I've heard the term used and don't know what it means? Are there coilovers that aren't real? I know it sounds like a weird question to ask, but humor me please. Thanks.

 

well correct me if im rong but coilovers are the entire shock system....there super expensive like atleast $1,000 and they are fully adjustable; ride height, camber and toe

and then there are springs in which you just change the spring over the stock shock to achieve a lower ride height that is non adjustable. price point around 300

 

The term is actually "True" coilovers vs "Sleeve" type coilovers.

True coils have a threaded body and sleeve type coils use a locking plate (sleeve) to keep the springs in place.

Sleeve type coils tend to make more clunking noises and are used more for lowering a show car since they aren't as safe as true coils when pushed to the limit since the sleeve can cause the spring to slip.

True coils are more expensive but you get what you pay for, they usually have no clunking noise and they are great for the track.

 

Thanks for the explanation.

 

Anytime

 

I always thought true coilovers had the same setup in the rear as the front where the strut goes inside the spring and mount in the same location. Usually the spring is of smaller diameter compared to stock. Other coilovers are designed like stock where the rear suspension has separate spring and strut mounts.

 

They do and mine are like this.