coil over shocks install

justabug · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:02 pm Post subject: coil over shocks install

Hey all, I have a 74 Vw Thing, my ft suspension was sagging out so I installed new coil over shocks, should I take out the locking torsion bolts so the torsions twist freely? Seems still and one side sits lower on pass side.

liken127 · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 6:37 pm Post subject:

I think the locks need to stay in place. Not sure? but coil over is a different
kind of shock, adding ride height make's the coil stiffer= rougher ride.
I think JI joe will have some info with this. good luck.

Bashr52 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:57 am Post subject:

Are they those cheap EMPI coil overs with the chrome springs? Those things are garbage and will make your car drive like a log truck even when adjusted to the lowest setting.

GI Joe · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:05 pm Post subject:

justabug · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:15 pm Post subject:

Do u think im best to put the new stock one back on and replace the torsion springs?

GI Joe · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:08 pm Post subject:

A proper rebuild of the front end(bushings, bearings, and clean out and replace all old grease) should do a right. I did this to mine and it did wonders..(after I tried to cheat with those crap coil overs.....)

It has settled a little bit over the years, but no trouble.. Wink

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imtb · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:06 am Post subject:

I tired the coil overs and they are junk.

Just go with GAs adjust KYBs and lube, lube and relube the front end.

It does make a differnce like GIJoe said.


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