How to Set up & Install Coilovers On Your Car
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- Опубликовано: 19 мар 2022
- Have had this video requested a few times so I figured we get it made. In this video, we cover how to install and set up your coilovers as well as address some common issues that people have. We are using my 2017 Subaru WRX STI as the install car. I have a second-hand set of Fortune Auto 510s with Hyper co springs, however, all coilovers should install in the same fashion and follow the same procedure.
Order of Operations for adjusting your suspension:
1. Height
2. Camber
3. Toe
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Man I did it!!! I’m following your list for 450 hp I’m hoping it’s going to be a fast and reliable sleeper. I’m definitely going to do suspension and brakes when I get it back. Thanks for all the effort and energy you do for this community that I have found. Coming from only having Trans Ams. I really enjoy just driving my Subaru.
Glad the videos have been helping my man and car will be a blast at 450!
does putting coils on your car mess up the AWD system?
Regarding Hp450, Not reliable past 350. Remember this is only a tiny 2.2litre . Sounds like you want a LS
@@rianhart4143 actually I had everything done by Atlanta Speed Company, and they did a great job. I only have a 5 speed and the Dyno guys cut it off at 575 hp because of it. I’ve had it back for over a year now and it runs fantastic. I wasn’t expecting that much. I’m 52 so I’m not out raising hell. I just like fast backroads with curves.
@@marcramirez-hs2mv it doesn’t effect it at all in fact it makes it better. They’re rally cars so the better the suspension the better the handling.
Tanner I just wanted to thank you man after watching a few of your oldie but goodie coil-over videos I got mine installed tonight on my 04’ sti. Relatively easy, but I like to see it before I attempt it as I know my limits lol. Based on your recommendation and also doing some research of my own I went with the Fortune Auto 500’s (with rear camber plates and the default 8k front/ 6k rear spring rates). Stoked to get the height adjustment down to take it for a spin. Thanks again bud!!! ☄️
Perfect timing, I just finished washing the Sti, and now I can watch this while cleaning the interior 😂
Eyyyyy cleaning day today!
Great timing for me. Just ordered coilovers and now I got a install video from ya for help. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Which ones did ya go with?! 😁
@@Smeedia factionfab f spec. Wanted some bc racing but I got an awesome deal on these.
Bro I got the quickjack 5000! Just stoked. Keep killing it 💪
Game changer for the garage! 🔥😁
Awesome video, Currently adjusting my BC coils I installed yesterday!!! Thanks for the help!
Perfect timing! BCs are a solid choice 🔥😁
Pro Tip. General bolt info
Turn the nut. Hold the bolt. So impact goes on nut, “never” the bolt.
Otherwise the torque applied to bolt causes internal twisting and compromises the rigidity and strength. Leads to wear. Often times why you can’t reuse them, or don’t stay tight.
Good info to have 🔥
Drops a video for every car guy, Awesome man
Trying to help where I can 🔥
Yes I have been waiting for this video for a while now !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Finally had the chance to make it 🥳
I've always used a socket between the rings to set height.Works very well.Great video/tutorial
Going to have to try that 🔥
Awesome video T, most my friends live in mobile homes, and appartments, for when its time to do coilover installs my barn is the place to be for the installs. Can't imagine installing coilovers in a appartment complex parking lot, Id find it weird thats why I help others when I can.
Also with the benefit of learning about different variety of cars.
I've Dane a handful of installs on aparemt complex parking lots, management never liked ot though 😅
Now that was a great learning experience. A great video. Stay safe brother.
You too my man 🔥
Looks good, man, strong work and very informative video.
Thank you my friend! 🔥😁
I learned something useful from this for the FRS! Thanks!
Anytime my man!
I'm a day late to see this but it's a damm good video. I've had my Megan Racing pro street coilovers for years no issues, just replacing the shock cartridges as needed. Car handled like a wet dream back then, and it still does today.
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!👏👍
Anytime my friend 🔥
Oufff that engine bay!! 🤤
And the classic D9R’s one of my favorite wheels.
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Fantastic wheel 😍
I want coil overs so bad for the 07 Fozzy!!! Thanks for the great tips I’m sure it will help in the future!!!
Get you some coilovers 🥳
I just watched the other vid that said you bought coil overs for it lol cool, now it’s a movie
Perfect timing 😅🔥
perfect video! i just got some faction fabs for my wrx to replace my seized up teins
Ohhhhh good choice 🔥😁
Good timing as I just ordered coilovers!
