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05-05-2012, 01:03 AM | #1 |
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Adjusting Rear KW sleeve over kit
Just how do you adjust the rear spring perch without the base from spinning? I've tried to use a few different spring compressors to unload the suspension but had no luck... I ended up having to take the control arm bolts back out.
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05-05-2012, 07:45 AM | #2 |
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I have no experience with the KW rear height adjuster on the e9x M3. However, I bet if you were to add thrust sheets at the top and bottom of the spring you'd be able to adjust rear ride height without having to remove the rear spring.
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05-05-2012, 01:24 PM | #5 | |
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Yeah i'm running KW's. I put the car up tomorrow and see what kind of adjustment I can make with no compressor. |
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If you can't easily adjust the ride height I'd recommend adding thrust sheets... |
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05-06-2012, 05:53 PM | #7 |
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An oil filter wrench is your magic tool. Use it to hold the base
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06-01-2012, 01:10 AM | #11 |
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I just got my KW kit in the mail.
Looking at the rear adjusters, there doesn't appear to be a locking mechanism. My concern is that the collar position may shift over time. From the posts in this thread, it sounds like the adjuster is constantly preloaded by the springs, even at full rebound. I'm going to scribe the collar position when I install mine and check for any shifts periodically. Has anyone had any issues with the rear adjusters shifting over time?
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06-01-2012, 11:54 AM | #12 |
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As Richard said, any tool to hold the base in place, will do the trick. It can become a bit annoying, but it's not difficult at all.
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06-01-2012, 05:35 PM | #13 |
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Does anybody have some actual step by step instructions for lowering the KW sleeve over kit? The 3 page pamplet that came with the kit does not really show you how to do anything.
It just states to put the car on level ground and adjust accordingly. Not very helpful for the first timer. Thanks...
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06-02-2012, 02:43 AM | #14 |
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You need a coilover wrench to properly adjust the suspension height.
Like the post mentioned above earlier, using an oil filter wrench on the base, you should be able to turn the rear height adjustment collars with a coilover wrench.
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