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Old 04-27-2006, 11:44 AM
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Hey i dont have my arms yet but i bought them from jegs and i was wondering, this maybe stupid but i just want answers, how do the a-arms support the coilovers? In the picture it just looks like its a open a-arm with no spring cups or anything. I know the picture is not a good judge ment but i am a litle worried....or stupid can someone explain or tell me whats up?
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Old 04-27-2006, 12:56 PM
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anyone?
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Old 04-27-2006, 01:01 PM
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don't hold me to this but i thought that the coil over's are basically a strut with a spring attached directly to it. therfore there wouldn't need to be a spring perch because the whole unit would mount to the spindle like the original strut does..... my thoughts.
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Old 04-27-2006, 01:03 PM
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Yep, spring goes over the strut in a coil over setup, so there's no reason for there to be any spring perch in the a-arm itself.
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Old 04-27-2006, 01:05 PM
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don't hold me to this but i thought that the coil over's are basically a strut with a spring attached directly to it. therfore there wouldn't need to be a spring perch because the whole unit would mount to the spindle like the original strut does..... my thoughts.
OO if thats the case then i see how it works but that still does not seem right but i am new to coil overs and i am sure i can figure it out once i get everything here.
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Old 04-27-2006, 01:06 PM
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Yep, spring goes over the strut in a coil over setup, so there's no reason for there to be any spring perch in the a-arm itself.

ooo ok cool thanks.
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Old 04-28-2006, 12:51 PM
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anyone else have to say anything about this, i just want to make sure
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Old 04-28-2006, 01:53 PM
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What's to make sure, I have them.
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Old 04-28-2006, 02:15 PM
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Obsol3te is right. If you want to run your stock setup, some companies offer a seperate piece for the a-arms that makes a place for the spring.
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