Eyyyy which ones did you snag?!
@@Smeedia Cygnus X-1 Motorsport. The track car rabbit hole has officially started.
Nice video! I know it would be a little redundant but I think we would all like to see you do a similar video when it's time to upgrade the Evo suspension. Maybe do some corner weight balancing and adjustments for Auto X.
I'd be down to do one for cornier balancing on thr Evo 🔥
Thanks for this video. Perfect timing for me, I have a set of Cygnus X1/Fortune 500 coilovers ready to install on my 2020 STI. I got mine in red and black with Hyperco springs. I can't wait to see the difference over stock. I got the Whiteline roll center correction kit, but I don't know if it will be necessary. I'm only going about as low as you did.
Got them with the hyperco spring upgrade, best purchase ive ever made. Got them for my GD
Heard really good things about the Hyper co springs 🔥😁
@@Smeedia got them on the black friday sale they had. Geoff cygnus is good!
@@Smeedia is your sti going to make it to springfest this year?
No it won't, still don't have a manifold or tune to drive on
Ayeee good move going Cygnus!! I got the X1 performances and the car is like on rails!!
Ohhhhh excited to actually be able to see how they feel 🔥😁
@@Smeedia like you're driving a bullet train!
dude i love how you mounted your quick jack controller to the wall!! Im going to do that with mine instead of holding it the whole time like an idiot..
Makes it so much easier to use 🔥😁
Perfect.. NAILED IT... The only thing I am going to mention is when you Adjust the camber, caster for a real Track Day.. you will actually use the Spring Collars to Adjust your Cross weight and corner Balancing.. ..People can also get different Spring Rate Springs that enhance the handling characteristics.. loose /Tight... and adjust with Springs to help Balance the car.. on my old VA.. I ran 450lb front springs.. and 600lb rears to help the car Rotate.. :) .. Awesome job tho explaining the basics ;)
Corner balancing is something I wanna be able to do at some point 🔥
Hey man nice job
Thank you KG 🔥
Damn those are nice!
Some fancy coilovers! 🔥😁
Yes those quick Jack's are the business man.
Game changer for the garage 🔥
Tanner thank you sooo so much for this much appreciated 🙏
By the way do you have any recommendations for coilover shocks for the 2020 legacy or can just use the same ones on the Sti or wrx shocks on the legacy 🤔
I belive they are diffrent, I'd chdck out BC racing, Fortune auto some good ones there 🔥
Alright thanks for the help 🙏
Vid was awesome definitely going to need to rewatch it when I install coils... thinking of going HKS. Also would you recommend getting rear sway bars?
Leave th3 stock front sway bar, snag a 24mm rear sway bar 🥳
Hey bro another awesome video.. I have learned so much watching your videos. But can you do a follow up video on the Fortune Auto suspension? of just let me know here how you like them? I live in NYC where the roads are garbage with lots of potholes. How still if the suspension for a daily?
Love them, have used them on a few cars in the past. You can get a 6K spring rate and adjust damping and they shouldent be too bad at all for daily driving 🔥
This was a great walkthrough. I'm going to get my coilovers installed by a shop but still very good information to know. Is -1.5 front -1 rear pretty good for canyon car/daily driver?
Should make gor a solid set up. Not crazy camber 🔥
Very cool my man.
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Thanks for the video. I am using stocks but you know sometimes on highway at a certain speed and then there is uneven road, bump or small pot holes... Then I heard a loud noise from them front. It's from the 3 screws you showed me under the hood... Now for those bump .. will it do any damage to the car frame where the 3 bolts tighten? Thanks again
Great video I already know
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Hey so when I put my fa coilovers on I didn't put antiseize on the threads...should I take them on and do it?
@@codykellner9985 definitely not a bad idea to do so. Over time you'll get dort and grime in the threads and into the sleeves and it can make life a pia later on
Awesome video again dude. Im installing coilovers in the next week. Would u recommend changing the lower control arms at the same time ??
Definitely worth doing st thr same time if it's on your list 🔥
Hey Tyler. Thanks for all the tips, tool advice and other intangibles you share with rest of us "Flat Heads!" Possible odd question: After putting my axle back on my 2019 WRX, I'm noticing the back end of car has carbon dirt all over it. (It's white in color.) Is that normal from removing the mufflers or a sign of something else? I bought it used in October of 2021 with 33k miles on it. Any help or direction to move will be greatly appreciated! would post a pick of her......if I knew how. LOL!
