How to Raise or Adjust Coilovers – A Simple Guide from Stanced UK®

How to Raise or Adjust Coilovers – A Simple Guide from Stanced UK®

One of the biggest benefits of coilovers is their adjustability — allowing you to fine-tune your car’s ride height and stance to suit your needs. But for those who aren’t suspension experts, the adjustment process can feel a bit overwhelming.

At Stanced UK, we’re here to make things simple. Whether you're raising your car after going too low, or just fine-tuning the ride height, here’s a quick guide to help.

🛠️ Raising Coilovers with Spring-Perch Adjustment

Our Official Stanced UK® coilover kits use partially threaded dampers. This means ride height is adjusted by moving the spring perch — not the base of the shock body.

To raise the vehicle:

1. Jack up the car safely and remove the wheels.

2. Loosen the lower locking collar beneath the spring perch using a C-spanner.

3. Rotate the spring perch upwards to raise the car.

4. Tighten the locking collar securely back into place.

📏 Pro Tip: Measure for Consistency

Use a reference point (e.g. the bottom thread end or damper body) and measure the distance to the spring perch on both sides. This helps ensure both sides are raised evenly — avoiding a wonky stance or uneven handling.

🔍 What About Fully Threaded Coilovers?

If you were using fully threaded coilovers, ride height could be adjusted independently of spring preload by moving the lower shock body. These kits are more common on track-focused setups and are better suited to corner balancing.

Corner balancing involves placing the car on four corner scales and adjusting each corner to evenly distribute weight across the chassis — a more advanced setup that’s generally unnecessary for street use.

✅ Can You Adjust Coilovers Without Removing Them?

Yes — coilovers can usually be adjusted while still installed on the car. You’ll just need to:

• Jack the car up

• Remove the wheels for access

• Use a C-spanner to unlock and rotate the spring perch

You don’t need to remove the coilovers from the car entirely.

Final Thoughts

Raising your coilovers is a straightforward process when you understand how they work. Stanced UK® coilovers are designed to make ride height adjustment simple and reliable, giving you full control over your stance and comfort without the confusion.

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