Owner manual

18. Adjust the spring nut up about 1/3 of the way
from the bottom of the threads on the shock.
19. Reattach the wheels and torque everything to the specifications defined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
20. Verify that there is clearance around the coil-over shock and that the suspension does not bind at all,
even when wheels are turned to full lock position.
21. Carefully place the car on the ground to check clearances again. Lightly bounce the vehicle at each cor-
ner to verify that there are not any clearance issues.
22. Measure the ride height as you did prior to installation and ensure that there is sufficient travel in both
directions. Ideally, 60% of the shock stroke is available for compression. Adjust the ride height only with the
weight of the vehicle fully off of the tires. THE WARRANTY IS VOID AND DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO THE SHOCK
DUE TO INCORRECT RIDE HEIGHT OR BY MAKING RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT THE TIRES RAISED OFF THE
GROUND. Raise or lower the ride height by adjusting the spring nut to achieve the desired ride height. If it is at
the extreme top or bottom of the threads, then you may need a softer or heavier spring.
23. Once ride height is correct, spin the lock nut up to the bottom of the spring nut and lock them together
using the two spanner wrenches.
24. It is important to note that your shocks should never be used as a travel limiter. Straps or cables made
for travel limitation should be used prevent topping out. Vehicles used in a manner where they could bottom out
the shocks (such as drag racing) should use a higher rate spring and a bump stop to help prevent shock dam-
age. Any shock can be damaged from wheel stands despite bump stops.
25. Have your front end realigned upon completion of installation.
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GM Front Coil Over Installation