How to Properly Set Up Coil-overs

We don't often get technical with our videos, but I've spent so much time setting up my suspension for the last few years that I felt like you all might appreciate an in depth look at setting up suspension.

These are the coilovers that I got for my civic:

If you're looking to learn more about some of these topics, check out these resources:

Setting bumpstops -

Roll Center correction -

Bumpsteer -

Motion Ratios -

Setting up control arms -

Corner Balancing -

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00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Coilover Options
03:12 - Compression and Rebound
05:00 - Installing the Coilovers
05:49 - Setting Ride height
07:20 - Setting Bumpstops
10:36 - Compression/Droop Ratio
12:06 - Corner Balance
12:50 - Alignment
12:58 - Conclusion

[devinherndon]

Momma I made it 🙌🏾 in all seriousness, I’m happy you’re on our suspension finally and the results speak for themselves!

[juddy]

Finally a channel that shows the correct way to set up coilovers 👏

[stimofo]

Good work on explaining the complexities of proper suspension setup. I’d say 80% of slammed car owners don’t understand this and another 10% of owners don’t do this.

[emilionaranjo]

Thanks for being that car channel that best describes my interests within the car community. You guys are phenomenal. It’s been a trip, I’ve been watching since the escort and the progress speaks for itself…

[MattGreenland]

Good job going through this all! Definitely one of the clearest videos for teaching how to setup 2 piece coilovers with goodninfor to take to one piece coilovers. Will be sharing as a demonstration of how to setup suspension.

[arvin_arn]

One of the very few youtube channels that goes over the correct way to setup coilovers! Great video as always!

[dee]

really wish you guys would do a in -depth series on this technical stuff that no one on yt talks about. you know, , in your usual way and not in front of a chalk board. it would be very educational; for those whom dont have the connections for this type of reliable info locally.

[IdEk]

Finally someone made this video. So many people dont know and dont really show how to set it up out of the box.

[jasond]

Keep these type of track technical video coming 👍 ❤️

[JJBanuelos]

This couldn’t have came at at better time! I just literally installed 2 way adjustable Coilovers on my c5 vette & I was wondering how to properly setup them up. Awesome job explaining everything.

[therealboofighter]

This channel has come a long way from working on your turbo escort. Great to see the progress.

[initialdluvr]

I can never focus on your topic when you're working on the Civic because I'm too busy admiring that Civic. That generation Civic hatchback has such a timeless design in my opinion.

[chuck]

I absolutely love it when you guys do the work on your vehicles yourself! Loved the video!

[pieterv]

Thank you for this. Interesting. Hope this gets a follow-up on the track with some explanation about what you notice and how you adjust.

[Just_Wanna_Drive]

Without a doubt, this is the best coilover setup video in the history of YouTube. I'll see you in Club TR next year! 🍺

[cc]

Finally a proper guide for coilover install!

[RSKev]

Fortune auto is great, and Devin is a huge help for dialing in my setup!

[psewgobind]

Nice seeing the science behind suspension travel. If done right, double wishbone’s ability to toe out is going to create some magic.

[IBmotive]

Proper video. Few points to add; Tbf it doesn’t make whole lot of sense to first set the spring perch heights(rideheight) b4 setting the full compr setting since you’re gonna adjust it anyway, this way, you can save some time by installing coilover directly, without a spring.
And every tire is different from another, for example 195/50/15 ar-1 vs 195/50/15 R888, there is a 7/8mm height difference in the tire. (Even some width) This means that the tire will hit the chassis in full compression..

And the bumpstop will compress more than what you’re able to do with the cars weight & lifting the wishbone & coilover to check bumpstop travel. For example at foxhole in nurburgring, there can easily be 2G’s. It’s a good measure to factor in a 5mm extra space between tire & chassis if you really dont want to rub in ANY situation.

[backnunAndy]

Your project civic car is getting faster as well as becoming prettier than ever before!