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02 mustang GT coilovers are very bouncy

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Slow_2v

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So I just installed bc racing coilovers on my mustang last weekend and the rear end is bouncing like crazy. I have messed with the damping adjusters a little bit but nothing seems to change it. The car is pretty low but I can't imagine that is affecting it this much. I can barely stay in my seat. I'm really confused as to why it is bouncing so much, I have double checked my work and it checks out. The only thing is I don't have rubber isolators in the back (I ordered some) and the spring doesn't seem like it has any tension when I jack the car up and let the axle hang. Please I am so lost with this and would really appreciate some help.
 

HemiRick

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Its normal for the springs to be loose when off the ground....The shocks/struts control the springs....yours are not. Sounds like they are bad.
 
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HemiRick said:
Its normal for the springs to be loose when off the ground....The shocks/struts control the springs....yours are not. Sounds like they are bad.
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Do you think I got a defective strut?
 

HemiRick

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Yes the 2 rear ones are not doing they're job
 

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You did trim or replace the rear snubber didn’t you? It’s right above the pinion and if your rear is dropped over about 1-1/2” it’ll hit. Remove it, trim it until you have about 1-1/2” clearance and bolt it back in. Bet it cures your problem
 
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