SpeedxRacer

Trying to take the coilover apart to install the OEM top hats, I saw a thread with pictures on how to put it all together but my main concern is the knob... how do I remove the knob? Just the 21mm nut?

Thanks

negcamber

What knob are you talking about? The one on top of the pss9 shock used to adjust the stiffness?

RadioZero

are you talking about the adjustment knob? IIRC, it's small and you shouldn't have to remove it.

SpeedxRacer

yup the adjustment knob, odd... seems like it has to be removed for the top hat install?

terahertz

the dial with the 1-9 numbers on it needs a 1.5 mm hex if i remember correctly. the base of the adjustment knob yeah i just used something big enough to fit, not sure if its 21mm or not. it locks up against the nut that you're suppoesd to put under it. if you have more questions feel free to pm

slackfaster

You have to remove it but make sure to mark it so you can put it back on in the right orientation... use a sharpie.

The big install thread has pictures...

slackfaster

... the thread is called Good price for Bilstein PSS9s at this site, $1149 shipped


my post is here and this is the relevant picture..
hope that helps

SpeedxRacer

finished installing, did anyone having trouble adjusting the rear ride height? the front from the factory was pretty low, i was trying to set the rear to a even height with the front so i can get my alignment done.

slackfaster

they aren't set from the factory...

from that other page... link


my spring perch heights are 12-7/8" for the rears and 8-3/8" for the fronts.
- as measured (as per diagram) from center of mount screw -

front rear of car is the same ride height and no rubbing