Helper Spring Removal

[stig mick]

I have a set if tanabe sustec coilovers on my s14

They are at the lowest setting all way round but the car still sits a little high die my liking

Can I remove the thin helper springs or will it be too low for the coilovers to respond properly?

Eg will the car be riding on the struts and not te springs?

[Beer Baron]

yeah you can remove the helper springs. all they do is keep the main spring captive under droop (ie when the shock is extended the helper springs ensure the main spring stays up against the top spring perch). removing them 'might' cause you some spring rattle if the main springs are too short and may at worst cause the springs to drop off the upper perch under droop and then not re-seat properly when the car comes back down. doesn't often happen but it's possible. in your favour though plenty of people run without them. personally though, I would leave them. they do have a purpose.

[stig mick]

Thanks mate

Ill hoist the car and see If the are still compressed slightly idont want to lower the car that much more maybe an inch or less

[08r3308]

are coilovers are 2 way adjustable yes , its safe to remove helper as the main spring will always be captive.

obviously after removing them adjust main spring according.