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| How to make rear coil-overs using factory struts, with pics. (Page 34/49) |
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Madscanner
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AUG 19, 06:39 PM
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Hi All
Got the sleeve back off the strut - used the propane torch method.
Will now take the circumferance of the strut down slightly, then should be good to go!
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The Madscanner
'85 SE 2M6 automatic w WS6 suspension, factory sunroof, slightly modded interior, after-market cold air induction kit, rear spoiler, original Tech alloys, component speakers instead of the 4x10s.
Outstanding tasks - adding electric windows, locks, and mirrors (all the bits sitting around in a box, awaiting time...), new wheels and rubber, as well as rear adjustable coilovers, and poly bushings all 'round.
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Joseph Upson
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AUG 28, 08:26 PM
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A little off topic, but what was the reason front coil overs are not practical? I was thinking you could box in the lower control arm from a picture but I'm nowhere near a car that I could look at for other possible clearance problems that would need to be dealt with.
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Madscanner
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AUG 29, 06:08 AM
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Check out Formula88's post at the beginning of page 6... ------------------
'85 SE 2M6 automatic w WS6 suspension, factory sunroof, slightly modded interior, after-market cold air induction kit, rear spoiler, original Tech alloys, component speakers instead of the 4x10s.
Outstanding tasks - adding electric windows, locks, and mirrors (all the bits sitting around in a box, awaiting time...), new wheels and rubber, as well as rear adjustable coilovers, and poly bushings all 'round.
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whodeanie
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AUG 29, 12:49 PM
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has anyone used the coil-over kit from Fiero addiction?
it looks the same as held just not quite as much money.
I would like to get somthing ordered soon so any feedback would be great.
here is the link to what I am talking about
http://www.fieroaddiction.c...20_22&products_id=56
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Madscanner
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AUG 29, 04:41 PM
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Slghtly O/t, but I've noticed that the kits available Stateside have a single adjusting ring with grub screws to lock, whereas all of the kits I've seen over here use an adjusting ring and a lock ring.
Comments, e.g. what is the likelihood of two rings locked slipping against the likelihood of the grub screws damaging the threads on the sleeves?
Interested in your views.
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'85 SE 2M6 automatic w WS6 suspension, factory sunroof, slightly modded interior, after-market cold air induction kit, rear spoiler, original Tech alloys, component speakers instead of the 4x10s.
Outstanding tasks - adding electric windows, locks, and mirrors (all the bits sitting around in a box, awaiting time...), new wheels and rubber, as well as rear adjustable coilovers, and poly bushings all 'round.
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Joseph Upson
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AUG 29, 05:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Madscanner:
Check out Formula88's post at the beginning of page 6...
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That's my reason for considering boxing them in to make them stronger to counter any inherit flexibility.
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RCR
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AUG 29, 05:57 PM
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Is there really any benefit to having the shock inboard to the spring? It seems all you would need is the adjustable collar underneath, between the a-arm and the spring, and leave the shock to the side. - Boxing the a-arm was my first thought, though.
Bob
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Madscanner
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SEP 19, 08:34 AM
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Back from holiday, and have taken the spring seat off the second strut and put the sleeve on it. Just need to buy some springs now.
I have decided to buy proper strut tops, rather than modify the originals - it's purely an esthetic thing. Haven't decided yet whether to them from West Coast Fiero or Fiero Addiction - does anyone else make them?
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'85 SE 2M6 automatic w WS6 suspension, factory sunroof, slightly modded interior, after-market cold air induction kit, rear spoiler, component speakers instead of the 4x10s, poly bushes on the cradle, swapped the 14" Tech alloys for 15" Diamond Spokes...
Outstanding tasks - adding electric windows, locks, and mirrors (all the bits sitting around in a box, awaiting time...), as well as rear adjustable coilovers, and poly bushings all 'round.
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Madscanner
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OCT 03, 02:28 PM
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Hi All.
I ordered my strut tops today, from Fiero Addiction, so will see how long it takes to get them and, in the interim, will order some springs.
Ciao!
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buds
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OCT 03, 03:55 PM
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Built mine a while ago thanks to this thread.
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1988 N* GT
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