2011/04/22 20:44:54
spanner
how far down from the top of the strut casing should I place the threaded sleeve?
2011/04/22 21:50:43
Mk1 Lotus
All depends on required ride height and spring length.

Generally if the top of the sleeve is about 10 - 20mm from the top of tube you should be fine with 8" or 10" springs.
2011/04/23 17:20:59
Gdub

Mine are about 50mm down. This eliminates any chance of the heat from welding distorting the internal threads that hold the dtrut insert into the leg
2011/04/23 18:47:15
Mk1 Lotus
Why would you weld the top?
2011/04/23 20:03:28
blackmk1cossie
no need to weld top of coilovers to strut tube.works cars didn't find a need for it
2011/04/23 20:05:55
blackmk1cossie
rule of thumb is for road or race car 8" long springs and rally 10" that way spring adjustment should be central.
2011/02/06 08:19:00
spanner
use standard length strut inserts?
2011/02/06 19:24:38
krt10
i made some a while ago. pretty sure the top of the thread was 2 inches from the top of the tube with 10 inch springs.
2011/06/11 15:05:08
razzle308
I have done them too but i haven't put the motor back in to see where it sits yet.
Search around - this has been discussed before, even with pics.
2011/06/11 22:44:58
Mick B
This seemed to work ok maybe a little further down would be ok.
Hope it helps. Mick



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