I know, I know, I haven't finished my engine swap yet, but since I can't get any decent drop springs, I'm going to design and build a coilover system from scratch in order to lower my car. Here's my basic plan:
1. Machine off the factory spring perches from the strut body.
2. Machine threaded tubes and accessories to weld to strut body.
3. Weld them on, damnit!
4. Possibly send out bodies for heat treating and stress relieving (probably free at work)
5. Machine upper spring mounts.
6. Stuff with my Koni cartridges.
7. Stir thoroughly, paint to taste and enjoy!
I'm going to design in a ~2" drop, and also machine a set of adjustable strut tops. All the material is free, and I'm a machinist!
The only thing I need to know: I need to buy, obviously, springs, but I need ones that will fit over the OD of the strut body and any threaded collar I add, and I have no clue what spring rates to look for. I'd be looking for a rate slightly stiffer than stock, to reduce the horrendous body roll in corners, and reduce bottoming due to the reduced suspension travel from the drop.
So,
-What spring rate?
-What off the shelf springs are going to work?
I'll measure and post up the sizes of the strut bodies tomorrow!
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