For a WRX it's totally normal, nothing to worry about 🥳
Breakfast binge when you drop vids is when I have the best days 🔥🔥🔥
Whats for breakfast?!
@@Smeedia chorizo, eggs and bacon brooo🤙🏽🔥
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Very nice, good stuff! Your fenders rolled?
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Hey smeedia I love your videos and i know this isnt really related to this video or anything, but do you have any recommendations for wideband o2 sensors? I have a 2006 STI with some bolt ons and an fp blue turbo and looking for a good wideband sensor so i can monitor it real time while tracking down intake leaks and fueling issues. You dont have to answer but I appreciate it, figure youd know given all the crazy builds!
Iwire kit 100% 🔥 everything's plug and play and works fantastic!
Nice... how do you decide between used or new coilovers?
Mainly budget and quality, this is a low milage set that retails for around $2,000 that I snagged for 1K. If you can find a quality set new within budget definitely go that route. But a quality set of second hand for deals is not a bad thing 🥳
I've only owned an STI for 6 months and the thing I'm most impressed with is how good the handling is stock. Will coilovers make it handle even better? I'm afraid of getting coilovers and have the car handle worse than stock.
Yessir they will make it handle better 😁
i literally bought got bc racing HM series for a steal wow crazy timing
Eyyyyy, we like the deals 🔥
Loved this video man fuck yeah!
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Hey Tanner! quick question about your rear LCA's.. Are those the whiteline LCA's? If so.. I may have installed my camber adjustment bolt wrong haha
They're the SPC but exactly the same as whiteline 🙏
Great video! On a slightly different subject if I'm looking to increase overall handling of the car for daily driving what type of sway bar setup should I be looking at? I don't track my car at all. Just looking to make the daily driving experience better.
Leave the front sway bar stock, swap the rear for a 24mm Whiteline 🔥
@@Smeedia Love that you still find ways to do really informative videos even though your car isn't really up and running. Just shows how dedicated you are to really putting out quality content to inform you viewers. Thank you. 🙏
Wait .. so the whiteline kit I see for the 2017 wrx with front a rear bars / end links isn’t a good setup?
@@jasonrenac9396 apparently the end links from whiteline are not great and tend to break. I think tanner recommends the kartboy end links over whiteline.
I’ve had mine on for a while but the only thing I was skeptical on was the torque value for the front 19mm bolts, the info I found stated 115 ft lbs, I stopped at a little over 100
Don't blame ya, if I feel like somethings going to strip I let off
First of all let me say that I have learnt a lot with all information you share on this channel. Thanks a lot. But I would like to clarify something about coilovers to help me choose the best setup for my 2016 WRX.
The roads in Brazil are not that smooth as in USA, so I would like to have a soft suspension setup for my daily use. Is there any coilover recommended to get same car height as OEM and a smoother ride in the city? Thanks again.
For that you'd be better off with a quality set of shocks and springs. They're gling to be a bit more forgiving that traditional coilovers would be 🙏
Any good resources for choosing spring rate? I have a 08LGT I wanna put on coils but I was waiting to do more research on suspension and spring choice.
HP Academy has some good classes on spring rates, personally I don't know too much about the details on them though 😬
Yo man I installed my faction fab coilovers and the car looks amazing! Just had a quick question since this is my first Subaru. It’s a 2014 hatch. Is there a rear toe adjustment? I know there’s no camber adjustment but was wondering about toe. I’m doing the alignment myself next week after they settle a bit and I know the front is easy since it’s just the tie rod ends. Thanks homie you’re the best subbie creator 👌
Yessir, it's an eccentric bolt in the rear. Doesn't give you a ton of adjustment but gives you some 🔥
@@Smeedia either the last owner removed it or I’m blind I can’t find it😂
What size spacer are you running in the front and rear? I see you have 4 pots too and was wondering because I just bought a set of 18x9.5 +38 D9Rs and wanted the least poke possible. I have a 2011 STI
5mm 🙏 I have the +30. When I had the +38s I had to run a 11mm spacer
Question. Do you use both a spacer and hub centric ring? Also could you link the spacer you’re using 🙏🏻
The spacer is hubcentric for subarus 🔥
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She looks so good now 🤌🤌
Much much better 🔥
Front wheel adjustments only had me a little nervous but when you started talking control arms, and camber on the rear and I saw the sway bar I got lost lol. I want to lower my WRX w/ coilovers, and I heard a sway bar will help with car roll in turns. Can I do both of those installs at the same time or do they need to be separate?
