Anybody interested in a DIY Coilover kit ?
12-16-2010, 06:58 PM
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Basically these control arms would make the HiPer struts work with our cars and as far as the struts needing modifications , it just the removal of the bottom spring perch [a little cutting , grinding, and sanding] if you got the tools and a some automotive skills you should be fine.
I really hope you're just speaking in general.
For the swap, we'd need custom LCAs and someone to actually do some R&D on a W body vehicle to make sure things are right:
- Make sure the caster is correct.
- Make sure the actual strut and yoke fit in the wheel well without being too short or long with the wheels on.
- If the strut is too long or short, see if the existing struts can be modified to mount to the HiPer Strut yoke assembly, since that's what really matters in this combo; Bilsteins + HiPer Strut yoke assembly would be killer.
- Make sure the steering linkage bolts up
- Make a custom sway bar link since HiPer Strut's is 90° off; I'm not sure of the advantage of this. If we could use our existing struts, then the custom link wouldn't be necessary.
Yoke attached to the strut:
12-16-2010, 10:09 PM
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Sorry you misunderstood me. I was talking about the coilover kit when I was sayin that the spring perch needed to be removed. And as far as the control arms go they will be fully researched and test fitted.
02-26-2011, 04:49 PM
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i'm interested, i'm not liking the idea of other companys prices of 1400-2000 for a coil over kit, at that point, i'll buy a lathe and build them myself. so i'm interested in the top plates with springs and adjustable perch's.
I have about 1" of clearance between my strut and tire on my car. i would need a size for that aswell.
BTW:
KYB AGX – Performance Peddler @ $460…shipped enter “clubgp” in discount option – Adjustable springs with 4 stiffness settings
I have about 1" of clearance between my strut and tire on my car. i would need a size for that aswell.
BTW:
KYB AGX – Performance Peddler @ $460…shipped enter “clubgp” in discount option – Adjustable springs with 4 stiffness settings
02-26-2011, 05:55 PM
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I'm actually working on my sets now. Got all parts and running baggs in the rear so I'll get pics as soon as I can install and get some assembly pics.
03-12-2011, 03:56 AM
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Ok you guys finally got around to throwing these on and well finished one side tonight or should I say this morning and well having some trouble with the mounts seems like with the weight of the car the mounting piece that goes on top before the screw gets lifted up to high. And well I got it set so it is sitting higher than normal but going to see if it fixes itself when I drop it some. Let know if you guys got some suggestions.
