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Old 03-01-2013 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lilgcts-v
sounds good !
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Old 09-04-2014 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by whazard
If you buy this setup MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE THE NUT THAT FITS THE BOLT FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR STRUT before you start the install. The original is welded to the stock strut and now I am stuck until tomorrow because the only places that have it are Napa or Fastenal and they are both closed on sunday.
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Does anyone know what bolt he is talking about? What is the part number and where can you order this from?
Old 09-04-2014 | 10:53 AM
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Sounds like he's referring to the BOLT FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR STRUT. There's only one bolt at the bottom of the rear strut, so it's probably that one. If you look at the stock rear dampers, the nut is welded on there. You can unthread the bolt, but if the D2s don't have the nut welded on (and apparently they don't), then you'll need to buy one.
Old 09-04-2014 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by AAIIIC
Sounds like he's referring to the BOLT FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR STRUT. There's only one bolt at the bottom of the rear strut, so it's probably that one. If you look at the stock rear dampers, the nut is welded on there. You can unthread the bolt, but if the D2s don't have the nut welded on (and apparently they don't), then you'll need to buy one.


I took an impact to my factory welded nut and buzzed it off...re-used it. Done and done
Old 09-04-2014 | 02:17 PM
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The nut is a 14mm x 2.0 thread(coarse), and you should be able to find it at a hardware store.
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Originally Posted by Creative Steel
The nut is a 14mm x 2.0 thread(coarse), and you should be able to find it at a hardware store.
Thank you.
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Finally got mine setup; true coilover in the rear.

I put the rear springs(9") on the front; needed to be a little softer and offered more adjustment and temporarily put some 7" ebay type springs on the rear. They were supposed to be 350s, but I doubt it.

It does drive ALOT better than worn out stockers, but not as good as I think it should.

I am going to eventually get Swifts but thought I would throw my .02 out there.
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Old 09-08-2014 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 54inches

So what's your settings at so far (height & stiffness)? And how's the ride comfort with your current setup? I'm thinking about going with the d2's since my car is strictly a daily driver and would rather not spend $2k on suspension.
Old 09-09-2014 | 07:53 AM
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how short of a spring would you need to go in the rear in order to make it usable for lowering the car some more? 6", 5"?

and can you comment on inboard clearance with the wheel and tire?
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Originally Posted by MarkOne
So what's your settings at so far (height & stiffness)? And how's the ride comfort with your current setup? I'm thinking about going with the d2's since my car is strictly a daily driver and would rather not spend $2k on suspension.
I cannot remember. I need to reset again and test.

I am at ~26.25" all the way around.

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how short of a spring would you need to go in the rear in order to make it usable for lowering the car some more? 6", 5"?

and can you comment on inboard clearance with the wheel and tire?
I do not understand your first question.

I am on stock wheels and have run 275-40s and 265-40s and no issues....
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Originally Posted by 54inches
I do not understand your first question.
it looks like the rear you have the height adjustment nearly maxed out for about as low as you can get it with the current length spring. knowing that, would you go with a shorter spring if you wanted to go lower than your current ride height?
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I put a 7" in.
Old 09-10-2014 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 54inches
I put a 7" in.
I think the question is how low does that allow the rear to sit with a 7" spring??
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it was, but mr. guy is being a difficult one. nothing new.
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Originally Posted by Bio248
it was, but mr. gay is being a difficult one. nothing new.
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Originally Posted by Bio248
it looks like the rear you have the height adjustment nearly maxed out for about as low as you can get it with the current length spring. knowing that, would you go with a shorter spring if you wanted to go lower than your current ride height?
Didn't you answer your own question?

Originally Posted by Onefast V
I think the question is how low does that allow the rear to sit with a 7" spring??
Apparently ~26.25".
Old 09-11-2014 | 12:21 PM
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probably. it needs a 6" spring in the rear if you wanted to dump the car, potentially shorter if you want go go a lot lower, but at what point would you run into spring bind issues? i doubt we'll ever find out.
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Originally Posted by Bio248
it was, but mr. guy is being a difficult one. nothing new.
No Dick, try using fn punctuation and I could understand your gibberish.

Originally Posted by AAIIIC
Didn't you answer your own question?


Apparently ~26.25".
Thank you sir!

Originally Posted by Bio248
probably. it needs a 6" spring in the rear if you wanted to dump the car, potentially shorter if you want go go a lot lower, but at what point would you run into spring bind issues? i doubt we'll ever find out.
NO, I put in a 7" spring to get it to sit fairly stock. It can go lower. Put in a 6" if you want it to be stance lyfe like you like.

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Old 09-12-2014 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 54inches
No Dick, try using fn punctuation and I could understand your gibberish.

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NO, I put in a 7" spring to get it to sit fairly stock. It can go lower. Put in a 6" if you want it to be stance lyfe like you like.
i use punctuation. i just don't use capital letters. there's a difference.

stock height is soooooo boring.


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