And what’s the point of adjustable control arms? I couldn’t tell if you had adjustable control arms or not. I swear your videos have more detail than any others I find
Can definitely do them at the same time 😁 having adjustable arms will give you more control to dial in your alignment exactly how you want it. The stock arms have some adjustment but not nearly the same amount as aftermarket will provide 🥳
I need some good wheel ideas. I love the white on blue. My 2016 is the same color as yours. I love a wide lip also.
Whats your budget for wherls🔥
@@Smeedia nothing crazy probably 3 - 4K a set would be max I'm looking for. Its mostly a DD that sees a few shows here and there and maybe track 1 - 2 times a year. Later plans are to make maybe 550 - 600 hp.
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What exactly are the wheels? Love the video
Lol just installed fortune auto 500s on my sti three days ago
How you liking them?!
@@Smeedia so far I'm loving them! but after I took it to the alignment shop they used the camber plates instead of the bolt. Is that normal? I was hoping for them to leave the plates alone so I could camber it out for an autocross day then put it back to normal afterwards
@@illuminatihunters9503 depends on how much camber you want, but IMO you should always use the bolts first then the plates
@@Smeedia alright thanks, the car pulls a bit to the left anyway so hopefully I can get it back into them and also get the plates back to normal
How do you like the Fortune auto? stiff ride?
i did front struts on a TDI jetta at work today, thank god subaru doesn't use stupid clamp style knuckles, it was a lot of hammering lol
I despise that style, our GTI has the same 😤
Hey want to go for more of a off-road rally set up any suggestions on coil overs that will not break the bank. Been looking at bc and feal but not sure which would be better
Honestly springs and struts is what I would look into for offroad 🔥
@@Smeedia live in Texas I can avoid potholes during the day but hitting one at 70 at night really sucks
Great !!!! My set of Cygnus Performance coilovers is on it's way to Italy and now thanks to your video I fell fearless to install them 😜 Just one question... is there any specific torque setting to follow for the bolts involved ? Any specs?
The top hats so where the coilover connects to the chassis or strut tower mount is 20 pounds of twerks and the the bottom 2 bolts where it connects to the hub is 80 pounds and the other is 110 i put then both at 100 pounds and nothing wrong after 8 months
TBH I just get then tight tight, you should torque them down I'm just bad at doing so 😅🔥
@@jackwoods2036 Thank you !
@@Smeedia 🤣 thanks !!!
I got my tein's just chilling in the corner along with my brand new enkei's waiting for all the snow to f off 🤗
Still have snow?!
@@Smeedia yeah man its junk snow and slop and ice its a mess it will be like 85% melted then we will get a fresh 2 feet of snow overnight over and over for like 6-7 months out of the year 😖
if i mess with my ride height does it mess with my AWD? i want to be able to go snowboard in the wrx still
That’s hilarious I installed my coilovers yesterday
How'd it go?! 🔥
@@Smeedia so smooth , i did all bushings and rebuilt the rack and pinion no leaks now!!!
So stock height is about 3/4? About to buy some 500s w/hyperco
Did you have to order radial bearings for the rear coilovers to adjust them without taking out the control arm or did they come like that?
They come like that 🙏
@@Smeedia phew! I'm glad to hear that!
Love the fitment of your setup man 🤤 got an internal debate with myself when I get new wheels of 265 or 275 good to know you can make them fit pretty easily with the right spacing and settings.
275 >:)
Get the 275s 😈
Is it common for the front axle to pop out of the transmission when you remove the front strut and have steer hub drop down? Just curious if its easy to happen if not paying attention. Great video 👌
Also just ordered the white line lower adjustable rear control arm, rear toe adjuster, perrin front, rear sway bar end links, and white line front and rear sway bar kit. 🙌 getting all stuff before buying the air lift kit and do all the suspension at one time.
Nit often but it can happen, and yessssss all thr suspension goodies! Your decoder oj the airlift? 😁😁
Where do you purchase used mod parts for Siubi's
My axle popped out while doing this and forced me to do a whole tranny and diff change. Also would clunking be because of preload when going over bumps?
