How to adjust BC coilovers the proper way

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @Sigue24
    @Sigue24 3 роки тому +2

    Coming here to say great video! Great info! Shout out to you and Garrett

  • @401Impala
    @401Impala 9 років тому +40

    you should have raised the bottom nut a half inch and just kept turning until it was flush :)

    • @MrBlahblahblee
      @MrBlahblahblee 8 років тому +3

      You smawt.

    • @redbaron2448
      @redbaron2448 7 років тому

      EPCOT NERD so where's the proper video on how to do this

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  5 років тому

      Normal Everyday Regular Dude N.E.R.D. Lol

  • @oskarkarrera
    @oskarkarrera 3 роки тому +2

    My Guy
    Ty on the proper demosnstration.
    Ty
    Gonna save 4 these

  • @Bournefort
    @Bournefort 10 років тому +15

    Nice and descriptive video. Thanks for the upload. By the way, your camera man has some steady hands! Hahaha

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому +3

      Thank you yea I had trouble finding a good video on how to adjust mine so once I learned I decided to make one

  • @cevolvo7611
    @cevolvo7611 6 років тому +9

    Thank you! I would have immediately done the top if I were to guess, so this is great. Very helpful. Cheers!

  • @Cookstein2
    @Cookstein2 8 років тому +43

    why not just unwind that bottom locking nut up to where you want to lower the car to and then wind the coilover down so that locking nut locks again -- it'll save the constant measuring

    • @redbaron2448
      @redbaron2448 7 років тому +2

      Alex Cook so where's the proper video on how to do this

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  7 років тому

      Alex Cook you can do it that way but it eyeballs aren't exact

    • @rogerrameriez8912
      @rogerrameriez8912 3 роки тому +1

      Big brain time 🧠 🤯

    • @MRMAN-wb1tv
      @MRMAN-wb1tv 2 роки тому

      That's the first I said to myself when he started the adjustment process. Lol

  • @kaiziel
    @kaiziel 9 років тому +3

    Do you need a alignment afterwards?

  • @owenlaue4497
    @owenlaue4497 6 років тому +1

    I cant tell you how much this helped

  • @Nich_Pavelow
    @Nich_Pavelow 8 років тому +6

    Garret is awesome! lol great vid man

  • @huannngz
    @huannngz 9 років тому +3

    Question brother, how tie the springs need to be? Should i tie them as much as i can?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      +Weijian Huang im assuming u mean how tight well thats a tricky question that all depends on your spring rate but they really should move freely

    • @huannngz
      @huannngz 8 років тому

      I got it, Thanks for replying.

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      Cool

    • @pdog2448
      @pdog2448 8 років тому +4

      I thought the springs shouldn't be lose. Or your pre-load will have no-load...

  • @SpartanA31xx
    @SpartanA31xx 9 років тому

    so that top one under the large perch needs to be fully tightened at all times correct? if i do tighten it all the way to to the large perch will it disturb my preload ? thanks ! great vid

  • @Carterbernardify
    @Carterbernardify 9 років тому +2

    Please make a video on the rear coil over adjustment!!!!

  • @405theSpot
    @405theSpot 9 років тому

    hey man, so it's ok to make sure the top locking nut is tight. like it won't mess with the preload if it moves??...reason I ask is because I just got coilovers put on and rattling has developed in the rear. I briefly checked yesterday and was able to slightly move the top locking nut with my hand.

  • @Jjabox1ng21
    @Jjabox1ng21 8 років тому +1

    I followed your steps but when I turn it to the left the spring doesn't move with the shock.

  • @perecarl12
    @perecarl12 8 років тому +3

    what about the rear coilovers?

  • @anthonyreed7210
    @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому +1

    That's a good question I've never had two sets side by side to compare but if I do I will check on that

  • @armandogamino3354
    @armandogamino3354 7 років тому +4

    great vid bro. i recently installed bc coils on my fx35 and i needed a refresher on how to adjust the height. the instructions on the booklet suck so good titorial.👍👋

  • @anthonyreed7210
    @anthonyreed7210  9 років тому +1

    correct u want the threads to turn with the top adjuster the small one is a locking but essentially

  • @MYDODGEYUTUBENAME
    @MYDODGEYUTUBENAME 2 роки тому

    There is a view hole in the base of the coil over. So when raising the car instead, what happens with that view hole? Are we supposed to still see the threaded body inside it? Or can it threaded higher than it by any amount? Thanks.

    • @MRMAN-wb1tv
      @MRMAN-wb1tv 2 роки тому +1

      NOPE! The thread should remain within the view hole. Not half showing etc, completely covering the view hole. It's also there for drainage, and can be used to lubricant the thread.

  • @grimboslice_ac5783
    @grimboslice_ac5783 4 роки тому

    Logically, if the bottom lock ring is loose, cant you just use the top strut bolt to turn it easier?

  • @Jbryan29
    @Jbryan29 9 років тому +1

    can u please make a video how to adjust the "Rear coilover "?

  • @WeAreBebs
    @WeAreBebs 9 років тому

    for these coils, you can adjust camber as it is straight from the manufacturer without any kits or any sorts correct?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      +Blu811 depends on the car mine i can adjust the fronts but not the rears i had to buy crash bolts to fix the rear and even then it was still out a little.

