fearless
18-08-06, 08:46 PM
On my latest project - I've come up against a small problem
I need to convert a front suspension strut from a Cav/Calibra/Astra to a short bodied strut
I'm in the process of converting to a 2.5 inch adjustable platform, but to enable sufficient suspension travel - I'm planning to shorten the body so to elimate bottoming out
This is how it stands at the moment -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/18.jpg
What I plan to do is cut down the strut body and use a shorter strut insert
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/18-1.jpg
My problem is sourcing a shorter strut insert to fit into the suspension leg
Most suspension manufacturers only list model type etc -
What I basically need to know is what strut will fit into the body
This is a standard strut insert
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/71623a07.jpg
Has a diameter of 45 mm at the top where the locking nut secures it into the body, and a main diameter of 47mm
I'm struggling to find a shorter insert (from any make) that will fit into the leg
Help
Cheers
Dave
I need to convert a front suspension strut from a Cav/Calibra/Astra to a short bodied strut
I'm in the process of converting to a 2.5 inch adjustable platform, but to enable sufficient suspension travel - I'm planning to shorten the body so to elimate bottoming out
This is how it stands at the moment -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/18.jpg
What I plan to do is cut down the strut body and use a shorter strut insert
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/18-1.jpg
My problem is sourcing a shorter strut insert to fit into the suspension leg
Most suspension manufacturers only list model type etc -
What I basically need to know is what strut will fit into the body
This is a standard strut insert
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/71623a07.jpg
Has a diameter of 45 mm at the top where the locking nut secures it into the body, and a main diameter of 47mm
I'm struggling to find a shorter insert (from any make) that will fit into the leg
Help
Cheers
Dave