Yes, that would cause some clunking I'd not set up right. 🙏
So you don’t have to drop the rear lca to adjust the rear?
Do you do installs for people if they provide parts and labor costs ?
Yessir 🔥
so I have a 2008 wrx I have done a lot of suspension upgrades, most recently whiteline rear control arms, sway bar, and endlinks. but now i cant get my rear wheel away from the fender. is there anything i can do to get my caster corrected?
Check out the perrin PSRS kit 🤝
@@Smeedia thank you sensei 🙏
Hey man , so i have fortune auto coils but they make so much noise and my interior squeaks so much with lil bumps.. im getting so annoyed i want to go back to my rce yellow springs :( any tips ?
Try setting your dampening all the way to soft and see how rhat feels 🙏🙏🙏
@@Smeedia will do ill also be cleaning them like you said hopefully it fixes my issue
Is caliper another name for that tool you used to measure the coil overs, I have always called it a micrometer. Vehicles have so many interchangeable part names it gets confusing sometimes. P.S. loving this build!
Same same for the tool, when I was in aerospace we called them calipers 😅🔥
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What quick jacks do you have?
The 5000 🙏
Can 15+ sti coilovers fit on a 14 sti
Do you have any opi ions on rally style suspension everything I see is just a lift kit not much about actual suspension though
You want like full out rally stuff? 👀👀👀
@@Smeedia yeah I was looking to gain some ride hight and some decent travel while having a good ride it's still a daily but I live in Montana tana so I drive down alot of backroads that would make for a great rally stage
@@Smeedia eventually it will be made into an actual rally car once I get something else
Quality shocks and springs 100% that's what all my buddies who rally use
Is there torque specs? The gave me no instructions from fortune auto.
Good N tight
Most new coilovers will settle a bit after some miles. I set mine about a 1/4" high and they settled down just right.
Also good point to add in 🔥
Are you going to install the wheel’s center caps?
Yes, just need to buy some 😅
I thought the wheels came with the caps….
Not work 😪
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This shit is fire 🔥
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What are your top 3 coilovers that you have run?
1. Fortune Auto
2. Bc Racing
3. Silvers
Bro what wheels are those?
Try doing a 13 Dodge Dart stock struts it super long
Long bois 😳
This cannot be yelled loud enough, ANTI-SIEZE EVERYTHING! You (or your buyer) WILL thank yourself later
ANTI SIEZE is literally a savior
What spring rate are those?
8k front and rear 🙏
My guy do you have radial bearings on the rears?
I don't belive so 🙏
@@Smeedia my understanding is my fronts came with them but not the rears. I’ve dropped the arms in the rear to adjust I’m going to try to lower with out doing that next time.
@@Smeedia I have fa500 let’s hope🙏🙏 love the channel dude!! Keep up the fire dude!!
It's getting so close to finished. SEMA 2022
Think it would be good enough? 😅
put the sti wing back on!👍🏼
Soon 🤌
ahh those thin ass spanner wrenches.. those things have caused me so much pain..
Also I had to do aftermarket toe arms with my FA500s and the roll center kit in the front, Im assuming you will as well
I need to do the roll center kit still 😬 prob order that next pay day 🔥
REALLY wish i saw this video 2 months ago when i did mine lol
Better late than never though 🔥😅
@@Smeedia yeah I gotta now make some adjustments lol
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Misleading, u only Covered the simple stuff of bolt on , not the coil over setup and dampening . 👍yes add anti seize on threads
For beginners, you don’t need aftermarket sway plus coil overs. The coil over will surprise you on handling and stock sway will likely be enough unless you are heavily tracking it.
Damping ** 😊
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Annnnnnnd thank you for showing how much of a pain in the ass will be. Stock height it is until something blows lol
It's not too bad to do I promise 🙏
Sweeeet some more knowledge dropping bombs tanner!!!!
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Well the sti is down cylinder 4 compression was 4 lbs 2020 sti didn't like 440 whp 400trq time for iag 850 whp build to begin
What were all your compression #s?
@@Smeedia the rest of cylinders are 160 lbs cylinder 4 was 4 to 6 lbs roughness for cylinders 1-3 is about 0 to 1 and cylinder 4 is 32
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@@Smeedia I've had problem with cylinder 4 since I bought the car with 5 miles on it