Rear Coilover Install

[Tre']

Did anybody else do it in reverse like this pic for easier adjustment?

[EBG 18T]

i didn't but you can. Once i got the ride height dialed i never changed it after.

[Gom33]

didn't even know you could do that... lol... it would make it hell of a lot easier...

[b6onboost]

Some have, I wouldn't.

[rensho]

Anyone else install this way, and can offer any guidance? I'm about to install some KW V3 in a week or 2 in my B7.

[onlyaudis]

Mine are that way on my Bilstein PSS9. I thought all of them were like that.

[Matt Devo]

some CO setups (like KWs)are designed to be installed with the rear spring perch above the spring - others are not.

I wouldn't install one as pictured in the OP because that perch is made to be installed against the lower frame, not the rubber bushing. There's no guarantee that it's sufficiently stable to not pop out.

[A4SoftWalker]

some CO setups (like KWs)are designed to be installed with the rear spring perch above the spring - others are not.

I wouldn't install one as pictured in the OP because that perch is made to be installed against the lower frame, not the rubber bushing. There's no guarantee that it's sufficiently stable to not pop out.

I think someone over at Stasis mentioned about suspension float causing the circumstances to allow the spring to pop out...

[Matt Devo]

I think someone over at Stasis mentioned about suspension float causing the circumstances to allow the spring to pop out...

yup, that's what I was alluding to.

[CDesign]

Anyone else install this way, and can offer any guidance? I'm about to install some KW V3 in a week or 2 in my B7.

that's the right way for kw.

[BARRY]

thats how my KW Variant 3's are.

i wouldn't worry about the spring popping out, but when you jack up your car, make sure the springs are in the correct locations.

[nezach]

I have it installed this way and so far have not had any issues.

[617 Bones]

Mine are that way on my Bilstein PSS9. I thought all of them were like that.

How do you like the Bilstein PSS9's?? Happen to know the lowest/highest they go??
I have H&R Coilovers but think they are too low... and might want to switch it up a bit.

[dougyfresh]

In the end I wound up installing my STaSIS streetsports that way.

Oonly problem is you still have to loosen the subframe to adjust them. too much spring pressure on the perch and the tool doesn't fit the perch properly. good news is you only have to loosen the subframe about three turns per bolt and then you can easily turn the spring perch to set ride height. Before that I would just pull the whole spring out since I'm adjusting my coil-overs when the car is on a lift (faster to remove spring and adjust the perch by hand than to fiddle with the tool in the control arm).

[BARRY]

wouldn't loosening your subframe tweak your alignment?

nevermind, after adjusting your height you should get an alignment anyways.