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Seanpaul
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JAN 27, 11:50 AM
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What I don't understand, is why can't you just use the existing spring perch with a sleeve, and a 7 inch spring?
There is only 4" of travel in the Fiero strut wouldn't a 12" springs be a bit over kill??
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doublec4
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JAN 27, 01:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Seanpaul:
What I don't understand, is why can't you just use the existing spring perch with a sleeve, and a 7 inch spring?
There is only 4" of travel in the Fiero strut wouldn't a 12" springs be a bit over kill?? |
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People get rid of the strut perch because of its large diameter. This gives people additional clearance for wider rims/tires.
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doublec4
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JAN 28, 11:47 AM
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For those of you who have done this,
When trying to make adjustments to the ride height, what keeps the threaded sleeve from rotating around strut body when trying to turn the collar?
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Fie Ro
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JAN 28, 03:21 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by doublec4:
For those of you who have done this,
When trying to make adjustments to the ride height, what keeps the threaded sleeve from rotating around strut body when trying to turn the collar?
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With the car jacked up and the spring unloaded it should be easy to keep the sleeve in place...
But imho, it is better when its sealed to the strut..
| quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro:
With the sleeves installed I filled the gap at the top with sealant to keep water and debris out
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- it also keeps the sleeve from turning 
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couldahadaV8
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JAN 28, 03:56 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Seanpaul:
What I don't understand, is why can't you just use the existing spring perch with a sleeve, and a 7 inch spring?
There is only 4" of travel in the Fiero strut wouldn't a 12" springs be a bit over kill?? |
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Keep in mind that a 7" spring has an overall length of 7". The total distance between the coils might be around 3-4" (I'm guessing here, but I could check with the 7" ones I have). Put that on the car and drop the car down and the weight compresses it 2-3", so you have very little/no suspension travel before you coil-bind the spring. Very bad for the spring let alone the ride![This message has been edited by couldahadaV8 (edited 01-28-2010).]
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doublec4
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FEB 19, 03:51 PM
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IVANNATINKLE
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FEB 19, 06:48 PM
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well I have some 7 in sleeves with the Adjuster nut (dose anybody have two of the screws that go into the adjuster nut? ill pay $$) and two 12 in 325LB screws Now is this all i need for the project ? i have two kyb struts as well Can i make coil-overs on the components I've mentioned with out the Coil-over upper strut mount offered by dave held ?
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ALJR
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MAR 10, 01:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IVANNATINKLE:
well I have some 7 in sleeves with the Adjuster nut (dose anybody have two of the screws that go into the adjuster nut? ill pay $$) and two 12 in 325LB screws Now is this all i need for the project ? i have two kyb struts as well Can i make coil-overs on the components I've mentioned with out the Coil-over upper strut mount offered by dave held ? |
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Wow, a 325lb screw may be hard to find in the Fiero community... Might wanna try a ship yard 
The set-screws on the adjuster nut can be found at HD/Lowes and maybe a Hobby Shop that specializes in R/C cars...
Think I am going to give this project a shot... Found the below coilover sleeves at Summit Racing for $20.00 each... May also look for the suggested Honda kit on ebay. If I go for the Honda kit, I will have two extra 5" sleeves available if anyone is interested...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFC-20122-7/
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IVANNATINKLE
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MAR 10, 03:59 PM
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lol i have the springs and everything accept for the little screw thanks for letting me know where to get it!!! i got it all at a local swap meet for less than 55$
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ScotMac
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MAR 18, 01:45 AM
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Hi, i'm looking at doing this conversion. For the AFCO 20126 sleeve, does anyone know what hardware to get w/ it? ie, if i want 2 jam nuts and the top retainer, what should i get?
Thanks.
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