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Old 01-04-2016, 11:07 AM
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Hey guys im in the middle of adjusting my shocks for street use. First of all, my car stays in a garage and is driven about once a every three weeks for about 10 miles... Mostly just a cruise..

I would like to retain my ride height from my Eibach sportlines(yes its pretty low) and would like for the car to drive comfortably. (i know it might be stiff because of the ride height) Again my question is more height and then adjustability of the *****...





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I'm not following exactly what you question is. You use the spanner wrenches to adjust the ride height, and you use the compression and rebound ***** to adjust compression and rebound. Ride height can be set to however you like it. Trial and error is really the best approach for that.
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Yea, that was my question! I wanted to see if anyone had them set similar to my old height! Or maybe even a good idea as to where to start!

i posted some pics of how low id like to be
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Here is how I have mine setup.

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Do you have pictures off how low you went on the actual shock tower?

ASlo did you use UMI upper relocation bracket Viking doesn't recommend it!
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Originally Posted by cancam99ss
Do you have pictures off how low you went on the actual shock tower? ASlo did you use UMI upper relocation bracket Viking doesn't recommend it!
Do you have Viking shocks or coilovers
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Viking coilovers...
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Originally Posted by cancam99ss
Viking coilovers...
Ok, did you measure your old ride height?

If not then you'll have to measure the ride height with a tape measure and keep adjusting till you have it where you want it. That's pretty much all you can do

You can't use someone else's measurements since all springs aren't equal, your left side measurement might not be identical to the right side. Even if they are the exact same spring..
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Good to know... ill start adjusting tomorrow!
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Do you already have the coilovers or are you looking to get them?
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Originally Posted by cancam99ss
Do you have pictures off how low you went on the actual shock tower?

ASlo did you use UMI upper relocation bracket Viking doesn't recommend it!
I can take some measurements and post them for you.
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Originally Posted by cancam99ss
Do you have pictures off how low you went on the actual shock tower?

ASlo did you use UMI upper relocation bracket Viking doesn't recommend it!
Which part from us (UMI) does Viking not recommend?
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Do you already have the coilovers or are you looking to get them?
i already have them
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Which part from us (UMI) does Viking not recommend?
The pieces for the top mount..
1982-2002 GM F-Body Rear Coilover Brackets, Bolt In



the circular things...
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Originally Posted by Rise of the Phoenix
I can take some measurements and post them for you.
Please do!



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