View Full Version : Dead Coil Position


burstaneurysm
05-23-2007, 04:35 PM
Okay, I know this has come up before...
What is the proper orientation for rear springs of a progressive nature?
Right now, my Teins are set with the dead coil on the bottom, I'm pretty sure they're in upside down. However, will I see any change in the ride characteristics with the dead coils up top? Does it matter? I know it takes 5 minutes to flip them and find out, I just want your opinions on the dead coil thing. Thanks.

streetlethalxb
05-23-2007, 10:24 PM
Mine went up.. You might possibly feel the dead coils overlap eachother during a bump, if in upside down.. not that i know for sure, but I think there has to be a difference, my springs were very specifically marked to put them in the one way.

burstaneurysm
05-23-2007, 11:53 PM
Yea, I'm wondering if flipping it might change the ride characteristics at all.

jct
05-24-2007, 12:02 AM
if it has any normal lettering make sure you can read right side up

bbscionxb
05-24-2007, 03:09 AM
my dead coils are down

craigxb
05-30-2007, 07:57 AM
its so easy to change, just test fit them for looks and performance. thats what i did when i had drop springs. I forgot which way i ended up, im on coilovers now.

kewlbox
06-01-2007, 03:52 AM
My dead ones are down also, i have tanabe df210.

It might depend on who makes them, not sure if they are all the same.