Rear coils "fall" when I lift my car

[Mr. Burns]

am I the only one or is there something terribly wrong with my install...

I'm running full ground control coilovers (650f/440R).

whenever I lift my car high up off the ground (either with shop lift etc)
my rear coils tend to fall away from it's place setting.

I need to carefully place them back in their spot and lower the car slowly to assure they seat properly.

is this normal?

[whodwho]

Very normal, one trick mentioned is to set the parking brake before lifting it. Also they don't need to be perfectly centered while you lower it, as long as they are not falling out they will settle in correctly.

Hopefully you have your rates listed backwards 8^)

[ravenlord89]

Spring is too short for the stock trailing arms travel. A simple limiting strap like those found on long travel off road trucks will prevent this.

[Mr. Burns]

Cool thanks guys!

Lol and yes rates are reversed.

[slammin.e28]

[88SuperETABD]

I have same kit, mine don't "fall out" get shorter shocks, so you get less droop. Problem fixed.

[Mr. Burns]

Installing koni yellows this weekend

[325ix]

Mine don't fall out but, I have tall rear mounts.

[TobyB]

Tall rear mounts solve several problems at once...

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[nyChris]

Tall rear mounts solve several problems at once...

Those other problems would be? I believe you are implying reaching the limit of shock compression ("bottoming out") when heavy load is applied to rear end?

When I was specing out my GC coilover kit, I originally had the tall rear mounts they offer on my list, but after speaking with the sales rep, (Trevor was his name I think) I was assured the standard GC RSM would be ideal. The setup in question is GC p/n Koni SA, and the same 440f/650r Eibach springs as the OP.

Just curious as to whether you have personal experience where the standard height RSMs were inadequate.

[Wh33lhop]

The tall rear mounts do NOT increase shock travel. The shocks will bottom out in the same place. They just will not droop as much.

I called GC to confirm, there is no increase in bump travel with these things. The bump stop will not fit in the cavity they create.

[mbonanni]

Is there a problem with this "falling out"? Mine does it as well but I figured it was normal considering how short the rear spring is.

[dougie30]

please explain

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[Wh33lhop]

Is there a problem with this "falling out"? Mine does it as well but I figured it was normal considering how short the rear spring is.

It's pretty normal but can get annoying if they don't re-seat right when you lower the car, or you get the big clang when they finally do de-bind themselves as you're lowering.

[mbonanni]

I always get that clank. Its my way of knowing they seated right