Coil over shocks

[docrock100]

I am building a model a and don't like the buggy spring setup. Can you just run coil overs?

 

[hankthebigdog]

I have coil overs on my 31. had to do a little modification. 4 link etc

 

[donsrods]

Sure you can, but you will need to keep them from moving around by putting on front to back locators, like a four bar setup or hairpins, and also a panhard or watts linkage from side to side to keep it from moving that direction too.

For the typical model a weight car you want something in the 140 pound rate category.

Don

 

[docrock100]

Thanks Guys that is awesome. I am doing a four link to keep the axle from changing camber. I will figure out the panhard bar after I build the cross over linkage and the steering box.

 

[2.3Turbo_T]

Let me offer up a budget coilover alternative. I couldn't see spending big bucks on aftermarket units so I hit the local Pick-N-Pull to see what I could find. An '88 Subaru station wagon gave up it's coilovers. $18 for the pair. I replaced the shocks for another $60. A lot cheaper than the fancy ones and they do a great job. They're in the 130-150 pound range, just about right for your A model.

 

[Skip]

Let me offer up a budget coilover alternative. I couldn't see spending big bucks on aftermarket units so I hit the local Pick-N-Pull to see what I could find. An '88 Subaru station wagon gave up it's coilovers. $18 for the pair. I replaced the shocks for another $60. A lot cheaper than the fancy ones and they do a great job. They're in the 130-150 pound range, just about right for your A model.

Great idea! Nice installation. [cl

 

[docrock100]

Thats awesome!!!! Thanks for the tips

 

[Edge of sanity]

Has anybody thought of using the front shock spring combination
of a 2002 trailblazer for a project?

Carolina Auto supply has them for about $70 each spring and shock.
If you have a tax number.

 

[bileshake]

Thanks for the wisdom Turbo T, this has had me hung up for a bit and I'm headed down to the local pick n pull. great tip.