Need help setting rear shock length on JIC Cross coilovers!

wildcat767676 · 07-04-2013, 06:40 PM

I've got a 2008 135i with JIC Cross Competition Coilovers. I have read JIC's instructions on setting the rear shock body length and am still unsure. Some people say to jack up car and adjust shock body length until its mounting stud goes into the lower A arm. Some say to shorter the shock body from there slightly for pre load. JIC doesn't mention this. Some also say to set length while car is sitting. I'm thoroughly confused, anyone with this car know for sure?

Thank you in advance!

wildcat767676 · 07-10-2013, 05:49 PM

No one?

07-04-2013, 06:40 PM	#1
wildcat767676 Private First Class 17 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Need help setting rear shock length on JIC Cross coilovers! I've got a 2008 135i with JIC Cross Competition Coilovers. I have read JIC's instructions on setting the rear shock body length and am still unsure. Some people say to jack up car and adjust shock body length until its mounting stud goes into the lower A arm. Some say to shorter the shock body from there slightly for pre load. JIC doesn't mention this. Some also say to set length while car is sitting. I'm thoroughly confused, anyone with this car know for sure? Thank you in advance! __________________ 2008 135i AT, iDriveNAV, Remus quad exhaust, A.P. DP/MP/IC, Custom Oil Cooler, BMS JB4/Meth/DCI, JIC Cross Coilovers/Camber Plates/STB, BMWP rotors, EBC Track pads, Motul Fluid, CF Hood, BMWP Kidneys, black painted roof/mirrors, BMWP CF rear spoiler, Roof Spoiler. VMR V710 18" Wheels.
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07-10-2013, 05:49 PM	#2
wildcat767676 Private First Class 17 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	No one? __________________ 2008 135i AT, iDriveNAV, Remus quad exhaust, A.P. DP/MP/IC, Custom Oil Cooler, BMS JB4/Meth/DCI, JIC Cross Coilovers/Camber Plates/STB, BMWP rotors, EBC Track pads, Motul Fluid, CF Hood, BMWP Kidneys, black painted roof/mirrors, BMWP CF rear spoiler, Roof Spoiler. VMR V710 18" Wheels.
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