How to Install Coilovers!
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Tips and tricks for installing coilovers on your car. Whether you’re a self-proclaimed pro - or it’s your first time wrenching - hopefully you can learn something new!
BC Racing BR Coilovers going on my Celsior ( LS400 )
0:00 Introduction
2:31 Tips & Tricks
10:30 Removal of Stock Suspension
16:43 Setting Pre-Load
17:26 Install Coilover
20:00 Wire Harness Tuck
26:50 Checking Fitment
28:16 Adjust Ride Height
30:32 Alignment
38:07 First Drive - Auta a dopravní prostředky
For such a huge channel putting out some of the raddest content, bringing it back to a How To is always sweet.
Even some in depth fab stuff would be killer. We all know Johan and the team can build whatever is needed. Being shown how to fix a core support and rear section would be awesome.
yea except preload isnt a thing unless youre offroading
another half assed video where lz rakes in cash for being average
@@LFshlevin and that's exactly the way we like him, hope he doesnt change :)
My favorite part is the car he’s doing it on is the exact car I own!
Throwing the sponsors a bone is never bad idea. We like them, because they help you make content. Best believe there is only one company that gets my business when it comes to a set of coil overs.
Ohlins?
Ohlins, KWs, or yellow speeds? 🤔
@@kevo05s I came here to say this! I wouldn’t spend my money on anything less than Öhlins for a dual purpose car.
@@pvogel I legit didn't know ohlins made suspension for cars, too
Bsssss
MaxPeeding rods only
Man iv never seen Mike Soo happy and excited to work on a car 😂
Its because it's one of the only cars he knows better than anyone in the shop. Haha
More of these back to basics please. Super cool you and the team put something like this out. Especially since I plan to throw coils on my ls400 sometime soon. Great stuff as always.
Make sure you tuck your harness. Or clearance it. Or whatever it’s called
@@ratchetss Not really, because bc's ride height are adjusted via a bottom mount, the travel of the actual damper is not affected, so in theory the compression would be the same.
Here is the ride height adjustment info from the BR series on bc's website: "Ride height adjustment
Ride height is determined by the position of the coilover bottom mount. The mount can be wound up and down the damper body to give a full range of adjustment.
Because ride height is determined by an adjustable bottom mount rather than spring platform you retain full damper travel regardless of the ride height run."
My dad had an ls400, best luxury car ever. My childhood was relaxing in the back, with the rear heated seat on and the arm rest down. Don’t make them like they used to.
What trim level was that, just picked one up expecting the rear heated seats and it didn’t have it.
@@static_ls4004 hi, my dads was a grey 1994, it did not have the massage seats just electric and heated
I love how the bbs laying around Adam’s shop that he’s been trying to sell and decided not to perfectly fit the Celsior and are almost a perfect color match lol
Like TOO perfect
The ball joint tool he’s talking about is a separator and they’re very very good at ripping boots. They’re also nicknamed a pickle fork
You can get the forks around the boot/ball and not rip no? however : When upgrading coil overs why not replace ball joints anyway? but Adams trick was really satisfying
@@iJacker it’s possible to not rip them, but extremely difficult and annoying. you could go through and upgrade/replace all the ball joints while you’re down there if you want. It’s just a matter of time and money
Yes, a pickle fork! Try rapping the end of the pickle fork with duct tape……it takes away the sharp edge………thus saving the grease boot!
Just use a hammer bois be a man !
Go to o’reillys and pick up a proper ball joint separator, it has a fork side and a bolt that screws into the bottom of the ball joint and pushes it out of the lca. 🤙
My manual swapped LS 400 was one of my favorite daily driven/ drift car ever. The Collins adapter with the cd009 was super reliable. Beat the crap out of it and it never let me down. Plus the 1uz bouncing off limiter is just sooo good.
did you manual swap it or did you buy it swapped?
