just thre install.

[Comech]

I am SO jealous of your GTI. It's so beautiful!

[hpr]

Awesome vid.
When the alignment is made after lowering the car should they follow factory spec measurement? For a MK3 wlth H&R Sport Springs what would you suggest ? Thanks !

[xxcowboyjamxx]

Gr8 video Sir. I love the fact that we can share knowledge and gain knowledge. You mentioned things in this video with wisdom and insight .

[IAMJAKETRIMBLE]

Solid tips... I neglected to check brake hose clearance on my first ever install and damn near blew a hose on my first test drive.

[trancemiro]

As always, quality video with great info!

[lesedimotsemme]

Great video. I was not aware there's more to consider besides wheel alignment.

[zechariahkress]

For alignment, Firestone offers a lifetime (its truly for the life of you owning that car) for just over $200. I get mine done 2x a year and can't recommend it enough, especially if going to coilovers

[patwpb]

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[abidqasem]

Hi man, it was very nice to see the GTI getting its coilover .out of context, Let me suggest you to discuss DSG proper usage (driver), and 3 cyliders ECO TSI engines, how they do in terms of reliaility ad durability, good luck and thanks for this informative episode

[jhuntosgarage]

Great video. Did you say the old suspension components are going to be recycled? I've often wondered about that rather than sending them out with the trash to the dump.

[suj]

Also, very clever using a deep 36mm socket as a receiving cup for the small bushing on the wishbone :)

[jhuntosgarage]

Who's bright idea was it to come up with TTY bolts? Is there any benefit vs. The normal bolts that have been used forever?

[shawnlazureth]

What is a proper lubrication to use for the bushings and pillowball mounts?

[groartigsentimientosdegerc]

Im having a problem in the rear where the bolt is hard to slide in to the bottom of the shock because of the gas tank is in the way. 😒😤 i know i can do it buy loosening the top of the shock. Im just wondering if there is an easier way?