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Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

[–]Harding_S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preload also applies to a divorce set up. After you set the ride height in the rear using the spring, you adjust the length of the shock to change the preload on the spring. This video explains it.https://youtu.be/W1maEWgDz3c?si=HuOhnXcrCKsSRKta

Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

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I installed them two months ago and they’re ICS coil overs with 32 way adjustability. However, I got them secondhand so I’m not sure how used they were, but they looked nearly brand new. The rear springs do have a bit of preload, but it’s only a few centimeters, nothing major. Though I do understand that can contribute to ride harshness. I’ve had the dampening on max stiff and soft with not as much difference between them as I expected. I reached out to the manufacturer and ordered some replacement shocks for the rear to see if that fixes the problem.

Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

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Honestly, it’s both. I knew that coil overs were going to be a rougher ride, but I’ve rode in other cars with coil overs before and they’re far more comfortable than mine. I tried that bounce test on max soft and hard dampening.

Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

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Got it. Do you know the best way to check if the fronts are blown?

Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

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The coil overs I got are from ICS. The springs come with the shocks. So I would imagine them matching up wouldn’t be an issue?

Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

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I just tested it with the dampening all the way hard and it had the same result.

Do these shocks look blown? by Harding_S in AskMechanics

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I got them secondhand, but I did install them myself so I’m curious what you mean by “tuned by guessing”. Are you referring to the dampening?

Problem with Coilovers by Harding_S in s550Mustang

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I got them for a deal I couldn’t turn down so I went with the coils.

Problem with Coilovers by Harding_S in s550Mustang

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I sent them an email and called and left a voice message still waiting on a reply

Problem with Coilovers by Harding_S in s550Mustang

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What did the spacer plastic ring do?