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What all do i need to convert to a rear coilover setup????

Old 01-24-2013, 07:44 PM
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Default What all do i need to convert to a rear coilover setup????

Like the title says im converting the car to coilovers and im stuck on what to get for the rear. Do i need to buy a conversion kit? if so whats the best? Anything will help thanks guys.
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Do you want coilovers? Or are you just saying you want adjustable ride height suspension?
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Coilovers. I had koni 4/4s on it and they were great for street driving but i would rather go with a strange or qa1. My question is if i went with strange coilovers what else would i need to do the install. Would i need this http://www.midwestchassis.com/shocks--mounts.html or what would i need springs, etc?
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QA1 makes a direct bolt-in coilover for the rear. However, I don't suggest coilovers to anyone because there is no benefit other than adjustable ride height and the car wasn't designed to be a coilover.

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So would you suggest running a strange shock and a stock spring?
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Anyone else with suggestions?
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The Strange shocks are a great value for the cost, by far the best bang for the buck. We do coil-over setups with Strange shocks all the time, and there is no problems or complex parts to get the install done.

If you are considering doing the coil-over package you will definitely want to do the lower mounts, and we offer the complete package for the guaranteed best deal and is a complete bolt-in setup. Give us a call!
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I got my coilover setup through Midwest Chassis, Eric steered me through the maze and sent a complete package that adressed the lower control are geometry issue with lowered cars.
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Sounds good! I have heard nothing but the best about Midwest Chassis, so looks like ill be going with you setup with the lower mounts. I was mainly worried about the mounting points on the rear but after looking up your lower mounts im set! Thanks for the info.


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