GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Discussion about the first generation GS300

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Old 10-23-07 | 11:24 AM
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So ive got all my parts for suspension and jdm bling.

Wanted to know if there is an order to installing coils and wheels, this is my DD so i'm trying to knock everything out at once.

Install coils first then adjust ride on stock rims?
Install Rims and THEN install coils?
Or just find all the specs;Tire size etc. and do all at once?

Old 10-23-07 | 11:27 AM
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I wouldnt adjust your ride to your stock rims if you plan on changing them, you would have to re-adjust, or at least I would think so. Im not sure though, I could be wrong, but I just say do it all at once.
Old 10-23-07 | 12:24 PM
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Coils first, wheels second.
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what he said
Old 10-23-07 | 12:47 PM
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so yeah coils first.

then alignment.

then rims tires.

Lower to desired height.

re-align?

sounds good?

thanks btw.
Old 10-23-07 | 01:30 PM
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Install coilovers and wheels at the same time.Adjust the coils height to the wheels and than get an alignment..
Old 10-23-07 | 02:23 PM
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Yep Suspension first then wheels!
Old 10-23-07 | 02:34 PM
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sound good.
Old 10-23-07 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by johnee78
Install coilovers and wheels at the same time.Adjust the coils height to the wheels and than get an alignment..
This one is correct. Keep in mind your ride height will drop as the springs settle.
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Originally Posted by johnee78
Install coilovers and wheels at the same time.Adjust the coils height to the wheels and than get an alignment..
i'll be doing this when my wheels come in
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