How does this coilover thing work?

crazypete · 07-11-2004, 08:32 AM

I just got my groundpounder tubular k-member and a-arms in the mail and it came with GP's own brand of coilovers. The package says "fits: koni, lakewood, KYB struts" and it goes on to say that everything but kyb's will need some trimming". I was like #$%@#, I have to buy new struts?!?

So I was looking online and there are 2 kinds of kyb's. The "nonadjstable" ones look like they have the pedestals but they why are they non-adjustable?

Could someone be nice enough to walk me through this?

crazypete · 07-12-2004, 09:05 AM

What would happen if I slipped the coilover rings and springs over the stock struts? They look like they would fit. I just want to get them in there so I can install my tubular k-member

drudis · 07-12-2004, 03:15 PM

I have Griggs with Koni Yellows on my roadracer:

You will need to "adjust" the top of the strut like this:

crazypete · 07-13-2004, 08:01 AM

Ok, so the base of the sleeve sits on the strut's lower attachment point. So if I could drill and saw any strut so the sleeve fits then I could use it in this application and there is nothing special about the struts mentioned in the manual. Am I right?

drudis · 07-13-2004, 01:34 PM

I believe that you are correct, in that ANY strut (as long as coil fits) may be used.

Some struts have more sideload capability (better/stronger), and may even have a bigger diameter rod, and may cost more to manufacture. But a strut is a strut.

Personally, I have tried KYB's and thought they sucked, for many reasons.

crazypete · 07-13-2004, 02:05 PM

I'm just gonna get medival on my existing struts then. I'm so happy that I dont have to drop $200 on new struts. This also lets me install my k-member without further ado

Thanks everyone!

07-11-2004, 08:32 AM	#1
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	How does this coilover thing work? I just got my groundpounder tubular k-member and a-arms in the mail and it came with GP's own brand of coilovers. The package says "fits: koni, lakewood, KYB struts" and it goes on to say that everything but kyb's will need some trimming". I was like #$%@#, I have to buy new struts?!? So I was looking online and there are 2 kinds of kyb's. The "nonadjstable" ones look like they have the pedestals but they why are they non-adjustable? Could someone be nice enough to walk me through this? __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

07-12-2004, 09:05 AM	#2
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	What would happen if I slipped the coilover rings and springs over the stock struts? They look like they would fit. I just want to get them in there so I can install my tubular k-member __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

07-12-2004, 03:15 PM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I have Griggs with Koni Yellows on my roadracer: You will need to "adjust" the top of the strut like this: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

07-13-2004, 08:01 AM	#4
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Ok, so the base of the sleeve sits on the strut's lower attachment point. So if I could drill and saw any strut so the sleeve fits then I could use it in this application and there is nothing special about the struts mentioned in the manual. Am I right? __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

07-13-2004, 01:34 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I believe that you are correct, in that ANY strut (as long as coil fits) may be used. Some struts have more sideload capability (better/stronger), and may even have a bigger diameter rod, and may cost more to manufacture. But a strut is a strut. Personally, I have tried KYB's and thought they sucked, for many reasons. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

07-13-2004, 02:05 PM	#6
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	I'm just gonna get medival on my existing struts then. I'm so happy that I dont have to drop $200 on new struts. This also lets me install my k-member without further ado Thanks everyone! __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

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