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Why are coilovers thought of as better???

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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:05 PM
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Why are coilovers thought of as better???

Is it the better spring to shock alignment or what???

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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:39 PM
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They're very adjustable.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 11:14 PM
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more compact and usually lighter also
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 06:30 AM
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I think that the coils on them help the ride too, keep the shock more sturdy.

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 10:29 PM
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The biggest benifits are indeed adjustability and quick changabilty. With most you can adjust ride height, shock damping in both directions, and quickly change springs to change the spring rate. Good ones are lighter than seperate shocks and OEM type springs. They are also easier to fabricate into custom chassis setups than seperate shock mounts and spring perches.

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