With the camber plates installed, we double-checked the spring perch heights as specified in the manual (and they were pre-set and correct) and now the front strut assembly was ready to be mounted into the car.
The RTR Tactical Coilover kit comes with new swaybar end links designed for the proper length of the mounting tabs on the strut body.
Once installed, the RTR Tactical front strut and swaybar end link were good to go.
These adjustment knobs are well-made and are designed to be installed onto the damper shafts once the suspension is installed.
For the front dampers, the green lower collar on the adjustment knobs screw onto the top of the damper shaft, holding it in place. This was a very cool little detail that I have not really seen elsewhere.
Quick Reference:
Page 1 – RTR Tactical Performance Coilover Details
Page 2 – How to Adjust Ride Height
Page 3 – Front Shock Removal & Modifications
Page 4 – Front Shock Install
Page 5 – Rear Shock Removal, Rear Spring Removal, Rear Spring Install
Page 6 – Rear Shock Install & Bump Stop Modifications
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Technically, these dampers have height independent spring preload adjustment because you can preload the spring by winding in the upper perch, and then unwinding the lower perch to offset the change in length.
Comments like this is exactly what I was referring to in the article. While you are correct that ‘preloading’ the spring can be offset by lowering the lower perch to maintain the same ride height; you reduced droop travel of the suspension and increased bump travel. If your lower perch/damper body position was originally correct – for the bump stop to prevent the tire from contacting the fender liner or chassis under bump travel; then adding preload and lowering the damper body increases compression travel and now will allow your tire to contact the fender liner & chassis. Most people fail to recognize this and focus way too much on ‘preload’ (which does NOT increase the spring rate on a linear spring during its travel).
I don’t understand. Is this a Dual height adjustable coilover?
I thought it was. It looks like it is to me.
“Dual height adjustable coilovers allow independent adjustment of ride height and spring preload, usually by threading the shock body into the lower mount. This design provides a wider range of lowering without sacrificing suspension travel. They offer precise stance tuning, often for street or track, with options for 2-way damping (compression/rebound) adjustment.”
I like Vaughn Gitten Jr and all, but naming your coilovers “tactical”… lol, come on…
What ride height did you set the car? Do you have any rake?