Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Let's dive into bad coilovers — we all know the struggle! You drop a pretty penny on some unknown brand, slam your truck, and before you know it, the rear is sagging, the ride is bouncy, and every bump sounds like hitting a speedbump. Bad coilovers aren't just uncomfortable; they slow down your truck, wear out your tires, and stress your strut towers and control arms. If your ride is bouncing more than once after a bump instead of settling immediately, that's your suspension waving the white flag.
What sets good coilovers apart
The difference lies in proper spring rates, high-quality build materials, and shocks with adjustable damping. Cheap units use generic, off-the-shelf parts that struggle to handle street abuse — resulting in a harsh and poor handling ride. We at Andy's only stock what we trust on our own project trucks:
Tein Flex Z and Street Basis Z — great daily driver suspension with real height adjustment
BC Racing BR and DS series — rebuildable, swappable springs, solid for track days
KW Variant 1, 2, and 3 — German-built, stainless bodies, the gold standard for street/strip
Megan Racing EZ II and Street series — strong budget pick that doesn't ride like a truck
Fortune Auto 500 series — custom-valved to your weight and use case
A few tips from our experience installing coilovers: always corner-balance after install if you can, use the spanner wrenches (not a pipe wrench), and don't crank the perch down to the spring just to get more drop. That's how you blow seals. Set ride height by the lower mount on full-bodied coilovers and keep at least an inch of shock travel.
Want to see the full breakdown on suspension adjustments and what to look for? Head over to the @andysautosporttv channel on YouTube for the complete video. Then swing by andyssport.com to grab a set of coilovers that won't have you replacing them next season.
Subscribe to @andysautosporttv for the full video and more performance content!
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andysautosport.com
Contact Us --- info@andysautosport.com
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Let's dive into bad coilovers — we all know the struggle! You drop a pretty penny on some unknown brand, slam your truck, and before you know it, the rear is sagging, the ride is bouncy, and every bump sounds like hitting a speedbump. Bad coilovers aren't just uncomfortable; they slow down your truck, wear out your tires, and stress your strut towers and control arms. If your ride is bouncing more than once after a bump instead of settling immediately, that's your suspension waving the white flag.
What sets good coilovers apart
The difference lies in proper spring rates, high-quality build materials, and shocks with adjustable damping. Cheap units use generic, off-the-shelf parts that struggle to handle street abuse — resulting in a harsh and poor handling ride. We at Andy's only stock what we trust on our own project trucks:
Tein Flex Z and Street Basis Z — great daily driver suspension with real height adjustment
BC Racing BR and DS series — rebuildable, swappable springs, solid for track days
KW Variant 1, 2, and 3 — German-built, stainless bodies, the gold standard for street/strip
Megan Racing EZ II and Street series — strong budget pick that doesn't ride like a truck
Fortune Auto 500 series — custom-valved to your weight and use case
A few tips from our experience installing coilovers: always corner-balance after install if you can, use the spanner wrenches (not a pipe wrench), and don't crank the perch down to the spring just to get more drop. That's how you blow seals. Set ride height by the lower mount on full-bodied coilovers and keep at least an inch of shock travel.
Want to see the full breakdown on suspension adjustments and what to look for? Head over to the @andysautosporttv channel on YouTube for the complete video. Then swing by andyssport.com to grab a set of coilovers that won't have you replacing them next season.
Subscribe to @andysautosporttv for the full video and more performance content!
Source:
andysautosport.com
Contact Us --- info@andysautosport.com
Please feel free to rank our video, share it, or embed it!