  • @Brandon45070
    @Brandon45070 3 роки тому

    How do you reset preload because I definitely messed mine all up 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @PauhovXiong
      @PauhovXiong 3 роки тому +1

      You should watch this video. I also messed up my preload and had a ton of squeaking noises. Watched this video and the noise went away completely.
      ua-cam.com/video/yUAYJNe2cfo/v-deo.html

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  3 роки тому

      Hmmm as for resetting the pre load I’m not too sure because the BC’s come pre set. However you may be able to call your manufacturer to get specs and possibly instructions on how to do this

  • @patroell
    @patroell 8 років тому

    Where can I get the BC racing coil over tool?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      Pat Roell I would say most likely on their website

    • @cevolvo7611
      @cevolvo7611 6 років тому

      I ordered mine from the BC site.

  • @wellinilli
    @wellinilli 6 років тому

    what do u think about coilovers?is it better to but them or should i stick to simple air controller?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  6 років тому

      wellinilli depends on what your cars purpose is

  • @anthonyreed7210
    @anthonyreed7210  9 років тому +2

    yes an alignment is a good idea also it was a 94 celica gt

  • @rosc1090
    @rosc1090 7 років тому

    For some reason I did it differently, that bottom ring I did not even use, instead I just used the two top rings to lower the car and just adjust the height, will anything different happen since I did that, my car rides the same like the first time, and it's lower like I wanted it.

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  7 років тому

      Sounds to me like you used the spring to lower it. If that's the case you've changed your preload as well!

    • @rosc1090
      @rosc1090 7 років тому

      Anthony Reed Is changing the preload bad, should I just leave it like that?

    • @rosc1090
      @rosc1090 7 років тому

      Anthony Reed The only thing I did is loosen the top bottom ring and bring it down lower and used the top ring to bring down the height by turning it to the left until it reached the top bottom ring and just tighening them together. It worked well, felt great, who knows.

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  7 років тому

      Cristian Rosales yea bc typically sets the preload according to what you order! I would contact them before going any further

    • @rosc1090
      @rosc1090 7 років тому

      Anthony Reed I guess I'll give them a call and see what's up, but I appreciate the help.

  • @redbaron2448
    @redbaron2448 7 років тому +2

    thanks for listening don't you mean things for watching

  • @themotive7502
    @themotive7502 8 років тому

    what do you think of yellowspeed coilovers compared to buddy club

    • @novinnovations4026
      @novinnovations4026 7 років тому

      Aaron Castillo BCs over yellowspeed, as long as you at least get the BC dr series or better. the br series are entry level with no digressive dampening.

  • @aig111
    @aig111 6 років тому

    Hello I have a question, I recently tried installing my bc coils and the shaft isn’t turning. I’m not sure what to do next and I was wondering if you had any tips or answers that could help

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  6 років тому

      aig 111 are they used coilovers or brand new

    • @aig111
      @aig111 6 років тому

      Anthony Reed brand new. I installed them and took a ride in them and then came back to see if I could lower it and it just wouldn’t turn the shaft

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  6 років тому

      aig 111 that’s crazy they should turn brand new with little effort. Mine are 3 years old and I can still turn two of them by hand.

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  6 років тому

      aig 111 might be a good idea to contact the manufacturer

    • @aig111
      @aig111 6 років тому

      Anthony Reed Ah alright thanks for the help!

  • @MrRushifyIt
    @MrRushifyIt 8 років тому

    Can you make another demonstration with just Garrett plz

  • @JampMan1982
    @JampMan1982 9 років тому +27

    Haha gloves on this guy

    • @Dubinski_4A
      @Dubinski_4A 7 років тому +6

      im sure his girl appreciates not having grease all up in her poon :p

    • @Vestin732
      @Vestin732 5 років тому

      @@Dubinski_4A she doesn't i know bc i don't wear gloves

    • @THXIIIRTEEN
      @THXIIIRTEEN 3 роки тому

      @@Vestin732 she does not know? Because YOU don’t wear gloves? Man go to school and learn some grammar.

    • @Vestin732
      @Vestin732 3 роки тому

      @@THXIIIRTEEN ok keyboard commando

    • @THXIIIRTEEN
      @THXIIIRTEEN 3 роки тому

      @@Vestin732 ur in ur 30s 😹

  • @anniecortes585
    @anniecortes585 10 років тому

    Can you use any spanner wrench for coils?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому

      I am not sure on that never had 2 sets to test them on

    • @anniecortes585
      @anniecortes585 10 років тому

      Ok..i ended up buying originals..ty

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому

      Srry I swear I thought I responded so srry about that probably better off that way

  • @theuberserge
    @theuberserge 10 років тому

    So in order to higher the coilovers do I just do the same thing but in counterclockwise?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому

      Yes precisely

    • @theuberserge
      @theuberserge 10 років тому

      Thanks! :)

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому

      Hey its no problem

    • @theuberserge
      @theuberserge 10 років тому

      Just bought a 240sx with these. I think the guy who out them in adjusted them wrong

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому

      Sergio Ortiz that's very possible he did never the less you'll get it

  • @josephcivic6009
    @josephcivic6009 8 років тому

    Hey sir can you help me.. I did the same procedure the only difference is that the coil spring is not rotating.. In your vid the spring are rotating also with the tube

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      it's fine if the spring doesn't it's not really supposed to

    • @josephcivic6009
      @josephcivic6009 8 років тому

      +Anthony Reed sir thank you so much for the quick answer! Now i will not worry that i crap my pre-load! Thanks!

