Smart to install new coilovers and wheels at the same time? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jcas · 08-13-2018, 09:05 PM

So, I recently got new coils and wheels and i was wondering if it's a good idea to just install them at the same time or do one at a time and get an alignment each time. I know it sounds like a dumb question i'm just unsure. Thank you in advance!

Sapphireho · 08-13-2018, 09:09 PM

get it all on and get aligned. Done.

Yoshoobaroo · 08-13-2018, 09:37 PM

You don't need an alignment for wheels, so it's up to you what order you want to do it in.

new2subaru · 08-13-2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcas

So, I recently got new coils and wheels and i was wondering if it's a good idea to just install them at the same time or do one at a time and get an alignment each time. I know it sounds like a dumb question i'm just unsure. Thank you in advance!

I prefer to one mod at a time so you can feel the difference/no difference each one makes.

As stated, wheels don't need an alignment.

Leonardo · 08-14-2018, 12:02 AM

Get your wheels put on, then install your coils, now get an alignment. You are done!

There is a good DIY on how to install coils in the DIY sectuon.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 08-14-2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcas

So, I recently got new coils and wheels and i was wondering if it's a good idea to just install them at the same time or do one at a time and get an alignment each time. I know it sounds like a dumb question i'm just unsure. Thank you in advance!

You don't get an alignment with just new wheels unless you want to adjust them for fitment in some way, but it's easier to put the new wheels on when you install the new coils to save time. Align afterwards

N1rve · 08-14-2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcas

So, I recently got new coils and wheels and i was wondering if it's a good idea to just install them at the same time or do one at a time and get an alignment each time. I know it sounds like a dumb question i'm just unsure. Thank you in advance!

For me, I did this path, Coilovers, alignment, wheels. Since I was putting on 18X9.5 +38 with 255 35 R18, I needed coilovers installed first. These wheels would rub on stock suspension. So I couldn't put wheels first.

I would get the alignment after wheels, because once you install the coilovers and then put the wheels on, you may want to run more negative camber to tuck the wheels more.

I regret getting an alignment before the wheels because I want to run more negative camber after I put in my new wheels.

You also might want to consider some LCAs for the rear, you don't need anything fancy, but it'll be best for tire life to reduce the camber in the rear and have 0 toe. I have SPC LCA with toe kit and I minimize the camber in the rear (-1.1) and with the toe kit, I aligned it to pretty close to 0 toe. I have 0.08 total toe in for stability purposes.

Spuds · 08-14-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

Get your wheels put on, then install your coils, now get an alignment. You are done!

There is a good DIY on how to install coils in the DIY sectuon.

How exactly does someone install coilovers with the wheels on?

Yoshoobaroo · 08-14-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

How exactly does someone install coilovers with the wheels on?

Easy, just drop the subframes!

Enkrow · 08-15-2018, 03:21 AM

I'd install them at the same time, then get an alignment. I don't see a reason to create more work for yourself.

86MLR · 08-15-2018, 11:25 PM

Tyres will give more grip/quicker laps than coils

With that chuck both on while the car is on stands, then get an alignment

Profit

Trueweltall · 08-16-2018, 09:34 AM

You're better off doing everything at once to save yourself time and effort. I hate jacking my car up, getting stands and then taking all my wheels and tires off so I would get it done in one go.

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Jcas Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: 2013 Limited Subaru BRZ Location: NJ Posts: 47 Thanks: 61 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Smart to install new coilovers and wheels at the same time? So, I recently got new coils and wheels and i was wondering if it's a good idea to just install them at the same time or do one at a time and get an alignment each time. I know it sounds like a dumb question i'm just unsure. Thank you in advance!

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