D2 Coilovers
#142
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.
Does anyone know what bolt he is talking about? What is the part number and where can you order this from?
#143
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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.
#144
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
#147
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.
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.
#149
#151
I am at ~26.25" all the way around.
I am on stock wheels and have run 275-40s and 265-40s and no issues....
#152
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?
#157
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From: Where the Navy tells me to go
Apparently ~26.25".
#158
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.
#159
No Dick, try using fn punctuation and I could understand your gibberish.
Thank you sir!
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.
Thank you sir!
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.
Last edited by 54inches; 09-11-2014 at 08:25 PM.
#160
stock height is soooooo boring.