Ridetech Coilover preload???

[Mike H]

What's the average amount of preload you put into the front coilovers? The rears have just enough to keep the spring seated and sit a little high, which I expected, missing a lot of weight. The fronts are fairly tight and the front still needs to come up at least 1.75" to 2.0". That's with no bumpers. My LCAs are modified to work with coilovers and I'm trying to decide if the mounts are 1" too low.



Coming from motorcycle road racing excessive preload makes for handling issues, but I don't have a point of reference for cars. ridetech says 1.5" of preload is acceptable. But how do you even tighten them that far? I'm probably at 1" and it's really tough to turn the adjuster. And the opposite direction, what is not enough preload?