coilover height question.

[markoA4]

just put a set of coilovers in my A4 B6 1.tdi 130hp. i measured from one piont on the coilovers to the point there at now. but now have all corners sitting at different heights ??? does anyone no the best way and how i go about getting the height level all the same cheers.

[Guest 2]

Jack it up and adjust the odd corners until its level, no?

[mumutley]

You will need the 'C' spanners to adjust the coilovers
the ideal way is to drive the car for a few minutes to settle the suspension
put the car on a ramp (flat bed ramp were all four tyres are in contact with the ramp
tape measure to hand
measure the centre of the wheel (same point on each wheel) - going directly vertical upwards to the wheel arch - make a note of this measurement
do the same for all four wheels
then alter the coil overs to obtain the same height across the same axle
ie same height each corner on the front
same height each corner on the rear
I hope this helps
Should be done with average level of fuel in tank and ballast weight for driver (and front passenger, if one normally in the car)
After all this the ride height should then be set OK
I then normally drive the car for 200 > 500 mile then complete the above again, time for everything to settle down
Then do another 200 > 500 miles, then go to a good tyre fitting bay and get the 4 wheel alignment set up, they should be able to set all 4 wheels for toe in or out and camber / caster angle
Then drive car and :)

[markoA4]

will it have to be on level ground

[markoA4]

You will need the 'C' spanners to adjust the coilovers
the ideal way is to drive the car for a few minutes to settle the suspension
put the car on a ramp (flat bed ramp were all four tyres are in contact with the ramp
tape measure to hand
measure the centre of the wheel (same point on each wheel) - going directly vertical upwards to the wheel arch - make a note of this measurement
do the same for all four wheels
then alter the coil overs to obtain the same height across the same axle
ie same height each corner on the front
same height each corner on the rear
I hope this helps
Should be done with average level of fuel in tank and ballast weight for driver (and front passenger, if one normally in the car)
After all this the ride height should then be set OK
I then normally drive the car for 200 > 500 mile then complete the above again, time for everything to settle down
Then do another 200 > 500 miles, then go to a good tyre fitting bay and get the 4 wheel alignment set up, they should be able to set all 4 wheels for toe in or out and camber / caster angle
Then drive car and :)
good man thanx