Use Shoe Goo silicone adhesive. When it's wet, it works to help the spacers slide into place. Then when it dries, it won't rattle. Best part is it cures to a rubber consistency, and can be pulled off with a little effort, leaving no damage to anything.
A couple of things..... These are designed from the ground up for use with 2 spacers, not one. I'm thinking this had some type of impact on the ride quality. The Autocraft brand that I have say to install them at a 45 degree angle, not at 180 degrees. It looked like there was ample room for this on this particular vehicle. I noticed another poster said they are "supposed" to be turned two times to get to the correct level. Actually, according to the manufacturer, they are adjustable to give you 2 height options. The second level of height is not a requirement.
I once put wheels that didn't fit on my car then had to find makeshift ways of trying to avoid problems with the resulting interference. I thought I knew more than the automotive engineers. Good thing I didn't need to actually drive that car anywhere, since I was only 16. Now I am looking for ways to stiffen my suspension to overcome sagging from loading the vehicle on a stock wheel set. Thanks for the demo. I may try these.
Did you re-drill the hub pattern to 5 X 114.5 from the stock 5 X100. Looking at the Scion TC rims they are listed as 5 X 114.5 ? I don't see any wheel adaptors.
If you would have put the second one in that would have eliminated the noise for you. I had the same thing going on and I put the other side in like it recommends and the noise of the metal on metal contact was gone.
It was an absolute pain in the ass I basically got it as far away from the first one that I got in and then just beat it over with a rubber hammer and was able to get it to the other side that way
I have used these many times in the past...they should not be loose...from what I could see, you only twisted them to the first stage...they are supposed to be twisted one more stage. If done properly they are extremely tight and quite hard to install, but very effective...and they will provide exactly 1" lift.
I was able to get one in, nice and tight, two twists like you’re saying. I couldn’t get a second one in because of the how the suspension is set up. They worked great for the few months I used them. No issues at all.
Thanks for the idea! I’m having issues with the splash shield coming off and scraping the road Cos my 2017 Honda Fit is too low to the ground. Ordered rubber spacers off eBay and can’t wait to get them on!
Its cheaper and safer to put in air lift shock helper . They cost $100-200. or old trick put in small rubber football between the coil spring , fill with air and tire anti leak sealant protector
You needed to do one more time to twist them all the way in and sit flush on the flat part of the booster. 4 in total two on each coil spring. The ones that you wrench on are a little easier to use but take a little finesse to get then into the coil spring sometimes @@BroBuildsGarage
Use Shoe Goo silicone adhesive. When it's wet, it works to help the spacers slide into place. Then when it dries, it won't rattle. Best part is it cures to a rubber consistency, and can be pulled off with a little effort, leaving no damage to anything.
That’s exactly what my cousin recommended to me after he watched this video. I have some in my cabinet now for the next project 👍
A couple of things.....
These are designed from the ground up for use with 2 spacers, not one. I'm thinking this had some type of impact on the ride quality.
The Autocraft brand that I have say to install them at a 45 degree angle, not at 180 degrees. It looked like there was ample room for this on this particular vehicle.
I noticed another poster said they are "supposed" to be turned two times to get to the correct level. Actually, according to the manufacturer, they are adjustable to give you 2 height options. The second level of height is not a requirement.
I once put wheels that didn't fit on my car then had to find makeshift ways of trying to avoid problems with the resulting interference. I thought I knew more than the automotive engineers. Good thing I didn't need to actually drive that car anywhere, since I was only 16. Now I am looking for ways to stiffen my suspension to overcome sagging from loading the vehicle on a stock wheel set. Thanks for the demo. I may try these.
They worked pretty well, if I were to do it again, I'd probably find the softer style to avoid the noise.
I miss my Fiero! My first car! So many memories! 😊
Im actually in love with the interior. Its very minimalistic. Nowadays everything is so over the top.
Absolutely! It’s very 80s which is awesome if you’re into that. I love the interior!
My 87 Fiero GT has stock rims and tires. Been thinking about installing more up to date rims and rubber...
