Problem with coilover install

So I installed my camburg 2.5s, they don't feel right at all, the left side makes a click sound when I go over bumps, I followed the instructions and everything, and also the adjusting part is tough, I want a 2" lift like I had before with spacers on stock springs, Im sitting at 22 1/2 inches from the center of the hub to the fender which should be a 2" lift right? I don't feel safe driving

 

Sounds like. you don't have the three top bolts tight. And if they seem tight, my guess is that somehow it isn't centered as it should be. May have to take the bottom bolt off, and loosen the top, make sure it is seated correctly and tighten it back up.

 

I can reach my arm in and twist the coil, barely though but that's normal right?

 

And if I keep cranking the coils up how do I know when I hit 2 or 2.5" of lift because there is a lot of threads left

 

What are the measurments for stock and 2" lift

 

No, you should not be able to twist the coil spring. Measure the height as it sits now (with twistable coils) Then crank up the adjuster and re-measure until you get 2 inches of height. Right now, you have no spring tension at all in the front. Make sure you twist those coils back into their seat position.

 

Post some pictures bud

 

I'm going to take the tires off right now and I'll post pics, then see what you guys think, both sides Make the knocking noise, only when I go over bumps though

 

This is jacked up



Tire off



Still a lot of threads left



This is how far it can move if i try and twist it

 

Im at 22 3/4 in. from hub to fender so its sitting lower then it was with my spacer lift i had before

 

I looks normal but I definitely dont like the look of the gap on the lcm. If i were you i would buy some generic bushings to fit around the bolt to eliminate some gap.

 

ok ill do that, but theres nothing rubbing or metal on metal, but when i hit a bump on whatever side i hear a knock, but also does anyone know the measurements for lifts? what stock is and how high i can go, because there is a ton of threads left on the shock

 

Looking at pictures, you don't have the bottom bushing in correctly. Or you have the wrong one. Also, your top bolts don't look like they are protruding far enough into your coilovers from the top. You might need to find some longer bolts for it.

I'm not sure about the rest..

 

Something looks wrong with the way the Strut is mounted to the lower control arm. Call Camburg Tech line tomorrow and see if you can email them the pics and tell them your story. Again strut mounted to lower control arm looks wrong.

 

Those are from poly performance, but could that be the cause of the knock?

 

They had me call poly performance for those spacers because the ones I got when I bought the coils were too small for the stock bolt

 

Damn, what a mess man. Check all fasteners to ensure they are tight. That's where I would start. Next check your spherical bearings and make sure they don't have any excessive play in them other then their obvious rotational movement. Next I would take a good look at that spring. Something don't sound right there. What size is that spring? How does it feel driving? I almost think that you need a taller spring based upon how that looks, it would further allow for less preload on the coil over to lift you, which as an end result would cause less harshness on bumps. Clicking over bumps ain't right. Not even for the SAW remote reservoir coilovers.

 

The coils ride great, my buddy rode in my truck yesterday and was impressed, but I told him about the knock and he heard it too. The spring has 13/650/A/3 on it so Im guessing it's rated at 650 pounds

 

OP, I think I know your issue. Have you checked your UCA to Spindle nut on the ball joint? It doesn't look like it is NEARLY tight enough. Remember, torques should be done after weight is on the wheels.

 

One more thing. Ideally those misalignment spacers on the bottom should center the lower rod on the lower control arm. I don't know if you could see it in this picture. I hope you can.