Is preload necessary for coilovers?

Is preload necessary for coilovers?

Why is preload important? Preloading your coilovers also reduces the likelihood of the coilover from completely unseating. It’s important to prevent the spring from unloading to the point where the spring becomes off-centered and is unable to properly re-seat itself.

What happens if you increase preload coilovers?

if you increase the preload on the coilover spring, the necessary force for starting the spring compression -> start a bump cycle, will increase. most aftermarket coilovers which are sold as separate height adjustable ones, can be preloaded without compromising suspension travel to a certain level.

Can you adjust preload on coilovers?

Many coilovers allow you to do this in two ways: by compressing or uncompressing the spring by way of a pair of jam nuts at the spring perch—which will alter preload—or by threading the shock’s base up or down—which will alter shock travel.

Does preload affect ride height?

If you preload the spring you are “stiffening” the spring by the amount you compress (preload) it. It will effect ride hight, but only because you are taking out sag. Preload is really for setting your sag, not ride hight.

Does preload increase stiffness?

Preloading is not the same as using a stiffer (higher spring rate) spring. Preloading does not change spring rate but preload does change the force to start moving the shock and high preload dramatically reduces shock performance over smaller bumps and makes for a more harsh ride and worse traction.

How do I make my coilovers smooth?

For a smooth ride, you need to soften both the compression and rebound on your coilovers. Fortunately, this should not be that difficult. Coilovers that provide these adjustability will also include a knob that you can just turn for adjustment. Note that not all coilovers come with adjustable compression and rebound.

Does preload affect compression?

The preload basicaly will adjust how much the spring is compressed before you sit on it. This affects the ride height – how much the rear end sags when you sit on it. Then on fully adjustable shocks you have compression and rebound adjustments.

What does more preload do?

Preload is used to adjust the shock or spring to the correct range of operation within the suspension’s travel-more preload will raise the bike up on its suspension, keeping you near the top of its travel. With less preload, the bike sits lower and closer to the bottom of its suspension travel.

Is too much preload bad?

Preloading more than the minimum to get rid of play is bad. For best shock performance, turn the preload ring until it contacts the spring and then another 1 to 2 turns.