I have just returned to ford ownership after a stint with a Volvo 480 Turbo (I know we all fall of the wagon sometime).

My new ride is a 89 sierra GLS Hatchback, with a glorious fuel injected pinto. Okay its gold but I love it!!!!

I am going down the euro style route with the sierra and want it to be as low as possible (show those VW boys, what its all about). For a serious drop it appears that coilovers are my best option.

I have a few questions regarding fitting coilover to my sierra.......

I was planning to fit coilover from a 2wd cosworth, apart from the rear bottom bolt hole needing to be drilled out to 12mm are there any other changes?

Also, I understand the because the trailing arm suspension at the back uses separate springs and dampers, the rear suspension turrets need to be reinforced, How is this done and is it necessary for a road car?

Thanks Robin

 

dont need to be re enforced at all mate, im sure others will confirm. A rear strut brace might not go amiss though

 

I have had three sierra's and have had coilovers on my TOW CAR, 2.1 pinto with HT stuff, and auto and never had any trouble and used to tow stuff I was not meant to like RANGE ROVERS etc, had her over four years, towed a rangey on a two axle trailer(with brakes!!) 537 miles to scotland as an example, was not very quick but got there.
A rear strut brace is a must, absolutely essential, as towers are angled and will impart a inwards twist so need support.
None of mine ever suffered cracks or anything here, but front inner wings cracked all the time!!
Just go buy some metal, 3mm wall thickness square 1 - 1 1/2", drill two holes to fit between turret tops in boot kob done for a fiver or so.
tabetha

 

i agree, seen a trackday driving around for 10years with coilovers, without even strutbrace (ok since a couple of years it's been upgraded with that) but no signs of cracks or deformation!
reinforcing maybe on a rallycar which takes of lot of pounding

 

Thanks for the help guys, I am going to order them on monday