Measuring for Rear Coil Overs

[Tony_SS]

I need some help here.... I'm thinking of going to a rear coil over setup. How do I measure?

Do I preload the suspension?
Measure from eyelet to eyelet center? Or from top to bottom shock? TIA

[darren@ridetech]

With the car at ride height, measure center eye to center eye. You will then need to choose a shock that is at approximately 60% stroke at that point. Once the shock lenght is determined we can choose a spring lenght. Corner weight, shock length and shock mounting angle will be needed to calculate the required spring rate.

Spring Rate Calculator
http://www.ridetech.com/info/spring-rate-calculator/

If you don't have the weight of your car, we did weigh a 79 Malibu. Those specs could be used to get a rough estimate.
http://www.ridetech.com/info/coiltech-2/

Are you planning to make new mounts or use the existing shock mounts? Always try to use a 5" stroke shock or longer on the back of a car...the more travel, the better ride quality.

CoilOver Length Charts
http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...ms/coil-overs/

If using the stock upper mount.. you may need this T-bar.
http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...375-2.875.html

[Tony_SS]

Thanks Darren. I was planning on using a 'T-bar' for the upper mount, stock location and the lower mount is offset about 3" inward toward the center using relocation brackets.