What does preload to coilovers?

So what is preload? Preload is the initial (pre) tension (load) on your springs before carrying the weight of the vehicle. Coilover spring preload is measured in inches, in other words, how many inches have you compressed the springs before applying weight.

Are too much preload coilovers bad?

Preloading more than the minimum to get rid of play is bad. For best shock performance, turn the preload ring until it contacts the spring and then another 1 to 2 turns. No more.

What does more preload do?

The buffer provided by preload should ensure you never reach the end of your suspension’s travel. The more preload, the harder the suspension is. The lower the preload, the softer the suspension is. Finding a balance is crucial, but there are a few factors to consider when adjusting preload.

Why are my coilovers bouncy?

It WILL bounce if you shocks are set too stiff. The dampers fight with the spring and it will just feel terrible on bumpy roads at high speeds.

Should coilovers be preloaded?

One reason it is important to preload your coilovers is to reduce the likelihood of the coilover from completely unseating. You want to prevent the spring from unloading to the point where the spring becomes off centered and is unable to properly re-seat itself.

What is normal preload?

The longer horizontal solid line represents the large extent of preload reserve when the LVEDP is 8 mmHg, and the shorter horizontal solid line represents the smaller preload reserve when the LVEDP is 15 mmHg. The range of LVEDV in this individual over the normal range of LVEDP (4–12 mmHg) can be seen to be ~96–142 mL.

What is the preload on suspension?

Preload is used to adjust the shock or spring to the correct range of operation within the suspension’s travel-more preload will raise the bike up on its suspension, keeping you near the top of its travel. With less preload, the bike sits lower and closer to the bottom of its suspension travel.

Does preload affect sag?

Adjusting the preload affects what is called the “preload force”, which is the initial force that the springs exert on the shock—this is what affects the sag. By tightening the adjusting collar or external preload adjuster on the shock you will increase the preload force, which will decrease the sag and vice versa.