Whats this I am reading about having to strengthen the rear turrets to fit coilovers?

I am wanting to fit Gaz coilovers when I re-build it and this is putting me off a bit.

Anyone got any info how to get around this or is it rubbish?

 

some people some dont depends what the cars used for? i fitted gaz coil overs to my saf, as i dont use it that much all i fitted was a rear strut brace i all so found that the springs rub a little bit so had to modify the inner arches a bit

 

'modify' the inner arches? in what way.

I will be painting the floor so I will not be happy having to modify it when its ready to be put back together......

 

some people bang them in with a big hammer but i got my pannel beater(best mate) to beat mine in for me much better look finish imo

 

Ouch....I'll have to look into it then.

 

I have Gaz Gold on my Sapph and there's a hairs breadth between the front inside tyre walls and the struts - it's very tight - and that's on standard wheels and R888 tyres. They also rub a little on the inside of the rear turrets but I've ignored that.

I think Konis or similar springs and adjustable dampers is a better option than coilovers - lighter and they fit without rubbing. Coilovers make sense if you want to change the springs, ride height and damper settings - maybe for track use.

Charlie

 

The idea is to fit Comp mo's 18's and have the option to change back to original lattice 15's when needed.

Therefore I can adjust height etc to make it look right with both sets on.

 

That makes sense. Maybe try to check if your 18 Comp MOs fit with the front Gaz Gold coilover. If you want a guide, see if the inside edge of your MO sits any further in the wheelarch than your Lattice.

I run Lattice alloys and R888 and I can't get a credit card in between the strut and the tyre - they don't rub though.

Actually the taller the wheel, the further away from the strut the rim will be.


Charlie

 

i clouted mine with a hammer, it was making a terrible noise from the day i got it.
the coilovers had been rebuilt once before i got it, the previous owner must of put up with it for years!
It took me ages to track the noise down.

 

I used a ball ended hammer, and positioned that where I wanted it then hit it with another hammer, very very little needed on mine.
When I had coilovers on my d reg sierra auto, I towed extensively, very heavy things, and over 70,000 miles of ownership not a trace of a problem, had strut brace on rear turrets, towed rangeys etc with it, so a lot of weight.
tabetha

 

mine needed hardly anything, and it was only on the N/S too.

 

You bad lad...what would a health and safety officer say to that