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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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Would Burton power adjustable top mounts fit on a sierra with stock springs and dampers? Or would it fit on race suspension only?
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 10:36 PM
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Think there be to fit on coilovers mate.......only ever seen them on coilovers......worth giving them a shout
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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I could give them a try there not that expensive. Would these from compbrake be Any good? Cant find alot of info about these. Only that it isnt a great company. Got adjustable tca's from compbrake which are decent.
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Old Jul 4, 2016 | 12:10 AM
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fitted the top mounts to mine before changing to coilovers.
The top spring cap needs to be spaced out a little from the top mount to allow ti to move. i used flat washers that were welded together, but a spacer would be a better idea.




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Old Jul 4, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by carbon1993
I could give them a try there not that expensive. Would these from compbrake be Any good? Cant find alot of info about these. Only that it isnt a great company. Got adjustable tca's from compbrake which are decent.

these ones looks fine for track use.
but i wouldn't ride 'em too fast on shitty roads...
that 2 bolts connection looks pretty weak for it.

i'm not talking by direct experience though...

but that's why i purchased a couple of eccentric ones, maybe i'm putting 'em on in a week or two.
(so again, robrs2, many thanks for the useful tip!)
it's told they lift up the front end by a inch or so... i'll tell you when i do it.
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Old Jul 4, 2016 | 09:37 PM
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thanks for the info! Wouldn't have thought these would fit on stock suspension. Will be ordering eccentric ones soon!
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Why do you want to change the top mounts? You will loose the rubber/poly bush at the strut top, which in my opinion will make the car very harsh on the road. I would only use them on a track car.
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc sierra
Why do you want to change the top mounts? You will loose the rubber/poly bush at the strut top, which in my opinion will make the car very harsh on the road. I would only use them on a track car.
driving habits => tyres are talking.
actually i do need more negative camber, due to excessive wear on the outside tire tread, (with a fine toe in and at any tyre pressure, even when overinflated).
(i know, i drive like a d*ckhead)

i'd also like to see if, more caster makes steering wheel turning back quicker.
this would be while drifting, (or just trying to), my daily welded 1.8cvh saph...

[ opened a build thread about this one in here:
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...-thinking.html ]

... but you're right, the situation's going to be harsher on the road.
let's hope not so bad.
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 06:42 PM
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i replaced my TCA's form stock to adjustable ones. because the originals were broken.
I always wanted to have some more camber but the TCA's didnt adjust much. I believe the car's handling could be a bit better when i just have that little more camber.

It's lowered and the aligning of the TCA isn't ideal as i chose for 2WD hub instead of 3dr hubs. The TCA's made the car a whole lot better tho!
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rooos
these ones looks fine for track use.
but i wouldn't ride 'em too fast on shitty roads...
that 2 bolts connection looks pretty weak for it.
They usually come with 4 bolts (I know as I have some for my car sitting on the shelf), bit daft how they took the picture with only 2 on though.
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