Thanx Man. Just bought these for my 05 grand marquis ill install em tmro. I may need two more tho after watching yourvideo. 4 on each spring 2 long way and 2 the short way cause ive got HEAVY speakers and the cars so long and heavy it still may not sit right w just 2 on each spring.
My rear struts are not coil over so I just unbolted the top mount and pulled down the A arm and used a pry bar as well to open up the spring to install the spacers. I didn't bother with zip ties but they seem like they won't go anywhere with the strut remounted and the weight of the car on the spring.
it might work better if you find a way to lower the top mounts of the shock , like taking a bit out of the top cup they mount intoo or putting a filler piece inside the cup , that way the spring whont be loaded in a weird way
I had a wreck and it pushed the rear wall of the trunk forward a little so I'm gonna do this I hammered it back some but it's still just barely rubbing can't hear it but can feel the heat
Actually theres a video that came out shortly after this one where i bought the cheapest coilovers i could find. They have been fine. Sorry i couldnt tell you more about the spacers
@@Phuong_Nguyen_ not a whole lot from my limited time with them. I ended up buying coilovers for super cheap and went with them. They have been great so far.
All due respect cuz I been-there-done-that....that thing is a time and money-sucking yellow deathtrap. No time to waste in 2021, flip vehicles and make $$$.
I struggle to think how someone could be so inept they kill themselves compressing a normal car spring with typical tools. Old wives tale for car guys.
That's a mistake alot of people make: thinking it's aift. It's not! All ur doing is stopping the compression. If u want ride height higher then get the lift spacers that the coils sit on instead.
@@benwoodside31 theyre rubber spacers u can buy at autozone or any auto place. they fit on the spring. then loosly zip tie them on and slide them as far up as u need then. then tighten the zip ties and let the car down. thats what i did and it worked miracles for my car
Learned a whole lot from this video and this dudes persistence yet patience!! hahaha
Something to take away is to just buy coilovers lol
Thanx Man. Just bought these for my 05 grand marquis ill install em tmro. I may need two more tho after watching yourvideo. 4 on each spring 2 long way and 2 the short way cause ive got HEAVY speakers and the cars so long and heavy it still may not sit right w just 2 on each spring.
My rear struts are not coil over so I just unbolted the top mount and pulled down the A arm and used a pry bar as well to open up the spring to install the spacers. I didn't bother with zip ties but they seem like they won't go anywhere with the strut remounted and the weight of the car on the spring.
it might work better if you find a way to lower the top mounts of the shock , like taking a bit out of the top cup they mount intoo or putting a filler piece inside the cup , that way the spring whont be loaded in a weird way
I had a wreck and it pushed the rear wall of the trunk forward a little so I'm gonna do this I hammered it back some but it's still just barely rubbing can't hear it but can feel the heat
good info.....thank you
Thanks for this. Learning a lot from your video.
very helpful. Thanks.
awesome. thanks for sharing. 🎯
Im sure if you wanted to. It would probably be better to space it out at the top of the strut than inbrtween the spring coils if you had a choice.
Simple solution. Great explanation. Dude, replace those brake rotors...
It's been like 5 years and I still havent
Being a strut, those will only add enough to max out the shock. Get a spacer for the top of the strut and you'll see some real gains
Wait a minute did you say LS swapped ok time to sub 😂
895.00 and I have a question if you have time tomorrow for a home 🏡 🙂 and a little better
I wonder if this would be a cheap substitute for a stiffer suspension for cornering at higher speeds.
Yes. But less travel
Id suggest putting a mic muffle on when you record.. also the spacers work better at the top of the coil.
Great video though, thanks!
Can i put them 2 sets of them on the same spring so it lift higher?
Yes
So here I found the car advise I was looking for...
The real advice is to not buy them and just buy coilovers like I did in the following episode
Wish I had a Festival.
How's it been since you added the spacers??
Actually theres a video that came out shortly after this one where i bought the cheapest coilovers i could find. They have been fine. Sorry i couldnt tell you more about the spacers
Is it possible to get 2 inches higher?
Id say no. Not without actual spacer machined blocks at the top. Better off with a new suspension combo like coilovers
@@thousanddollarcarguy coil overs?
Yes. Check out this video. th-cam.com/video/1qAsVEW0Fow/w-d-xo.html
I have larger springs and they don't move. Easy peasy on smaller springs.
Where can I get them
Amazon
How to remove
Can you make the spacer yourself???
Of course.
Do adding these make the car stiffer?
Technically they should yes.
@@thousanddollarcarguy yes. theoretically they should. How much would you say the did for you
@@Phuong_Nguyen_ not a whole lot from my limited time with them. I ended up buying coilovers for super cheap and went with them. They have been great so far.
@@thousanddollarcarguy ok. Thanks for the info
All due respect cuz I been-there-done-that....that thing is a time and money-sucking yellow deathtrap. No time to waste in 2021, flip vehicles and make $$$.
I'd keep it only because they are getting rare and they're kinda fun to drive.
I would have given you a thumbs up but the counter was at 333 likes...it's a sign!
Uhh thanks. Almost. Lol
Harbor freight has a tool that you can use so you don’t have to break it down
Whats the tool called?
I feel like adjustable spacers would of made this easier
I struggle to think how someone could be so inept they kill themselves compressing a normal car spring with typical tools. Old wives tale for car guys.
If you're removing it, just change the springs...
You have it on short setting do taller
$11 about you time ?
Sorry to tell you but, it doesn’t have two sizes
Top and bottom coil is supposed to be the proper way.
You didnt SHOW how you inserted them. Your arm was in the way
However safely you can pry the springs apart and wedge them in.
Jack it up higher
That's a mistake alot of people make: thinking it's aift. It's not! All ur doing is stopping the compression. If u want ride height higher then get the lift spacers that the coils sit on instead.
How do you put spacers at top of strut
Struts?
Basically make metal plates that are the same Diameter with the holes cut out for the bolts and get longer bolts.
@@benwoodside31 theyre rubber spacers u can buy at autozone or any auto place. they fit on the spring. then loosly zip tie them on and slide them as far up as u need then. then tighten the zip ties and let the car down. thats what i did and it worked miracles for my car
1st mistake, buying a Ford Festiva
Lol. You know this is a miata underneath right?
@@thousanddollarcarguy Hahaha, and that makes it better? you're too funny
@@thousanddollarcarguy BTW, I am just joking you, good video
@@basictechreviews thanks man. No offense taken. Have a good one
Oh my god. I have not seen (or used) these ghetto spring spacers since i was a kid in the 80’s. DO NOT USE THIS CRAP! Terrible idea. Terrible product.
I am leaning to your perspective. Why do so many people use these and why is there so little info on why it's such a bad idea?