Front Coilover install (PICS!)
09-02-2004, 12:32 PM
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Notice I hadn't finished cleaning that fenderwell when I took that pic, lol. I know they won't stay that way anyways but I wanted it to look nicer for the pics so my clean new parts wouldn't have a backdrop of that nastiness...oh well, the other one looked pretty good 
09-02-2004, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dave120
Notice I hadn't finished cleaning that fenderwell when I took that pic, lol. I know they won't stay that way anyways but I wanted it to look nicer for the pics so my clean new parts wouldn't have a backdrop of that nastiness...oh well, the other one looked pretty good
It still looks great
And I think we all clean the fender walls 
09-02-2004, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JonT
I'm still trying to comprehend the concept of an OUTDOOR vehicle lift.
I hate winter.
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09-04-2004, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dave120
If you put 300# on the front with stock torsion bars, it's going to understeer badly. Some guys on here actually use an even bigger 29mm torsion in the rear, but 28 seems pretty balanced with my current setup of sway bars and shock stiffness.
My other setup was 200# up front with stock torsion bars and full stiff Konis in the rear, and it was balanced perfectly. I have those 200# ones for sale if you want them. I also have the aluminum spacer that will change them from 1.25" drop up front to about .25" if you don't want to drop it much.
My other setup was 200# up front with stock torsion bars and full stiff Konis in the rear, and it was balanced perfectly. I have those 200# ones for sale if you want them. I also have the aluminum spacer that will change them from 1.25" drop up front to about .25" if you don't want to drop it much.
Also, are helper springs needed with the coilovers?
09-04-2004, 01:21 PM
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So, what you got there are the original sealed struts?
I replaced my Koni inserts (had to drill/modify the original ones) and install new ones.....went with new springs/bushings/bumpstops etc for the whole front end.......
I replaced my Koni inserts (had to drill/modify the original ones) and install new ones.....went with new springs/bushings/bumpstops etc for the whole front end.......
09-04-2004, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by slevy951
Adjusting **** at the bottom......stay tuned....solution is in prototype/test now! Production units out in a week or two.........
Here's a sneak peak.......
Here's a sneak peak.......
09-04-2004, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by superloaf
Are your 200# coil overs or weltmeisters? If they're coilovers, how much do you want for them and do they come with the spring perches and threaded collars?
Also, are helper springs needed with the coilovers?
Also, are helper springs needed with the coilovers?
Helper springs aren't required, but some people use them.
09-05-2004, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by slevy951
Adjusting **** at the bottom......stay tuned....solution is in prototype/test now! Production units out in a week or two.........
dave120 - i have my front control arms off and the ball joints rebuilt now. want to put in delrin bushings. i removed all the bushings from the front and then noticed it looks like there is a metal collar lining the front bushing surface, such that the bushing intalls inside this metal collar. is this what yours looked like? it appears that this collar is placed there to protect the aluminum control arm, and needs to be completely smooth to accomodate the bushing. impressions?
12-22-2004, 11:22 AM
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Is it possible to drop the whole assembly down and change springs without removing the strut ?
I have a kit installed already, btu was wondering what is involved in changing springs - if I can match the ride height, can I switch them over without screwing up my alignment ?
I have a kit installed already, btu was wondering what is involved in changing springs - if I can match the ride height, can I switch them over without screwing up my alignment ?
12-22-2004, 12:14 PM
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Yep... I have changed struts inserts on my 83 944 and 84 944 without taking the strut off the spindle. It is tight sqeeze and you need to loosen the sway bar.