keggt
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Sept 10, 2015 11:39:58 GMT
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Looking at making some diy coilovers for my w639 vito. As it seems its 40mm (not enough) or loads of ££££££s on coilovers. does anyone have any useful links to builds or spring manufacturers
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keggt
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Sept 14, 2015 6:18:40 GMT
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nobody?
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hario
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Sept 14, 2015 11:32:52 GMT
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Weld the lower hub bracket from the OEM MacPherson strut onto some generic coil overs?
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*S202 C300TD Wagon*
Installed:
OM606 & 722.6, Evo6 IC, S600AMG callipers & 345mm rotors. No catz. Leatherish seats.. Rust..
Future:
DIY manifolds & turbo compound build.
Built IP, & some kind of software. Less rust..
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Sept 14, 2015 11:51:34 GMT
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Coilover sleeves maybe?  |
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keggt
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Sept 15, 2015 5:47:17 GMT
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Sleeves was more the idea I was looking at. Anyone know a good place to purchase sleeves and springs from?. thanks for the response. Have a photo of a cat doing coilover research  |
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Sept 15, 2015 8:47:26 GMT
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I bought mine here from Burton Power, though I'd imagine the diameter of the tubing on the Vito strut is very different! There's another decent set sold on ebay that are a whopping 1.2mm bigger - you'll have to measure the ID/OD of yours and go from there. |
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Dez
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Vito coilovers DIY helpDez
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Sept 15, 2015 8:49:43 GMT
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measure the strut body then we can advise what/if the options are.
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keggt
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Sept 15, 2015 10:08:22 GMT
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brilliant thank you
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keggt
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Sept 15, 2015 11:28:15 GMT
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A lunchtime visit to the van with a digital caliper has told me the strut is 55.1mm in diameter
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keggt
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Sept 15, 2015 11:40:58 GMT
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some vw passats have a 55mm strut
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Dez
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Vito coilovers DIY helpDez
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Sept 15, 2015 12:26:35 GMT
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Then your answer is compbrake. They do a coilover sleeve conversion kit for 55mm struts. Afaik they're the only people who do em in that size.
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keggt
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Sept 15, 2015 13:11:46 GMT
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awesome just messaged them
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keggt
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Sept 16, 2015 12:36:51 GMT
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55.4mm ID so close enough. the other question is best place for springs and what lb spring to go for.
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