Cossy Mike

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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?

sidewaysdave

iTrader: (3)

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

Cossy Mike

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'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......

sidewaysdave

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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

Cossy Mike

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

Char1ie

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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

Cossy Mike

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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.

Char1ie

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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

WongRS

iTrader: (11)

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.

tabetha

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

WongRS

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

cossie604

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