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Coil Overs V's coil spring and shocks
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:06 pm
by Bartso
hey guys just interested in your opinion on is it worth getting coil overs or just sticking to the coils and shocks by the way i have a GQ
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:32 pm
by dieseldude
I'm no expert but I'm sure you'll just get told that it is too expensive to do coil overs and to just stick to what you have.
Cheers
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:35 pm
by Bartso
well what price we talking where can i get them?
i only ask cause i am extending my wheel base this way i don't need to weld spring mounts on to my chassis
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:33 pm
by beebee
Normally you're up for around $1000 ea. I know 1madengineer has some dobbins rancho style ones for sale. PM him for a price.
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:10 am
by MY45
What about the new foxairs 2.5"...dont know if there out out yet but have a look on piraye for them?
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:06 am
by MARKx4
Air shocks are cheaper then coil over, eaiser to set up and cheaper. Thats what ive been told.
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:18 pm
by spazbot
air shocks ive been told wont be passed by a automotive engineer for use on a vechile
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:28 pm
by bazzle
Also bear in mind getting the spring rate and shock valving correct is not just a simple task.
Secondly the existing shock mounts wont be suitable for the vehicle weight.
Bazzle
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:52 pm
by Bartso
maybe i will stick with stocko gear