Fitting Coilovers - Help needed

[Mattie h]

afternoon all...

I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to 'mechanics' so could do with the following advice as I'm pretty sure i haven't fitted these 100% correct!

have i fitted the spring correctly? - i fitted with the adjuster at the top

Also took these pieces of the old shock but didn't use them on the new shocks, just want to check that should be ok?

and one last question / concern, the bolt that holds the shock in place won't tighten fully??

Thanks in advance

Matt

 

[DrR]

none of those pictures are right!

 

[Cooksport]

The height adjuster on the back is incorrect.

Height Adjuster should go on the bottom. The Bolt and washer go through the axle and bolt into the adjuster to keep it in place.

Quite difficult to explain, im sure someone will come alone with pictures soon

 

[Da]

The allen bolt holds the mount to the rear beam, the adjuster goes ontop of that (screws up/down) and the spring then sits on that.
Basically the rear platforms are upside down!

Which bolt wont tighten?

 

[DrR]

It's meant to go at the bottom of the spring, the other way round.

The bolt and washer goes through the hole in the Suspension beam.


What are those random rusty things?


The bolts that hold the shocks on?
Do you mean the ones in the boot?

Edit: Just re-read your 1st post, are you driving it with the springs how they are on pic 3?

 

[Cooksport]

I would probably get someone else to do it mate.

Suspension isnt something you want to get that wrong.

Fred isnt far from you is he?

 

[Tom]

I would probably get someone else to do it mate.

This. You've done that very wrong.

 

[JCC]

Get someone else to do it, seriously.

 

[ipodsandguns]

youv not tried doing the front yet have you?

 

[Da]

Seriously, if you can't get the rears right - do not attempt the fronts!!

 

[Gaz_]

Jeeeeeze!!! I just cant fathom why someone with no knowledge would try and fit something thats so vital

 

[ipodsandguns]

Il try and get a pic of my my ktec rears later. I cant have the death of some one resting on my mind...

 

[Gaz_]

Seriously, if you can't get the rears right - do not attempt the fronts!!

+1

 

[Mattie h]

looks like im off to a good start then! ha....

thanks for the quick replies...

don't worry i haven't driven anywhere and don't plan to yet! lol

Da - originaly fitted them with adjuster at bottom, then tried other way around then left as was getting dark....will switch back again tomorrow and i think you know what you mean with the allen bolt holds the mount to the rear beam

Da - DrRollo - the bolts in the boot yes at the top of the shock! if that makes sense?

Cookie - your right mate, can't drive it anywhere though as my front spring has snapped into pieces! ...plan is to hopefully fit these coilovers then take to garage down rd to check over etc

thanks again guys

 

[joe81]

if i was local i'd have lent you a hand.

seriously people, he's started it so he needs to finish it b4 he kills himself, anyone got any images to help him along or just good advice, its easy to knock someone:approve:

 

[Mattie h]

lol thanks for all your concerns guys, i may be stupid when it comes to fixing cars but not as stupid to go out driving it before im sure i have it correct...

i like to get stuck in and have a mess....if im not sure when i've 'finished' i'll get my mate round to help

and no haven't done the fronts yet so any pics / guides would be a big help

 

[joe81]

i had a quick look on youtube for ya, nothing clio specific though, some guidance on other models that mite help

 

[Mattie h]

cheers Joe, I'll have a butchers!

 

[ipodsandguns]

theres a guide in the guides section to fitting H&R coilovers and the rears are very similar.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum//showthread.php?t=381744

 

[krisbutler02]

i will go and get a pic for you

 

[krisbutler02]

 

[Da]

A pic or two...

View attachment 37522

View attachment 37523

 

[joe81]

that should make life easy for you, and the fronts are easy to do..... honest

 

[Mattie h]

Kris , Da - big thanks for these pics, especially if you've taken the time to go and take them now! ....

this makes much more sense now!

Matt

 

[Da]

No probs Matt, glad to help

And yes, I have just been outside crawling around under my car lol!

 

[Mattie h]

that should make life easy for you, and the fronts are easy to do..... honest

lol i've changed front springs before so i may feel a little more 'at home' but we will see!

I'm sure I'll be back on here though

 

[joe81]

No probs Matt, glad to help

And yes, I have just been outside crawling around under my car lol!

Da, you must have too much time on your hands, being a mod just isn't work enougth:rasp:

 

[Da]

Multitasking FTW

 

[krisbutler02]

And yes, I have just been outside crawling around under my car lol!

Same haha

 

[Mattie h]

thanks to you as well Kris...I've just been outside...snow everywhere and its -2!! ...looks like finishing this may have to wait until the weekend!

 

[krisbutler02]

if i was closer id come and help

 

[Mattie h]

don't worry mate, if I'm really stuck there's a few mates i can call upon....and if it comes to it there's a garage 1min away from my house i can take it to

 

[joe81]

thanks to you as well Kris...I've just been outside...snow everywhere and its -2!! ...looks like finishing this may have to wait until the weekend!

thats no excuse, put on an extra jumper, lol:rasp:

 

[Mattie h]

haha, today i had 3 jumpers a coat and a thermal t-shirt...was really warm....wish i could have said the same for my hands!