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2011/04/22 20:44:54 (permalink)
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coil over sleeve placement

how far down from the top of the strut casing should I place the threaded sleeve?
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    Mk1 Lotus
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/04/22 21:50:43 (permalink)
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    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.
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/04/23 17:20:59 (permalink)
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    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
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/04/23 18:47:15 (permalink)
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    Why would you weld the top?
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/04/23 20:03:28 (permalink)
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    no need to weld top of coilovers to strut tube.works cars didn't find a need for it
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/04/23 20:05:55 (permalink)
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    rule of thumb is for road or race car 8" long springs and rally 10" that way spring adjustment should be central.
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/02/06 08:19:00 (permalink)
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    use standard length strut inserts?
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/02/06 19:24:38 (permalink)
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    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.
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/11 15:05:08 (permalink)
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    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.
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/11 22:44:58 (permalink)
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    This seemed to work ok maybe a little further down would be ok.
    Hope it helps. Mick



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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/12 08:31:49 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by Mick B

    This seemed to work ok maybe a little further down would be ok.
    Hope it helps. Mick



    Nice job Mick!

    Mine are about the same distance from the top as well. About 40mm I think.

    Craig.
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/12 10:57:11 (permalink)
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    Can I ask what's the advantage of coil overs compared to a normal setup?
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/12 17:18:34 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by The Other Half

    Can I ask what's the advantage of coil overs compared to a normal setup?

    better range of springs and adjustable height.
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/12 17:46:48 (permalink)
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    what shock inserts to use?
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    RE: coil over sleeve placement 2011/06/12 19:39:54 (permalink)
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    quote:
    what shock inserts to use?




    I'm using GAZ inserts. Got them from Burton Power U.K
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