rear spring conversion
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:39 am
I have converted my rear struts to 2.25" however the spring tops are a problem.
I could re use the existing and install a machined alloy ring spacer between the new smaller springs and the pressed steel spring cup but this would not be an elegant solution.
The problem seems to be getting the threaded portion of the strut insert far enough up so that the castle nut can be fitted onto the Lotacone.
I asked Spyder if I could purchase a pair of their own along with a lot of other stuff I was buying from them but when they asked ?48 + VAT each I thought it was a pi$$ take. As a result I ended up buying nothing from them.
TTR do them for ?42 a pair, but do they work?
The other option would be machining down the existing spring tops and welding on a collar made from steel tube to accept the reduce spring diameter.
Any thoughts on the best way to proceed?
I could re use the existing and install a machined alloy ring spacer between the new smaller springs and the pressed steel spring cup but this would not be an elegant solution.
The problem seems to be getting the threaded portion of the strut insert far enough up so that the castle nut can be fitted onto the Lotacone.
I asked Spyder if I could purchase a pair of their own along with a lot of other stuff I was buying from them but when they asked ?48 + VAT each I thought it was a pi$$ take. As a result I ended up buying nothing from them.
TTR do them for ?42 a pair, but do they work?
The other option would be machining down the existing spring tops and welding on a collar made from steel tube to accept the reduce spring diameter.
Any thoughts on the best way to proceed?