@@simonfife8719 both technically, when I bought it it had a Ka trans and the work was shoddy. So I redid it all and swapped in the cd009
im definitely gonna watch this again whenever i get coilovers for my car, love this type of video aswell, funny and informative
@@ratchetss agreed but he knows this. I showed him multiple times on the s15. As well as multiple people at the shop while there. Now if they listened to me or not is a different story lol. Most of them didn’t like me lol. Also “pre load” is not a thing with linear springs…
Right height is controlled by spring position. Bump/droop ratio is controlled by the shock body mount and bump stop is controlled by using different length bump stops on the shock shafts.
Setting up coil overs properly is actually a lengthy process especially when corner balancing a car.
@@hoonperformance5152 Are there any in-depth, proper tutorials you could refer us to? I skimmed through an article detailing the process but a visual aid would help for sure.
@@TakeNoShift There are some decent videos out there but lots with mixed information or that leave particular steps out.
Take a look at Feal suspension. They have a few articles that explain some key things. Then
search things like “how to set bumps stops on coilovers” “how to balance a adjustable shock” or how to set proper droop with a coilover or shock.
Then look at how to balance a car on scales with coilovers. All of these things should give you a general idea
@@hoonperformance5152 thanks!
Glad to see Mike talking in this video it wouldn’t have been as good without him 🤜🏼
I knew someone back in '89 whose dad bought a Lexus LS400. It was such an impressive car that was super comfortable, quick, and had good build quality. I think it still looks good today.
Omg 1st Gen so cool
Hey, I actually really appreciate this. My wheel hasn't been straight for a while and I've avoided getting suspension or messing with anything, but now I feel more confident.
The Broken regulator and bought coils instead is literally me with my e chassis
LMAO yeaaaah, i almost did that. until my window wouldnt go up right before it started raining. Thank you past me.
Me too. Neither window works properly but at least it looks cooler
This is now one of my favorite cars of yours. That fitment is perfect and the BBS wheels work very well with it
I learned more about suspension in this video, then in any other suspension explanation video I've ever watched. 👏👏
@suzan @Rihana, A Different kind of suspension is needed for you. Please politely, piss off.
@@sexygirls9151 y'all make me fell like Will Robinson talking to robots.
Sweet vid and good explanation of how suspension set ups need to be checked after any work like this is completed.
FYI we use toe out on the rear on our FWD race cars as this helps turn in, especially for cars with understeer.
This is such a great video and extremely well taught. Would love to see more drift oriented tech videos!
This a quick and dirty way of doing it. Not the “correct” way. This will get you by but doesn’t scratch the surface of all coil overs can offer.
Denofa has some really great indept drifting tech videos, could check those out aswell
@@hoonperformance5152 100% agree, there's alot more to some coilover installs than this video shows. For example we installed coilovers on an e30 an it required cutting and welding wasn't just a bolt in process
12:50 A little tip. In order to easily free a ball joint, you're trying to release the 'taper' not the thread. Use two hammers to create a dead blow, a ball pein and a lump hammer. Ball pein hammer on arm, hit that with the lump, two or three good smacks & she'll drop free. Mechanic 20+ years. 👍
This is a great trick to use!!
Great instruction man! Simple to the point and follow-able as well as explaination of why.
You have a lot of good content that related to what my sons and I are doing. To 240sx, also are edition a Celsior also. To building a SR20DET, LS and a RB25det. Getting in to the drift world slowly waiting to see what this new year brings us. Your video relates to us and it’s always good to watch them. Inspires us to keep moving forward. Cant’t wait to see what this new year brings you exciting we hope for the best!
more of these please, already seems like your less tense without worrying about the fd s15.
I absolutely loved this video, I own a 94 LS400 and seeing you do this just makes me so hopeful for a whole build 😂 please please PLEASE build a high horsepower LS400 Adam, PLEASE
this video was actually packed with comedy.. adam seemed so carefree.. just enjoying himself
Mint video, really like the longer episodes now and then. And your how 2’s are on point. As always keep up the good work 🤟🏼 from the uk
Love your how to vids. Stuff as easy as coilover installation might be hard for some people but you broke this down very nicely!
