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NOV 14, 08:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by longjonsilver:
...altho i can cut my springs with my chop saw, they are already the stiffest springs that Pontiac put in a Fiero, and i don't want my suspension to bounce.
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In both my '88 and '84, I have installed the stiffest (and longest/highest) '84 front springs with two complete coils cut off. No regrets, and no bounce. That's the job of the front shocks!
The biggest drawback to lowering an '84-'87 Fiero is that the metal cones (which hold the rubber bump stops) will need to be shortened by .75" (which will allow an extra 1.5" of travel at the front wheels.) It's not an easy job, but it's absolutely essential in order to greatly lessen the chances of the front suspension bottoming out with lowering/shorter springs. The front suspension will still occasionally bottom out though, which is why the rubber bump stops should not be eliminated.
But yes, the ride certainly is stiffer... and if potholes are a serious concern, then perhaps lowering wouldn't be the wisest modification to pursue.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 11-14-2018).]
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longjonsilver
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NOV 17, 09:56 PM
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i installed my battery box tonite.
i was worried that the top terminals would interfere with the operation of the headlights so i installed them to text their operation above the battery
No interference at all. Lots of room. Dunno how much, but i need a new battery and i will buy one with only side terminals.
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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longjonsilver
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NOV 20, 12:25 PM
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On the drivers side of the battery box cutout, there is light gage vertical metal that prevents the hands from tightening the sidemount battery cables, and in the case of the front - hot - red - side of the battery facilitated shorting out the battery. i neither want to short out the hot when i use a wrench to tighten the battery cable nor cut my hands on the metal there, sooooooo
The ol trusty sawzall, grinder and hammer n chizel came out and made another cut in the light gage metal and removed the vertical on the drivers side.
and the result
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lots more room to work, lots less opportunity to cut yourself or short out the battery, lots more room around the hot terminal.
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun![This message has been edited by longjonsilver (edited 11-22-2018).]
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longjonsilver
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NOV 28, 07:49 PM
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i've been doing my annual maintenance on my brakes and suspension - i gravity drain out all the old fluid in the brakes and let new flow in. One corner at a time. i grease the ball joints and the tie rod ends while i have the wheels off. This time i noticed that the r rear ball joint wasnt accepting grease but rather oozing out the side. So i decided to replace the grease fitting. But NOOOOOO! the threads are stripped and the fitting won't come out.
So i guess i have two options: Somehow repair the threads of the ball joint OR wait till the ball joint fails, and then replace the ball joint. i would rather do the former than the latter. Any ideas?
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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longjonsilver
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MAR 04, 11:10 AM
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Off topic from working on Freya. Working on my 92 S10 drum brakes after a line rusted thru and got air in the system. i can't get the bleeder screw loose, and while it is soaking in penetrating fluid i am trying to find the correct socket. 7mm is too small, 8mm is too large. 9/32 is too small, 5/16 is too large. What size do i use?
thanks
jon
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun![This message has been edited by longjonsilver (edited 03-11-2019).]
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shemdogg
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MAR 04, 12:51 PM
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Use vice grips and get a new bleeder
shem
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Spadesluck
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MAR 04, 02:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by shemdogg:
Use vice grips and get a new bleeder
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Throw some heat on it as well.
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longjonsilver
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MAR 04, 07:02 PM
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Well, ive tried using heat as well, and some love taps with a hammer as i saw on utube. Seems as if its a square not hex fiting as i now find that my 7mm end wrench fits but the hex end won't. i don't have a 12 point 7mm socket.
jon------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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longjonsilver
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MAR 08, 02:55 PM
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i find that the brake fluid squirts out of the reservoir if the lid is not on it. This is both my S10 pickup whose brakes i am working on, as well as with Freya. Is this normal or is it bad master cylinders?
jon
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Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun![This message has been edited by longjonsilver (edited 03-11-2019).]
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longjonsilver
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MAR 14, 07:08 PM
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Got some new wheels. i've always liked the look of the Fiero GT wheels, and they look spectac on Freya. Whaddya think? i guess this is the end of the GT look conversion. Next a motor swap and some repairs.
 Longjonsilver's Website
Its a little tight between the (still unfinished) wheel tub and the "new" (wornout) tires. 205 60R15 tires are bigger than 195 60R14, so theres less clearance. i probably will go with 195 50R15 tires when i buy some new ones. That should lower the front and give me greater clearance to the wheel tub.
jon ------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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