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My car has SPL, but i could still access the nut on top of a SPC arm.
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Full droop
When I set up adjustable body coilovers I start with installing one side without the spring and disconnect the sway bar. Compress the suspension and set the shock length to where the tire will not rub and the bump stop engages. The bumps top will keep your piston from bottoming out. This way will give you the max usable up travel, and the most droop. Takes a few when removals to get it right, but worth the effort.
Now I install the springs and set the ride height with preload. You have to be semi careful using soft springs, the spring may fully collapse and bind before the bump stop engages. In this case a tender spring may be required. If the spring does not have any preload on it at the desired ride height, you will need to buy a pair of helper springs to keep the main spring seated.
Just found in another thread. Are you saying you set the bottom mount when the shock (not spring) is fully compressed so the suspension can sag just as far as the full piston travel? I'm going to give that a try if that is correct and then adjust the spring to lower the car. I just think that I would have to tighten the spring up pretty good though