Also I can't see an LS without thinking about street fighter 2 hahaha
Hey adam! People use the LS400 calipers prolifically in the IS300 community. I myself went with GS350 F-Sport setup :))
This video has actually been one of my favourites you have ever made! Keep it up bro!
Man the fact that I just bought an ls400 and coilovers today, this makes me excited!!!!!
As someone who just picked up an LS400 and wants to make it a vip build. This informational video couldn't come at a better time! Appreciate y'all!
FINALLY! A how to video from the goat 🐐 been a min since them bmx days, I still remember watching all of his bmx videos as a teen.
The goat? Such a newb.
@@stuwest5862 Newb? Such a noob…
I love the attention given to the Celsior. I'd love to see more.
This video was fun to watch. Very interesting to watch everything explained in depth
needed this, just got my bc ones shipped today
you’ll love them!
It’ll be a breeze bro just pay close attention when it comes to adjusting.
Nothing on a car ever takes an hour and that's a lesson literally everyone learns
Hell ya it's always a 6 hours, 2 hour job
Hour*
A lesson every car guy girlfriend has learned too lol
Yep. No matter how “bolt on” the part is. Shit always happens.
always enjoy a ls400/celsior any day of the week!
Hell yeah! I just did the same to my 94 LS400 and am building it to drift! Love the content!
You could have put vise grips on the hood strut to hold it up when they're blown out like that. Great content btw!
Never thought of this good idea
That's what I always do. I'm surprised they didn't do it, I thought everyone knew that trick.
ive been working on cars on and off for a couple years now and never thought of this
great idea
I gave this a thumbs down and all the real mechanics will know why 👍
Quality content inbound🤩
Loved the feel of this video Adam!
I really enjoyed this type of video mate! Look forward to more of this
I built an entire drift e36 before I replaced the regulator 😂 I feel attacked lmaoooo
That shit was hilarious 😂
It's crazy how litteraly the video quality changes when in Adam's hand and in Mike's hands, like 360p to 1440p
Really like this style of video. Thanks Adam and team.
Loving this vids like this. Very helpful. I got a wrx that I'm thinking about lower and this gives me a good idea what to expect.
so crazy to see how far he has came. watched since the beginning. i was also thinking of getting a celsior. but heard stuff about how difficult it is finding replacement/maintence parts and finding a insurance company to insure it. etc. can you give us an update on what your experience owning it is?
Literally same car as an ls400.
“You know what a pre roll is right” lmao.
fire video. ive done a few coilover installs now, still learned and laughed at this one
Learned about the preload and alignment here, I lowered my 91 LS400 and it chewed through tires and slammed on speed bumps lol. The aggressive alignment on the car made it grip though, felt like a throwback watching the work.
adam! very unrelated but… the chaser needs all clear headlights just feel like the yellow would work 100x better
Literally bought KW's and the week after I installed them, my rear regulator went out. How does Adam know these things
one of my favorite videos tbh loved this
Such a subtle difference makes a massive change looks so cool now Really helpful video.Well until i now want an LS400 on BBS lm and lowered
Adam you should start with the yellow fd rx7
I always thought that generation or celsior wheel would make for a really good three piece honestly.
Really good video, I like this kind of thing. Thorough explanations, the correct tools and procedures, the exact opposite of Chris Rudnik basically.
always been curious as to how to, never felt like looking up a guide, glad you made this! this'll help if I ever get a car I want to have forever lool
Ive been looking for a good video to adjust how far my wheel pokes out, and it just so happens Adam drops one and on the same model car as mine a LS400!! So freakin dope! LS400 prices are about to skyrocket now.
Would love to see a manual swap in this
my favorite channel by far always putting out bangers
Hah, that intro was like a 90's movie drive scene. Nice 24:37 . The whole package with the height and wheels looks great.
Would the first gen Avalon look the same if it was on Coilovers?
