Rear Lowering Spring Question.

[95GreenGSX]

Ok, so I finished my install of my lowering springs. It wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be. I also got the DME rear camber kit with involed me taking off the rear control arms off. Btw, The control arm camber bolts were a PITA to get off. It took about 1 1/2 per side, 2 cans of PBblaster, and a air hammer but they finally came free. My question is for the rear springs.

Are they suppose to be installed tight coils down or up?
In the picture the tight coils are down with the green arrow drawn towards the tight coils. Also, In the red box are the rear springs.

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[ranger87]

Most of them go in the opposite way they are in your pic, flipped over. If there's any kind of lettering or numbers they should go up like you are reading them. The coils should be wound and cut so the end fits the spring pocket on the strut one way but not upside down. If it still doesnt look right contact the manufacturer.

 

[95GreenGSX]

I was thinking that they go the other way too but the name reads right when it faces the way in the picture, I have no idea. Any help?

 

[x5150]

Are those tanabe's? Same orange color but faded. If so, mine are installed with the tighter coiled side on top.

 

[GS ice T]

I think the springs should function the exact same installed either way. I'd put the tight side on top so they are less visible for the look.

 

[nlzn]

Rear lowering springs on mine came with the "coiled up" side down, and my current springs are installed that way as well.

 

[95GreenGSX]

Nope, there megan racing. I called them today to see which way they should be installed, theysaid that they should be tight coils on top. Which is weird because the name reads upside down. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[oldman420]

I got those same springs so good to know