DIY Coilover advice.

[8bitash]

I've got the above shocks on my Hijet. From what I can see the easiest way to lower it is to remove the spring seating and weld on some threads and get some Shorter Springs.
I also have enough space below the unit to move the hub mount up abit to give me some more travel once lowered.

First off is this a sensible idea? Secondly I'm guessing you shouldn't grind and weld with the oil in place?? From quick inspection of the top I can't see how you dismantle the shock, anyone have any experience of this?


Ta

[rmad]

You've probably already read Mystery Machine's Rascal thread about a hundred times already, but just in case you haven't:
retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=42909

[8bitash]

Yeah, cheers I have and in the long run I'd like to get some proper ones made up. Just want to get the front down on a shoestring for the time being.

[jrevillug]

Well, in that case:

[8bitash]

I knew what that was without even looking.

I've already cut the springs but want to go a bit lower.