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Jncomutt
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JAN 29, 12:14 PM
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So what spring rate is reccomended as a good place to start with early chassis, 88 cradle, 3800sc, man trans? I'm thinking about ordering 300-350, just not sure which end is better to start at. I have no problems getting another set of springs, but the closer the first time, the better. The car is pretty stripped down, and aimed more towards handling than comfort..
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GSXRBOBBY
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JAN 29, 05:20 PM
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300 should be fine from what I'm told. Edit for typo ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
219customs@verizon.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
 [This message has been edited by GSXRBOBBY (edited 01-30-2005).]
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jstricker
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JAN 29, 11:51 PM
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 All of my components came from Speedway Motors and I think I gave about $140 for them. Almost $100 of that was for the Carrera Chrome Springs because that was the look I wanted. Springs are available much cheaper. The wrench was also about $7 IIRC to adjust the perches John Stricker
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GonsaiPK
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JAN 30, 05:11 PM
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That's beautiful! Money well spent, I think.
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 02, 11:52 AM
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John that is a really nice looking setup. Is that $140 for 2 chrome plated springs and 2 adjustable threaded perchs? ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
219customs@verizon.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
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KillerX
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FEB 03, 12:11 AM
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| quote | | Originally posted by Steven Snyder:
84-88 rear struts: KYB 234005 ("GR2"). For 88s you may need to grind into part of the mounting area of the strut for spindle clearance. If you have factory 88 struts you will see the cutout that is missing from the 84-87 replacement struts such as the 234005. If not, just install the strut temporarily and try to adjust to max camber. If you can't get the adjustment bolt to go to its maximum camber setting you need to trim. You'll see a mark on the strut where the spindle and strut collided. Just dremel away until it clears.
84-87 front shocks: KYB KG4538 ("Gas-A-Just")
88 front shocks: 343127 ("GR2") or KG4513 ("Gas-A-Just")
The best price I found was from www.pickproparts.com, but there are certainly other dealers with similar and perhaps better prices.
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wow thanks alot!!! Great prices on there! So I order the 84-88 rear struts: KYB 234005 ("GR2") for my 85 and itll work with my sleeve and spring? (with the exception of cutting that middle peice off which will be a joy LOL) Brad 
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jstricker
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FEB 03, 12:42 AM
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Something like that, I don't remember for sure and the receipts are at the shop. You can go to Speedway Motors and price out what you want yourself. They have a very large selection of whatever you might want.............and then some.  They aren't the cheapest, but they are next day to me for regular UPS ground rates and I've never had anything backordered, unlike Jegs. John Stricker
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[This message has been edited by jstricker (edited 02-03-2005).]
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 12, 11:55 PM
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Dino
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FEB 13, 01:23 AM
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Yeah I'd like to hear about how to do coilovers on Koni's too. Anyone want to tell the story?
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Will
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FEB 13, 09:20 AM
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As far as Konis go, they do require more modification than normal struts, but they still work. You have to disassemble them and either turn the cap nut down to a small enough diameter to fit inside the threaded sleeve or put the threaded sleeve on and then put the cap nut back on. You'll also need to turn down the strut body right below the cap nut just a bit. www.colemanracing.com has 2.040 sleeves that make this easier.
Be careful when removing the cap nut, as you'll blow off the nitrogen charge. A tech at Koni says that this is no big deal as they frequently do this in order for the shocks to not raise a customer's very low AutoX car...
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