Silly rid tech question

[XLexusTech]

Got my adjustable coil overs today... Do I need to remove the adjuster to install the upper spring retaining ring?

[dragonfly jones]

yep

[XLexusTech]

yep
Thought so was weird that they didn't come with any instructions and their site has lots of dead ends (bad links Ect)

[cwylie]

You have to screw the adjuster all the way in and then the perch will slide over it.

[XLexusTech]

You have to screw the adjuster all the way in and then the perch will slide over it.

Negative ... Removed the adjuster and I was all set

[Schwartz Performance]

The adjustment knob has changed since a couple years ago, you used to be able to thread it all the way in and slip the collar over. Since they've changed to the plastic knob, you turn it in, remove the torx and the plastic knob & you're good to go.

-Dale

[KEV 190164]

did my ridetech shocks last week had to turn to hardest setting then remove screw and knob I felt silly asking ridetech but I was not sore if some thing would pop out under the knob

[XLexusTech]

did my ridetech shocks last week had to turn to hardest setting then remove screw and knob I felt silly asking ridetech but I was not sore if some thing would pop out under the knob
I know what you mean... Note to ride tech... Need to get some PDF instructions Ect out on your website for things like this ... For instance is the snap ring supposed to lock in the upper mount or does the retainer just rest up against it...

[Schwartz Performance]

It just sits against the clip.

Fwiw, here's a general instruction in case you haven't seen it.
This one is old since it doesn't reference the (newer style) plastic knob.

http://www.ridetech.com/instructions/coilovers/coil-over-instructions.pdf

-Dale

[XLexusTech]

Can you run these without the bearing spacers? Kinda weirded that they come with one set of each spacer not 2 ...

[marolf101x]

Each bearing should have one spacer set and one adapter set, so each shock should come with 8 individual spacer/adapters total.
One set is a spacer and allows you to use a 5/8" bolt.
One set is an adapter and allows you to use a 1/2" bolt.
Both sets are 1.25" wide.

You do not have to use our spacer/adapters. No matter how you mount them make sure the bearing is free and allows the shock to move. If you bind the mount you'll break the shock.
I've seen the shocks bolted directly to the frame, so nothing can move. This is not good!

[XLexusTech]

Got it I may have miscounted the pieces I will check shortly! Thank you Britt for the support!

[David Pozzi]

I would bolt the shock up without the spring, set the adjusters to full soft, & run the suspension full travel to check for binding. Pay attention to the shock eye spacers. I had a little binding on the Lateral dynamics three link, no issues on the front.

[paulk68]

i am confused with this becasue I was able to install my delrin spring washer and upper spring retaining without taking off the knob it slid right over the top and then I used the snap ring to lock it in place.. am I missing something?

[paulk68]

I just looked again and can only assume you are talking about the REAR coilovers? Cuz I have only assembled my fronts so far

[Buryingthesun]

I attached a picture of the knob that needs to be removed to install the upper spring perch. This is a newer style Ridetech coilover, from the sounds of it the adjusting knob has changed over the years.