Do any "coilover" kits actually use REAR coilovers?

[JMatt]

Everyone talks about "coilover" suspensions for our cars. Obviously, the front comes with coilovers stock, and those just get replace with different/better coilovers.

But what about the rear?

Our cars come with a spring, and a rear shock.
Is there such thing as a "coilover" for our rear suspension?

If so, can someone point me to a link somewhere?

Thanks

[Super T]

Don't think so. There's nothing magical about "coilovers" vs. separate shocks and springs, they just package nicer.

[MAGFX]

You are totally correct JMatt. There is not much room around our rear shocks to fit much of a coilover spring. I have not seen any direct bolt on ones.

Yeah, many folks use the word "coilovers" a bit loosely. When someone states that they switched to coilovers, it sounds like they changed the suspension design, when actually they only changed part for part. I guess when you spend a bunch of money, you have to use a different word (and partially incorrect) just like folks use "CAI" when the OEM intake is probably more of a cold air intake.

just my 2¢

[JMatt]

Don't think so. There's nothing magical about "coilovers" vs. separate shocks and springs, they just package nicer.

A true coilover could be ride-height adjustable without needing a spring compressor. Otherwise - from a pure physics standpoint, there's nothing the stand alone units cannot accomplish.

[Super T]

^^ This is very true, you can't really preload a loose spring.