Technical question about adustable height bilstein 5100/5125 shocks such as in SS kit

crackiswack

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I'm pretty sure I have this correct in my head, but just wanted to make sure I was not making a mental error since I don't actually have the coilovers in hand. The Bilstein 5100/5125 style shocks change height by having a moveable collar on the shaft correct? So by moving the collar up and down to change the height, it changes the distance between the top plate and lower springmount so that there is more preload on the spring thus resulting in a higher ride height correct? How is this method different than using spring spacers such as in the toytec kit if the same spring is used in both cases?
 
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I'm pretty sure I have this correct in my head, but just wanted to make sure I was not making a mental error since I don't actually have the coilovers in hand. The Bilstein 5100/5125 style shocks change height by having a moveable collar on the shaft correct? So by moving the collar up and down to change the height, it changes the distance between the top plate and lower springmount so that there is more preload on the spring thus resulting in a higher ride height correct? How is this method different than using spring spacers such as in the toytec kit if the same spring is used in both cases?

It's not different and it is just adjustable giving you the 'choice'.

:cheers:
 

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