I'm just at the beginning here, but wanted to add my little story of my engine swap to the jackstand alternatives. Blew up engine, got new engine. Only had space for the car in my friend's pole barn, and of course we only had two jackstands. Well, his dad is a builder and we found a bunch of 6"x6" wood blocks and cement blocks. Turns out, cement blocks are great for using as jack stands, until you have to work around them or even remove them. The wood however was really a good find and worked throughout the whole week.
Dude! Production on the intro is off the charts!
Love these grass roots every man tech videos mate, thank you.
Wait where did that NSX come from...
i feel like he just got it or he's had it a really long time... or its somebody else's
it’s mike’s
@@teronechetty6894 that's rad!
I think the gloves thing is more preference than anything. For me cloth gloves make the simplest task into Surgeon Simulator, plastic disposables get sweaty in seconds, rip in a minute and are bracelets in 10... I just went with really good soap and hot water. As for busting knuckles, you can avoid or mitigate that if you think about what you're doing.
adam lz your the man ive watched you since you were riding bmx and now your race fourmala drift cars its awesome ! keep up the great work bro !
My very first pair of F&F coilovers went on my 96 Civic hatch when I was in high school. Me and a buddy just lifted the car and started unbolting things until got it! Used the old scrape-the-screwdriver method to count the threads for height. Good memories.
I think some fender mounted side mirrors would look pretty sick on the Celsior...
Maaaan just put a big turbo on it pleaaseeeeee!!
Best educational video ever, I could watch these kind of videos all day..
Aand I learned something watching it😆😆
gonna be installing a set of bc br's on my 05 ls430 thisweekend, there isnt very many comprehensive guides for my car but ive heard the 400 is quite similar this is supr helpfull
you aint lying about the impact. best thing I've ever bought.
Great tutorial Adam, good job!
Such good timing, my BC BR's got delivered yesterday and I'll be installing on weekend, my first set of coilovers so this couldn't be a more perfect video.
@@ratchetss man I'm glad someone knows what they are talking about! Thank you for teaching people, I have pretty much given up teaching this because of videos like this.
How are they? Did you get extreme lows or the regular?
@@tappinn I just got the regular ones and they have been great, I have done a few track days and a heap of street driving and they can be tuned to suit both. The front can be dropped until it's too low to drive almost and the rear at its lowest is perfect for how I use it, sits good without scrubbing. I run an 18x9.5 +22 wheel so any lower and scrubbing would be a problem. I can recommend them for sure.
Favorite part is the mud spary you left on the front fender through the whole install.
Loved the vid Adam, keep up the good work man. Much love
that driving intro was dope. definitely need more
You should def. do more of these “how to” videos, great work guy’s. 👍
This video was perfect. Loved everything about it
I loved this kinda video bro definitely learned some stuff
Love the vibes from this video!!
That thing looks soooo clean! 🙌🏼
This video is so awesome! And you know that means something coming from an owner of an E36 with a pooched window regulator who’s still pricing out coilovers! I need them to go with the 2JZ swap…
Just got my coilovers for my LS400, thanks for this video man
I’ve done more than 30 coils in my life so far and this was still so entertaining lmaoo
Your Videos are Addicting.
Good Job Thank You.
Intro was pure comedy! I enjoyed this video so much.
This was an awesome video! Thanks for the tips!
This was a great video, good shit Adam 👏
The last how to I watched was back in the bmx days haha taking it back to the ROOTS!
Love videos like these of you and mike
already know how to install coilovers but the alignment part was very very helpful thank you!
Thank y’all for showing me how to tuck the wires I was going crazy looking for a tutorial
BRO!!!! i just bought my first cool car and this is exactly what i've been looking for!
not gonna lie the way you explained alignment is so perfect and easy
Great video, i think manny people need good video's like this from someone that did it alot of times.
This was great i honestly hope u do more of these
Great information video, i knew mostly everything but it was fun listening to🤌🏻✌🏻
Hey Adam this was an awesome video
Very wholesome and warm
Could've put on an aussie accent and I could have sworn it was mighty car mods showing me what's the proper way for coilover installs
Great video man 11/10 would recommend to a friend