I didn't install the adjuster knobs when I installed the shocks.
BC Coilover Setup: Compression/Rebound Settings, Ride Height Adjustment, Camber, Etc.
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I didn't install the adjuster knobs when I installed the shocks.
Wastegate13
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They come already installed on the shocks. At least mine did.
My rear knobs came in a bag.
Why not just leave them on?
Okay, I can't get the knuckle to line up unless I jack it way up. Jacking it up compresses the spring, so I can't get to max rebound. I have to jack it up even further to get the lower shock bolt in also.
Am I doing something wrong?
Ferdball did that PM help you out any
or even make sense to you?
On the extenders it looks to me like it would be easier put them on then install the shock. I haven't done it yet but it looks like it might be pretty hard to get them on and tighten the set screw all with one hand in a very tight spot.
or even make sense to you?
On the extenders it looks to me like it would be easier put them on then install the shock. I haven't done it yet but it looks like it might be pretty hard to get them on and tighten the set screw all with one hand in a very tight spot.
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They sure don't unless you can find a way the knobs can screw onto the stock a lot more. Stupid little metal piece that's in that area.
CHIEFSMS3 said:
With the help of my mechanic and his lift, we got the shock adjusted down. But I didn't do more than a few turns for the preload.
I turned the dampening to 30 (full soft), and will adjust harder slowly.
OT, looks like we'll be enemies on 10/25 and 11/29. Should be a good season with Denver out of the way.
Knob obstruction
Here's what Tatay's talking about. There is some sheet metal too close to the adjustment knob. The knob barely turns as is. So there's no way that the extender will fit over it.
Opened her up
So we removed all of these interior pieces just to get a grinder to that part.
Doesn't fit
It turns out that the extenders don't fit on the rear adjustment knobs anyway. They do fit on the fronts, so we thought we'd just swap the knobs. But the front knobs don't come off. So all of this work is wasted and I still have to adjust it the hard way.
BTW, if you have your Sirius box mounted there, it is almost impossible to get your fingers around the knob.
Frustration level = 8.5 out of 10.
fostersafb
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For the right rear damepening adjustment, I just use an allen wrench instead of the adjuster nob that came with them. I had the same issue with that piece of metal in the way. I just leave the allen in place like you would the nob. Because of the smaller profile the allen rotates just fine.
On a side note, because of the access through the jack compartment and that little tab that pops out on the right for (light access?) theres no need for the extenders.
On a side note, because of the access through the jack compartment and that little tab that pops out on the right for (light access?) theres no need for the extenders.
fostersafb
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- 2009 Mazdaspeed3 GT MGM
I sanded the edges of the the access window on the right rear side to save my arm.
fostersafb
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- 2009 Mazdaspeed3 GT MGM
BTW, for those interested I changed my dampening settings yesterday to 12F/16R (40%/53%) and so far i like it much better. Before I was running 9F/12R (30%/40%) and lately they have been feeling a bit squishy to me. The temp has gone up around here too. We've had a couple 80* days which may have something to do with it, who knows.
Just curious, do you have Sirius? If my Sirius receiver wasn't installed between the access hole and the adjustment knob, it would be a LOT easier. Right now, I can barely get to that knob.
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My directions say that 0 is hardest and 30 is softest.
It looks to me like you just softened them rather than making them stiffer.
Am I missing something here?
