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Coilover rubbing?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by J03x122, Jul 22, 2017.

  1. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    J03x122

    J03x122 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone had this happen to them, or have any thoughts? I noticed this when adjusting and do not see anything obvious.
    Icon setup - stage 5

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  2. Jul 22, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    My buddy's king coilovers were/are destroying the ball joint boot, so maybe it's rubbing on that? Side note and hijacking your thread a bit... how do you like the icons??
     
  3. Jul 22, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    ktmrdr

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    I had a similar problem at full droop. The uca hit the coil. Ended up rotating the coil so the uca fell in between the coils. Problem solved.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:16 PM
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    That's fantastic. I'm going to have to let him know!
     
  5. Jul 24, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    Icons are great - no issues. I live in Nevada and do a lot of desert stuff, 70mph in some cases...even jumped my truck. I love them.
     
  6. Jul 24, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    That is exactly what is happening - I just don't understand why the coil hits the UCA...there should be plenty of clearance..especially for the price.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    That's wonderful news! Thank you! Which ones do you have out of curiosity? Did you go with a certain stage full kit or piece together components?
     
  8. Jul 25, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    This is normal. Adjust so the uca falls between the coil
     
  9. Jul 25, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    Not sure the correct pre-load. But I smell what you're cookin'.
     
  10. Jul 25, 2017 at 8:54 PM
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    I have the stage 5 - 2.5" coil over

    VT 2.jpg
     
  11. Jul 25, 2017 at 11:14 PM
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    Awesome, thank you!
     
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