How to make rear coil-overs using factory struts, with pics. (Page 3/49)
1MohrFiero FEB 11, 10:37 PM
Steve, that's terrific. I wish I could double your positive rating. You are fast reaching guru status. Great documentation too.

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GSXRBOBBY FEB 11, 10:58 PM
Ok it looks good but I want to hear how it preforms? Give us a road result!

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Bobby from NW Indiana
86 Fiero GT, Getting a custom look
88 Fiero GT Getting a 93 Northstar
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[This message has been edited by GSXRBOBBY (edited 02-17-2005).]

Capt Fiero FEB 11, 11:03 PM
That looks awesome. Seeing as I was thinking about doing this mod, I think you just made up my minde, I want rear coilovers.

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qwikgta FEB 11, 11:11 PM
thanks, glad to hear that they are all the way up for a reason.

I like it. Looks like i have a new project.

Rob

Rickady88GT FEB 12, 02:24 AM
fierohoho good job
I did not see any spring retainer at the top of the spring. Dont you need some type of holding device to keep the spring centered? You said you have the adjusting nut high to keep everything snug, but when you lower the nut in the car to get the hight you want the top of the spring will be free to move around if the car ever "jumped" over rail road tracks or bad roads at speed or when lifted by a jack. When the car comes down will the springs be seated properly? I have seen custom spring perches to prevent this condition. That is why both the top and bottom spring pirches on the stock system have a rolled edge, to "hug" the spring and keep it firmly in place. And there should always be a little tention on the spring to help prevent the "unseating" of the spring.
Thanks for the help. I like your step by step pics and posts.

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spearce FEB 12, 08:00 AM
Fierohoho, What is the I.D. of the threaded sleve ( or the O.D of the strut )?

Great writeup this is just the info I've been looking for.


Steve

RCR FEB 12, 08:32 AM
Great job. I've read about how to do it before, but never with the pictures. A plus for you.

Bob

dguy FEB 12, 10:15 AM
Nice write-up, fierohoho. A+4U.

One question though--how do you stop the sleeve from spinning when you turn the adjuster? Are there set screws or something similar which pins the sleeve against the strut's body?

-d.

MinnGreenGT FEB 12, 11:30 AM
Excellent write up Steve! And photographs to match!

The only thing I've got to add is that I purchased the sleeve from SCP for a bit less than the site you mentioned... just don't tell 'em your using it on a street car (they don't like that).

Are you going to be available to come down on the 21st? http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/037930.html

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cancerkazoo FEB 12, 11:45 AM
Which kit works with our struts BRP606 or BRP617?

Steve

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