Adjusting Coilovers

So I have Elka 2.5 and I’m wondering if the trucks needs to be raised or the tires taken off in order to adjust the height.

 

Both.

 

I'm not familiar with Elka, but my King's preload can be adjusted with the wheels off the ground and the tires on. There's plenty of room above tire when the suspension is at full droop.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/king-preload-adjustment-experiences.746127/

 

thanks!

 

Most adjustable coil over shocks recommend the spring preload be removed from the spring seat/perch before unclamping and rotating on the threads.

 

With Elka/ToyTec

1. Spray some wd40 or equivalent lube on the threads of the shock body, top and bottom of spring perch, and where the lower spring perch meets the rod end

2. Raise front wheels off of the ground

3. Loosen the set screw, then tighten it til you feel a slight bit of resistance.

4. Using the properly sized spanner, make your adjustment to the collar.

5. Best practice is to adjust the driver side collar to give it more preload than the passenger side to compensate for lean

6. When I talked to Elka last, max spring preload is 30mm of exposed thread between the collar and top of shock.

7. Tighten the set screw just snug

8. If for some reason the collar skips a thread, remove the shock, remove spring, and correct the issue.

 

Elka said max preload is 30mm?! When mine was installed they certainly added more than that!

 

My rough country 6" lift coils were kinda a biotch to get top nut loose . They had no preload from factory. I've done two adjustments in last 6months . Might do another adjustment this summer .