ryanfels Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 If you have a welder available, follow this guide but just ignore the part where he cuts off the spring seat and welds on the threaded sleeve //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/29372-seedy-als-guide-to-home-made-coil-overs-56k-u-r-fucked/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylowkp Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 yup oil filled shocks, and yeah thinking that could be the case, so 40mm spacers are the right size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 oh yup, ditch all the KE70 guts and proceed as above. yes use spacers to locate concentrically. next step will be shortening the insert shafts - a lathe job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 you need to shorten the strut tubes so they keep the ae92 inserts tight and ALSO gain the extra 40mm of travel, then goto somewhere like snell springs and get some firmer springs made to suit the height you want, put it all together and you can even be legal at a decent height, and drive nice! factory spring rate is ~85pd, which is fuck all, the ke70 i did for a customer last week i made 250pd springs to suit (also fitted a shock with superior valving to control such a high rate in a light car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylowkp Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 any idea what the springs would cost each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 custom wound coils are ~$250 for a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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