krusto
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Front end question
Hi all, Can the Kings lowering springs be used with the original front strut setup? Also, any recommendations for rotors to be used with the original calipers? Sorry, also bearing kits. Safe to get from my local bearing supplier? or are they niche?
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krusto
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/08 14:24:20
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Thanks mate!
I think I will just get the King springs, I'm sure they will be fine.
Cheers for the setup tip! I'm in the process of rebuilding the front end.
I was thinking vented, has to be better than the old solid style. But also trying to keep as much 'original' as possible.
Just spoke with my bearing shop and they seem to have all the right info as they were trolling through supplier catalogues from back in the day. At least I can take them back if wrong.
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/08 17:43:32
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Don't, they are garbage. They jump out of the top caps when turning and the ride is horrible. The top coils bind under load so they are doing nothing most of the time and are only progressive on rebound. Since they are bound they have no give when steering and jump out. Burtons have better and cheaper options.
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/08 18:05:11
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Cheers, I almost pulled the trigger
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/08 20:03:20
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I have vented disks and caliper spacers if you need some
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/08 20:25:48
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I think some of the problem with the Kings for capris is they specify the same part number for both standard height 4cyl and lowered v6.
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/09 11:35:13
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/10 20:14:18
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Guys, I'm confused about the struts. Do the '71 have replaceable inserts?
It looks like I can only service the originals....is that correct?
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/10 20:18:22
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Yes all the same - u take the whole shock assembly out of the strut housing and put a new shock and retaining nut in
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/10 20:35:12
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Ok sweet. I cant really find an insert. They all seem to say 72 onwards
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/10 20:56:06
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Doesn't matter all the same
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/10 21:11:21
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If buying from UK be careful, some have larger dia rods which wont fit through our top plates.
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Re: Front end question
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/10 23:01:57
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Speaking of top plates, is that rubber bush replaceable?
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Re: Front end question
2018/05/11 01:22:35
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I have Monroes in mine, no problem with fit.
The rubber isn't replaceable but Motomobil do an exchange, or you could go for KMac adjustables or UK ones from Burtons but they alter the ride height.
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