Coil Over assembly..., I just gotta be sure |
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Coil Over assembly..., I just gotta be sure |
tygaboy |
Feb 26 2017, 12:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,303 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Can I get a confirmation of what else, if anything, I need as I assemble the coil over kit?
Is there some sort of bushing/washer that lives on the shaft UNDER the top spring hat that supports it? All I got was the plastic washer that slides down the shaft and sit on the shock body. I watched this video and nothing is mentioned or used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGIrZ1sJVdc It just seems like there'd be something more so I figured better to ask and be safe than sorry. Thanks in advance. Chris Attached thumbnail(s) |
914forme |
Feb 26 2017, 03:54 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Sort of.
You could add a bump stop, that slide down to the lowest step. Then the spring plate, it just sits down to the point where it hits the next step, then everything else. If your springs are not long, it will not feel very good, until it is in the car, I zip tie my springs to the hat, and will be running tenders just to make up the difference when in full droop mode. My car used to sit super low, don't think I would ever hit full droop before something else stopped the movement. Could always add limiting straps etc.... I will most likely change over to a 12 to 14" spring just to make sure I am father down the sleeve on the coil overs. My old ones where about an 1.5" from the top. I can go out to the shop and take pictures is that the rebel racing kit? I also have a set of Colemann racing units, I like the hats on them better. No slot to slip over the shaft just a simple drilled hole, leaves you with a bit more of a positive feel. |
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