Stock rims definitely have an appeal, but I prefer more modern stuff.
Are these bad for the struts? Just bought some but hesitant to put them in since it would affect the spring rate?
I need these for lift on 22 inch rim , but still.want to do donuts , would you recommend? Probably will flip or fly out ?
Did you re-drill the hub pattern to 5 X 114.5 from the stock 5 X100. Looking at the Scion TC rims they are listed as 5 X 114.5 ? I don't see any wheel adaptors.
If i want to remove these,do you replace the springs?
Have they ever fell off a lot of complaints of it falling off
No, but I only had them on for a few months
I had 1 of my 4 pop out when I hit a pothole. I took one out of the opposite side to rebalance.
If you would have put the second one in that would have eliminated the noise for you. I had the same thing going on and I put the other side in like it recommends and the noise of the metal on metal contact was gone.
Good to know! I tried, but just couldn’t get it to go in
It was an absolute pain in the ass I basically got it as far away from the first one that I got in and then just beat it over with a rubber hammer and was able to get it to the other side that way
I have used these many times in the past...they should not be loose...from what I could see, you only twisted them to the first stage...they are supposed to be twisted one more stage. If done properly they are extremely tight and quite hard to install, but very effective...and they will provide exactly 1" lift.
I was able to get one in, nice and tight, two twists like you’re saying. I couldn’t get a second one in because of the how the suspension is set up. They worked great for the few months I used them. No issues at all.
I need to spread a 1964 Chevy truck coil. I'm gonna use them. Instead buy new spring s
In order words... How you get the scions rims to fit without adaptors?
There are wheel adapters up front and the rear hubs have been replaced with the correct lug pattern.
You wouldn't happen to have a parts number for the rear hubs?
@@socorromartinez5853 I have no idea. The previous owner is the one who installed them.
Wheel and tire size? Thanks!
18” wheels from a Scion tC and 225/45/18 rear and 225/40/18 front
Nice classic car, always wanted one with the flip up lights so sick in all the 80s movies haha
Yes! Pop up headlights are 🔥
Good video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the idea! I’m having issues with the splash shield coming off and scraping the road Cos my 2017 Honda Fit is too low to the ground. Ordered rubber spacers off eBay and can’t wait to get them on!
Hope it works out for you!
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Those springs were heated before.
Interesting. That definitely makes sense.
Do u put boosters in middle or upper or lower points
I’m not sure if there’s a recommended place or not. Mine ended up just around the middle.
Rubber spacers tend to reduce chance of movement and metal -to-metal sound.
But… they don’t last as long.
You only used one?
Yes. I just couldn't get the other one to go in.
Take a old heel off a boot or shoe and wedge it in there
And tie wrap it
You will notice the inside of your treads wearing out quickly and over time your alignment will get worse and worse.
It was just a short term solution. Only used them for a few months before replacing the springs
Do installing those spacers mess up your springs. ?
Not mine, they were perfectly fine. I’m pretty sure the spacers are a softer metal than the springs.
Its cheaper and safer to put in air lift shock helper . They cost $100-200. or old trick put in small rubber football between the coil spring , fill with air and tire anti leak sealant protector
“Don’t be this Guy “ 🤦♂️gots to be more careful
It looks better with the blocks
what rims you got?
They’re 18s off a 2013 Scion tC.
The noise would drive me bonkers. Thanks for a great video.
The noise wasn’t great, but the car isn’t exactly quiet anyway 😂
I like this. 👍
for only 10 bucks you can Crack my windshield when it falls out? fantastic! lol
I cant believe someone would use this spacer. Why wouldnt you just replace the springs. This quick fix is obsurd
THey were installed wrong.
How so?
You needed to do one more time to twist them all the way in and sit flush on the flat part of the booster. 4 in total two on each coil spring. The ones that you wrench on are a little easier to use but take a little finesse to get then into the coil spring sometimes @@BroBuildsGarage
What is this shit box? ferrari? lol. guy you need just longer bump stops. you can add ice hockey in the bottom of the spring where bump stop hits.