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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 11:16 AM |
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Adjustable Struts
Just wondering if anyone has fitted an adjustable strut kit to a superbug. Is it as simple as moving to the big circlip/spring loaded ring thing to
the desired position, putting the shocky in and fitting the whole assembly to the car. Is there more to it than that? It has been recommended that I
fit new rebound rubbers as well so I'm working on getting those now.
Any tips for the new kid would be appreciated.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 12:58 PM |
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no idea about the cheaper kits, mine i loosen the lock nut then wind to the setting i want the redo the lock nut. mine are the ones from vforce.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 05:35 PM |
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I didn't know there were different types. I probably should have done more research. Oh well, I'll see how they go.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 06:42 PM |
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Yeah - these are the V Force style
Are you running Empi or Topline??
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:59 PM |
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pardon my thread jacking but how much Bizarre??
(for the 3 bolts)
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 08:13 PM |
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All depends on springs, inserts etc etc
But around a grand
Another option is Topline
There is Maxx and Maxx-xtreme
http://toplineparts.com/products/products.htm
Pretty good value considering the $$
The basic maxx is about $500 US + shipping
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| posted on September 13th, 2011 at 05:13 PM |
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What rim/tyre combo are you wanting to run?
That is a major deciding factor on struts.
If you're just sticking with stockos or the token 15" rims (empi 8s, riverias, sprintstars 5.5" mangels etc) then the Empi adjustables aren't bad
and well priced.
About the only half reasonable product empi makes.
But if you wanna run any type of modern wheel you'll need to got a slimline strut.
I've got Topline Maxx on mine.
Don't get me wrong Jon at topline is a top bloke, and makes a top quality product but my vote is also V-force struts.
As it's ended up I've now got a hybrid topline/V-force setup anyway.
The Maxx springs are just too soft.
If you never leave the city limits or get off the highway or corner like a grandma they are fine but I was getting coil bind with some spirited
cornering or bumpy roads
The springs are pretty pissy compared to the V-Force ones
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| posted on September 13th, 2011 at 05:55 PM |
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I don't know what brand the struts are, I just saw them on Classic Veedub and bought them. I'm running Empi 8's which I've already got issues with
in regards to ball joint studs grinding on the inside of the rim on the front during tight turns (see my other thread). They were heaps cheap compared
to the ones you guys are talking about and say that you just use your standard springs. I hope that I get the desired effect from them which is a low
stance but still drivable with no turning issues.
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 10:55 AM |
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The balljoint rubbing is a common problem on the 3 bolt front ends with wider wheels in 15" or smaller, you just need to chop abit off the thread
coming out the base.
Yes, those would be the Empi adjustables.
If your planning on staying with those wheels they'll be fine.
Depending how low you are running it might be worth thinking about a bumpsteer kit, anything under 2.5-3" drop should really be running one.
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| posted on September 15th, 2011 at 06:25 PM |
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Yeah, that's the ones. Planning on going to about 3". Just see how it goes. I'll definitely look into the bumpsteer kit though.
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| posted on September 16th, 2011 at 09:39 AM |
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There's a few different styles of bump steer kits out there.
Most common ones require the spindle removed and the tie rod hole reamed out to fit a bushing.
I got mine from Boris at Vintage, it uses the early small shaft tierod ends and a machined up reverse sleeve so it's a straight bolt on job.
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| posted on September 16th, 2011 at 04:00 PM |
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So how do you adjust them? The circlip/steel spring loaded ring thingy on the ones I got don't look like it's supposed to move. I thought I could
just take it off and move it up a couple of notches.
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| posted on September 16th, 2011 at 07:13 PM |
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yep - a pair of circlip pliers and move it up or down
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