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So I was trolling through this thread tonight, went through every page but didnt see a single write up/how to for actually installing the new struts and springs.

I think if someone were to put in a write up on the first page it could in some cases help people that are new to doing this sort of job on the car.

Just a thought.
 
Fivefingerdeathpunch said:
So I was trolling through this thread tonight, went through every page but didnt see a single write up/how to for actually installing the new struts and springs.

I think if someone were to put in a write up on the first page it could in some cases help people that are new to doing this sort of job on the car.

Just a thought.
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Good idea, I didnt take enough pictures from mine I dont think, but I do have quite a few pics id have to double check. I did however use this write up from gpona..
http://www.gpona.com/forums/suspens...oval-rebuilding-w-pics-and-part-s-t12932.html
 


The new Eibach springs say they're only a 1" drop. Do you still need to get the spacers? Or would just getting the new KYB struts and replacing all the rubber be enough? A lot of the people I've seen having to go crazy with mods are doing 1.5" or more drops. Is a 1" ok, or is it even worth it @ that point?
 


l67ss said:
97 monte cut springs 5" drop 28k HARD miles same shocks cvs and motor mounts no issues no regrets :)
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You did not get 5 inches of drop. There's barley 5 inches of travel in a standard w-body setup. And for you to say no issues yea OK. Your struts are blown and riding on spring and there's probably no bump stop
 
So i guess i cant read a tape measure then huh
91parkave said:
You did not get 5 inches of drop. There's barley 5 inches of travel in a standard w-body setup. And for you to say no issues yea OK. Your struts are blown and riding on spring and there's probably no bump stop
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He has SOME strut travel left...not much.

Stock struts have 7.25" of strut travel - 1" for bump stops - 5" = 1.25" of strut travel left.

1.25" of strut travel on stock struts with soft springs, you have to be hitting some bump stops.
 
Cause when it comes to wrenching and fabrication im a mad scientist but when it comes to computers im a drunk caveman with a club ;) my friends load them for me but i havnt seen them n a while
 
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