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Are the coilovers supposed to look like they'll fit a tricycle? They finally came in today and they seem really small. I'm not sure if that's how they're supposed to be or not or if I'm supposed to buy other parts to mount it. Will it work with stock struts?
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Bosh+4 plugs and 9mm Ford Racing wires
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The coils themselves should be 2.25 in diameter. The springs dont need to be THAT long since they fit over the adjustable sleeve. A bigger spring will dimish the "adjustability"
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You are going to waste a lot of time or money putting GC's on stock struts that will fail rather quickly! They may not look like much but they do a lot!
-Andy
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Thanks, they are 2.5 in diameter. I read elsewhere on the site that they work best on stock struts though as well as another brand (I think Koni). What kind of struts do you recommend. Thanks alot for you help by the way
96 Contour LX V6
red ext. with tan leather int.
All options except ABS(who needs brakes anyway)
Bosh+4 plugs and 9mm Ford Racing wires
OBX racing intake
Aerospeed DTM style muffler with 2.25 custom catback piping - no res
BAT struts
Ground Control Coilovers
OMP strut bar
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Koni struts is the way to go
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Lets beat a dead horse one more time!
After market suspension spring have a very high rebound rate. Stock struts are not made to handle such high rebound rates and will fail rather Quickly. GC's have these higher rebound springs.
The only other struts out there that are made for higher spring rates are Koni's and BAT Inc. struts which are rumored to be Bilstein's.
-Andy
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Thanks alot for the advice. I'm currently in the process of ordering BAT Euro Sport Struts for CTA Motorsports in Canada. They currently have them advertised for $95 each but that price will be finalized on Monday. Is this the cheapest price or do you guys know places where I can get them cheaper. I'm not going to buy the Koni's because I'm sacrificing to buy these struts as it is. Once again thanks for all your help.
96 Contour LX V6
red ext. with tan leather int.
All options except ABS(who needs brakes anyway)
Bosh+4 plugs and 9mm Ford Racing wires
OBX racing intake
Aerospeed DTM style muffler with 2.25 custom catback piping - no res
BAT struts
Ground Control Coilovers
OMP strut bar
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cheap kybs u can reach corey, the resident suspension seller. his kybs are cheaper than the bats. dont know which is better, just giving u some options.
...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
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I was told the KYB's are factory replacements not made for higher rebound springs!
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Originally posted by Andy W.:
I was told the KYB's are factory replacements not made for higher rebound springs!
-Andy I heard that, as well as the opposite, hence my GC's still have no struts, well that and I ampoor too :rolleyes:
Every time I come online I wonder if the forums will be up
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