Koni struts shocks what springs?
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Koni struts shocks what springs?
Hey so I'm getting koni struts and shocks and I don't know if I should replace the rear springs or keep the stock ones. And do I need the isolaters. So the springs aren't metal to metal.
Are there springs in the front???
And the coil springs in rear can u upgrade these to better ones?
Summit Racing SUM-CC635 - Summit Racing® Cargo Control Springs 49$
Are there springs in the front???
And the coil springs in rear can u upgrade these to better ones?
Summit Racing SUM-CC635 - Summit Racing® Cargo Control Springs 49$
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
There are coil springs on all 4 corners. You can reuse your old isolators, buy new ones, or use heater hose to insulate the spring. To recommend some springs we'd have to know your preferences and uses for the car. Do you want the car to ride stiffer or softer? Are you happy with the ride height, or would you like it higher or lower? Do you prefer the muscle car "raked" look, or a more modern "level" stance? Do you autox or drift? Drag? Drive fast on twisty back roads?
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
There are coil springs on all 4 corners. You can reuse your old isolators, buy new ones, or use heater hose to insulate the spring. To recommend some springs we'd have to know your preferences and uses for the car. Do you want the car to ride stiffer or softer? Are you happy with the ride height, or would you like it higher or lower? Do you prefer the muscle car "raked" look, or a more modern "level" stance? Do you autox or drift? Drag? Drive fast on twisty back roads?
I order the some rear springs from summit for 49$ as well but not sure if I should use my stock ones or the new ones. I can always return them if I don't need.
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
I want to get new isolators though in front and rear just to be sure
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http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...Isolators.html
I'm uncertain if the rears are currently available. As you can see the front and rears are much different.
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
I just purchased konis strut shocks in front and back yellow. My car is a daily driver not a racer. Just want a standard stance I have 16x8 double line irocs.
I order the some rear springs from summit for 49$ as well but not sure if I should use my stock ones or the new ones. I can always return them if I don't need.
I order the some rear springs from summit for 49$ as well but not sure if I should use my stock ones or the new ones. I can always return them if I don't need.
Generally people only change springs on these cars to change the ride height or improve handling. If you're happy with the ride, height, and amount of roll and weight transfer you already have and your springs aren't rusty or corroded, you can re-use them just fine. They aren't wear items like struts are- you just have to make sure they aren't corroded/ rusty and that your car is at the optimal height for the given spring rate for the suspension to do its job.
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
I did the rear springs at the same time as the rear Konis went in. Might as well change them out. They're going to fall out when you change the rear shocks anyways.
For the fronts, I did the Konis first and then did the front springs much later. For the front, it's a totally different deal during install. Changing the front springs is tricky. The car did feel noticeably better with new front springs.
I went with the Moog 5662 (front) and 5665 (rear) springs. Re-used the original isolators.
Even on a low mileage car, our original springs are a minimum 21 years old if not older. Ride height went up anywhere from 0.5 to 1.5 inches depending on the corner (different sides of the car sag more over time)
For the fronts, I did the Konis first and then did the front springs much later. For the front, it's a totally different deal during install. Changing the front springs is tricky. The car did feel noticeably better with new front springs.
I went with the Moog 5662 (front) and 5665 (rear) springs. Re-used the original isolators.
Even on a low mileage car, our original springs are a minimum 21 years old if not older. Ride height went up anywhere from 0.5 to 1.5 inches depending on the corner (different sides of the car sag more over time)
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
Moogs front isolaters are like 5$
http://www.streetperformance.com/aut...r/6101-4816vc/
http://www.spohn.net/cart/
These are 23$
Aren't they the same ?
I can't find any rears so my only option is to use a hose???
And u use a hose on the top or the bottom of the rear springs??
http://www.streetperformance.com/aut...r/6101-4816vc/
http://www.spohn.net/cart/
These are 23$
Aren't they the same ?
I can't find any rears so my only option is to use a hose???
And u use a hose on the top or the bottom of the rear springs??
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
Moogs front isolaters are like 5$
http://www.streetperformance.com/aut...r/6101-4816vc/
http://www.spohn.net/cart/
These are 23$
Aren't they the same ?
I can't find any rears so my only option is to use a hose???
And u use a hose on the top or the bottom of the rear springs??
http://www.streetperformance.com/aut...r/6101-4816vc/
http://www.spohn.net/cart/
These are 23$
Aren't they the same ?
I can't find any rears so my only option is to use a hose???
And u use a hose on the top or the bottom of the rear springs??
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
Like the OE isolators, the hose, which will lower the car approx. 1/2", will be placed on top of the spring.
Look before you leap. Get under the car and take a peek at things.
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Re: Koni struts shocks what springs?
There are coil springs on all 4 corners. You can reuse your old isolators, buy new ones, or use heater hose to insulate the spring. To recommend some springs we'd have to know your preferences and uses for the car. Do you want the car to ride stiffer or softer? Are you happy with the ride height, or would you like it higher or lower? Do you prefer the muscle car "raked" look, or a more modern "level" stance? Do you autox or drift? Drag? Drive fast on twisty back roads?
Just need top and bottom isolators on the front and back do local auto parts store carry these?
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