Coilover help...
09-04-2009, 12:54 PM
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You will enjoy the new found ride. I think the coilovers actually ride better comfort wise then the original coil spring set up. That 5/16 spacer should give you adequate clearance. also make sure you can go lock to lock without hitting the springs or anything like that.
you should not need longer studs on your also.
which struts are those?
you should not need longer studs on your also.
which struts are those?
What's teh offset on your rims? if the rim is rubbing a spacer is the most cost effective solution. The best one is to get replacement rims with a different offest.
I've never been a fan of spacers as they stress the axle and bearing more since the load is pushed further from the fulcrum and acts as a lever.
I've never been a fan of spacers as they stress the axle and bearing more since the load is pushed further from the fulcrum and acts as a lever.
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09-04-2009, 10:49 PM
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Definitely see what kind of threads you have remaining for lug-nuts.
My personal "limit" is about 3/4" per lug. I recommend you start with a couple washers of 1/8" thick and just snug the wheels on and drive S*L*O*W*L*Y around the block... see if it rubs. If not, get 1/8" spacers and be done with it. If still, go to 1/4" spacer and so on.
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My personal "limit" is about 3/4" per lug. I recommend you start with a couple washers of 1/8" thick and just snug the wheels on and drive S*L*O*W*L*Y around the block... see if it rubs. If not, get 1/8" spacers and be done with it. If still, go to 1/4" spacer and so on.
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09-04-2009, 11:54 PM
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Got the Spacers on the car... Coils are Away from the Wheel now. But i cant do an alignment just yett. The Spring is now on the Frame sometimes... We gotta take out the MM CC Plates and re drill the whole from when we first installed it to get some more play and we will be fine.. There were plenty of Threads to mount the tires, my Friend(the mech) was worried there wasnt going to be enough, But it ended up being plenty.. This is starting to become a headache lol..
I dont know what size the a arms are , they are the only ones MMR Sells.. I will reccomend the Washers sunday when we work on it again.. (starting at 8am so we have the whole day...). Also ordering a Bump Steer kit.
Thanks for all the help. and Not going to have to roll the fenders... there is pelnty of clearance..
I dont know what size the a arms are , they are the only ones MMR Sells.. I will reccomend the Washers sunday when we work on it again.. (starting at 8am so we have the whole day...). Also ordering a Bump Steer kit.
Thanks for all the help. and Not going to have to roll the fenders... there is pelnty of clearance..
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