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      +joseph civic no problem

  • @twisted5544
    @twisted5544 9 років тому

    What kind of car was this?

  • @lsbzcuz
    @lsbzcuz 8 років тому

    are you lowering? so lowering is to left?

    • @MrBlahblahblee
      @MrBlahblahblee 8 років тому

      Yes

    • @WillArmes80
      @WillArmes80 7 років тому

      Lowering you go clockwise, raising it up is counter clockwise

    • @lsbzcuz
      @lsbzcuz 7 років тому

      hard to understand that. so spanner to left or right?

    • @WillArmes80
      @WillArmes80 7 років тому

      Lowering you turn the wrench towards you, raising back up you go away from you with the wrench.

  • @abymondesir23
    @abymondesir23 7 років тому +1

    great video and clear

  • @JustCreateYou
    @JustCreateYou 5 років тому

    You should show how to adjust the rear .. with the spring and strut separate

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  5 років тому +1

      Abel J Perez honestly haven’t messed with that style yet

  • @gt2871r
    @gt2871r 8 років тому +9

    there's absolutely no reason to super lock those adjustment rings.

  • @joshkimmer
    @joshkimmer 9 років тому +6

    HI GARRETT!

  • @theNVMEproject
    @theNVMEproject 6 років тому

    So I’ve had my coil overs for about 6months and want to go lower but the bitch won’t turn, what can I do to make it easier to turn?

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  6 років тому

      Katsu LA sometimes to get them to move you may have to use a pipe wrench but try to use some kind of rubber pad between the threads and the teeth so the teeth don’t damage the threads

  • @gokartsminibikesandmore9925
    @gokartsminibikesandmore9925 7 років тому

    his how you adjust the front and rear

  • @menjicar
    @menjicar 2 роки тому

    Garret 🙌

  • @313mikido
    @313mikido 9 років тому +1

    Good vid

  • @ItzBlunt
    @ItzBlunt 4 роки тому

    so to make it higher again u just do the same with but the other way i guess

  • @brokeswagen7059
    @brokeswagen7059 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video! btw, GO BUCKEYES!

  • @xxxxpandaxxxx
    @xxxxpandaxxxx 4 роки тому

    Hi Garrett! :)

  • @dylanspringer1978
    @dylanspringer1978 9 років тому

    NICE BRAKES

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      +Dylan Springer brakes have all been replaced and are black now

  • @GabesReel
    @GabesReel 9 років тому +5

    hi garrett

  • @33larrybirds
    @33larrybirds 9 років тому +1

    thanks!

  • @anthonyreed7210
    @anthonyreed7210  9 років тому

    yea u should have the top locked

  • @anthonyreed7210
    @anthonyreed7210  10 років тому +1

    Feel free to leave comments

  • @anthonyreed7210
    @anthonyreed7210  9 років тому

    if u can move the spring around chances are your preload is already off

    • @joshmorgan821
      @joshmorgan821 8 років тому

      so to get the preload right you just adjust those locking rings back up to where that spring is snugged up.

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  8 років тому

      +Josh Morgan yes and no that may be enough but u may need more. my preload cane set from bc. so I didn't have to set mine

    • @joshmorgan821
      @joshmorgan821 8 років тому

      +Anthony Reed ya I watched another video on how you can reset the preload I just gotta find out what my preload actually is. Mine came set from BC also but I adjusted mine wrong. Just adjusted the 1st and 2nd rings like regular coils

  • @iishyxvietxboyii1
    @iishyxvietxboyii1 8 років тому +1

    Bc racing coilovers was a nightmare for me...

  • @ebaycraigs5004
    @ebaycraigs5004 Рік тому

    Never tap on metal unless you love rust coming to your life later if not sooner 🤭

  • @mrpsd590
    @mrpsd590 7 років тому

    You needed brakes there bud.. those rotors are gone

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  7 років тому

      Ohhh yea they were lol. I replaced them long ago I have a much better braking system now. Installed drilled and slotted rotors steel beaded brake lines, new calipers as well as some stop tech centric pads

  • @BasimAsadi
    @BasimAsadi 3 роки тому

    no one shows how to do the rear

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  3 роки тому

      On my car the rear is the same. What kind of car do you have

  • @25icehockey
    @25icehockey 9 років тому

    Looks like you need rotors homie

  • @Milhouses45
    @Milhouses45 5 років тому

    I think you need some new rotors

    • @anthonyreed7210
      @anthonyreed7210  5 років тому

      Milhouses45 they were replaced a very long tile ago haha

  • @Jesusiscominglookup
    @Jesusiscominglookup 5 років тому

    Nice painted rotors dummy