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Right, I've seen and heard multiple opinions and ways of modifying the rear inner/arch strut tops for accepting coilovers.
Is it just a case of a small amount of light hammering to clear the Spring seat ?
Surely there is now more stress on the strut mounting area that before, as the original spring position will take some load ?
Nick
It does put a lot more stress on the car/rear beam damper mounting point, as they now take the weight of the car.
Whereas before the spring seats on the beam/chassis leg took the weight.
That's what i was thinking.... so what's the Alternative ? Turret the Rears ?
Is your car stripped out? If so, stich welding around the turret should do the trick.
if your still running interior, seam welding and some strengthening plates may be required.
hmm interesting... I'l have to look into it a bit more.
I'm guessing turreting is an extreme fix ?
In many cases it will clear, for other cases a few whacks with a persuading tool will sort the clearance, however turreting the rear obviously creates loads of room & enables the rear end to be welded up for max strength.
The main concern is to reinforce the damper mounts on the beam. I have seen cars that have split the rear turrets apart, even on regular spring & seperate damper arrangements.
Choice is yours.
Well i want to do it properly..
Any examples of strengthening around the damper mounts ?
This is how i'm doing mine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...2052007183.jpg
And then stich welding the seam on the inside too, Not done that yet s not got a pic of inside complete!
Hope it helps
Ahh ok, so just a case of the standard Stitch Treatment ! Cool
I'l take that pic down to a local place and see what they think !
Thanks