coilover Seperate spring and shock rear coilover adjustment v35

[Aukvirk]

Hi guys, i have these bc racing coilovers and was wondering how you adjust ride height on these. From what ive researched i need to remove the whole setup (the spring and shock) in order to adjust height? Cant i just use the 2 collars on the spring to adjust height while its still installed? Im looking to raise my car by like 10mm

 

[D-750]

Yep, just undo the lock nut on the spring perch, then wind down the spring 5mm. That should give you the extra 10mm ride hight you want. I literally just did the same thing on my Stagea three days ago. Cheers, D.

[Aukvirk]

3 minutes ago, D-750 said:

Yep, just undo the lock nut on the spring perch, then wind down the spring 5mm. That should give you the extra 10mm ride hight you want. I literally just did the same thing on my Stagea three days ago. Cheers, D.

So which one is the lock nut and which one do i have to spin? ? Sorry I'm still a newbie with this stuff. Thanks!

[D-750]

Lock is the top one. Spin down the bottom one.

[Aukvirk]

34 minutes ago, D-750 said:

Lock is the top one. Spin down the bottom one.

Ah ok. One more question. Wouldn't changing the height while its installed compress the spring thus messing with the preload? 

[KiwiRS4T]

Depends what you mean by "mess with". It will alter it slightly.

[Aukvirk]

28 minutes ago, KiwiRS4T said:

Depends what you mean by "mess with". It will alter it slightly.

If i raise it my 10mm.... Wouldn't that add 10mm preload?

[D-750]

Preload isn't a thing to worry about. If you were going crazy on the spring, maybe. But not 10mm.

[Aukvirk]

6 minutes ago, D-750 said:

Preload isn't a thing to worry about. If you were going crazy on the spring, maybe. But not 10mm.

Alright cool. So i should just go ahead, loosen the top and spin the bottom one clock wise to raise it right? Cheers guys

[D-750]

Yep, wind it down about 5mm on the spring, should give you 10mm on the guard. Give or take. Good luck.