Ok finally got the chance to install the coilovers. Had the rear installed first then the front.
GAB Adjustable Shocks(height, compression and rebound in 32 steps) from the coilover set
GAB Springs with Height adjustment from the coilver set.
Spring Mounts
Shock Bushing and Spec
Spring Close Up
Shock Close Up
GAB Springs compared to OEM Springs.
OEM Tokico Shocks compared to GAB Adjustable Shocks
OEM Mounts to be re-used
Rear GAB Shocks and Springs Installed
Rear Height at Max Spring adjustment.
Initial setting:
Springs - set at max height
Shocks - adjustment knob set at 16th click ( 1-32 clicks, corresponding to softest to hardest)
These settings have eliminated the underdamped setting of the OEM shock/spring combo. The stock OEM shock is to blame for the underdamped suspension
Readjusted the spring height to this setting for a mild drop and set the shock adjustment knob to 17th click.
I'm not a fan of lowered ride and stance, function over form first
GAB Front Coilovers
Shock Close up
Top Mount Close up
Spring Close up
GAB Front coilovers and OEM Shock/Spring Assy
Front Coilovers Installed
Adjusted height by rotating the base of the shock (took me 30 minutes per side, unmount wheels, remove shock bolts
Stock OEM Shock/Spring
GAB SS Front Coilover Factory Setting (This setting will work with those without front chins)
GAB SS Front Coilover Final Adjusted Height (rotated the shock base)
Test Drove over speedbumps in the subdivision and seems ok. Will have to fine tune the shock compression/rebound.