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SGS
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JAN 15, 10:23 PM
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The 50mm ones are really common. If you google "50mm coilover sleeve" you'll get plenty of results. Koni makes them, as well as several other manufacturers. Apparently, LOTS of cars use 50mm tubing for struts. I have discovered this since I need 54mm sleeves for my application (which isn't a Fiero), and the 54mm ones aren;t nearly as common.
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Tha Driver
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JAN 16, 06:10 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by SGS:
The 50mm ones are really common. If you google "50mm coilover sleeve" you'll get plenty of results. Koni makes them, as well as several other manufacturers. Apparently, LOTS of cars use 50mm tubing for struts. I have discovered this since I need 54mm sleeves for my application (which isn't a Fiero), and the 54mm ones aren;t nearly as common. |
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Well that doesn't help. All I get is results that are talking about 50 mm sleeves, for sale at retail (too much for me), how to install them, cutting 50mm off of other things, shirt sleeves, Sleeves Sex Toys  , etc.
ALL we need to know is what Honda to buy the kit for that has sleeves that fit the Fiero. If just ONE person would post with that info.....
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"
To resist the influence of others, knowledge of one's self is most important.
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couldahadaV8
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JAN 16, 09:16 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Tha Driver:
ALL we need to know is what Honda to buy the kit for that has sleeves that fit the Fiero. If just ONE person would post with that info.....
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OK, the box says "90-97 Accord". The box is kind of generic so it doesn't have a brand or make on it, but now you do have all the info you need to buy some.[This message has been edited by couldahadaV8 (edited 01-16-2010).]
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SGS
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JAN 16, 11:19 AM
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couldahadaV8
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JAN 16, 11:36 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by SGS:
The best reason to buy the components instead of a kit meant for another car is that you'll only pay for the stuff you actually need. You buy the Honda kit, you get stuff for all four corners when you only need two, and the springs might not be right for your application. |
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Oh, the springs are certainly not right for a Fiero application. They are about 7" long and of an unknow stiffness. I did sell the 2 threaded sleeves that I didn't use to someone else, so if you get together, 2 of you can buy one kit and split it. Yes the springs and some left-over aluminum bits are left, but if I keep them long enough I'll probably find a use for them.
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IVANNATINKLE
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JAN 16, 02:43 PM
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Today I got two hyperoo? 325lb springs 15 a piece and two 7in bliston sleves with adjuster knuckle for 10$ each I'll post pictures springs are almost new! I hope that rate isn't to harsh for my kyb struts
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SGS
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JAN 16, 04:22 PM
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I hope the sleeves fit your struts. Bilstein makes a lot of single tube dampers....good ones, but the bodies are smaller than the 50mm strut tubes you have.
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Patrick
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JAN 17, 04:16 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by couldahadaV8:
OK, the box says "90-97 Accord".
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That seems simple enough. Thanks for the info. 
| quote | Originally posted by RWDPLZ:
I would definately use the 7" sleeve with a 12" spring.
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Is the length of the sleeves as critical for 12" springs as they might be when using shorter springs? I've got two 12" 325 lb springs here I'd like to try, and I've been holding off until I tracked down some suitable coilover sleeves.
So would ones like these do the deed, although I have no idea how long the sleeves are? Less than $42 including shipping. They're certainly inexpensive enough, especially considering there are enough sleeves to do two Fieros.
eBay item # 330381077459 ...  [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 01-17-2010).]
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couldahadaV8
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JAN 17, 11:58 AM
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That looks more or less like the kit I bought. It will work fine with 12" springs. You will find that the spring seat is around 2" from the bottom, so that length of threaded sleeve is good.
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IVANNATINKLE
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JAN 17, 01:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by SGS:
I hope the sleeves fit your struts. Bilstein makes a lot of single tube dampers....good ones, but the bodies are smaller than the 50mm strut tubes you have. |
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ohh god thats no good! i hope these fit if not ill have to try to hone them out?? or sand the hell out of my strut tube untill they fit.. they look to be pretty close to the right size?
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