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Offline Jookycola

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Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« on: October 29, 2007, 02:31:59 PM »
as the title says.  I'm buying them this weekend because my entire suspension is shot to hell.  I plan to pick up all new shocks and struts too.  But i'm wondering...with the 2 inch coil spring spacer lift combo (i think rear is 2 and front 1.5?)  can i just use stock sized shocks and struts?  Or is there a whole process to it? 
The tuck is mosty my Daily Driver and will see a few trails but no real boulder hoping.  I just want a bit more clearance, and as long as i'm replacing my worn out suspension peices i wanted to do this.  I just wanted to make sure i'm all set before i order these and the parts.
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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2007, 08:52:08 PM »
14 views?
no answer?
LOL

just my dorky way to bump this back up.  C'mon guys help a brotha out.

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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2007, 10:06:38 PM »
Yes and yes.  :)  Besides, Green Bay just won.  Can't expect to many people to be on the board.  :P

You can use Stock struts up front, just to the strut mount flip.  I did mine in the garage, took about 15 minutes per strut once I had them out.  As for the rears most people use some from F-150 or Thunderbird rear shocks.

If you do a search about Spacer lifts you can find a bunch of discussions on installing them and what shocks to use.  Digger used to give some really nice printed instructions that gave part numbers as well.  I think Jeff does as well with his spacers.

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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2007, 01:28:34 PM »
If you're saying your suspension is shot, coil spacers won't help the ride any.  You'll still need to replace the shocks and struts at a minimum.
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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2007, 05:29:43 PM »
The search will help you find the part numbers on the shocks and struts. you will also need strut extentions or do the mount flip. the shock are from a crown vic

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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2007, 07:47:11 PM »
Yes flip your strut mount as said above.  Heres a link.

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=3010.0

And use the rear shocks from a 1992 Ford Crown Vic.  They are like twenty bucks a piece at advance auto parts.  They ride rather smooth.  And I recommend KYB  GR-2 struts for the front.  Very good quality.  Also available at advance auto parts.
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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2007, 09:48:06 PM »
If you're saying your suspension is shot, coil spacers won't help the ride any.  You'll still need to replace the shocks and struts at a minimum.

as the title says.  I'm buying them this weekend because my entire suspension is shot to hell.  I plan to pick up all new shocks and struts too.   But i'm wondering...with the 2 inch coil spring spacer lift combo (i think rear is 2 and front 1.5?)  can i just use stock sized shocks and struts?  Or is there a whole process to it? 
The tuck is mosty my Daily Driver and will see a few trails but no real boulder hoping.  I just want a bit more clearance, and as long as i'm replacing my worn out suspension peices i wanted to do this.  I just wanted to make sure i'm all set before i order these and the parts.

Thanks for all the help guys, i'll order the parts Friday.  Is Digger still making spacers?
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Ira

Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2007, 02:15:38 AM »
I got mine from Jeff (Hoepkers).

Jook, for the rear shocks, here's the big issue I had with mine--the Monroe Crown Vics. Maybe this isn't the case with other brands, or with YOUR truck, but it was for mine (95 2-dr Track).

The bolts that come with the new shocks won't fit into the holes in the truck, and there's not enough metal around the holes to drill/expand them out. Therefore, you're supposed to use your old bolts, and remove the little circular insert piece (sleeve) at the end of your old shock that the bolt goes through and stick it in the new shock so the bolt fits perfecetly snug in there, like a well-behaved bolt is supposed to.

My problem was that not only couldn't you get that little piece out of the old shock, it was too big to fit in the new shock ANYWAY. If you don't remedy this, the bolt doesn't sit snuggly in the hole in the shock. (This may not even be that big a DEAL, but if you're going to be killing yourself working with that dreaded spring compressor, you might as well have the right fit.)

Fortunately, my mechanic had 2 itty bitty thingy pieces that did the trick (one for each shock), but if you face the same problem, this is something that's going to hang you up. After you buy your shocks, you may want to buy two cheap insert pieces like this just to be ready before you start disassemblig all of this metal.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you the old bolt's exact size so you'll know the exact size opening you'll need, but maybe someone here does.



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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2007, 05:44:47 AM »
A lot of hardware stores and H.Depot will have sleaves/spacers that might take up the gap in the bolt hole.
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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2007, 05:56:23 AM »
A lot of hardware stores and H.Depot will have sleaves/spacers that might take up the gap in the bolt hole.

Exactly, and since he'll have the shock in hand, he can get the proper depth. The thing is how thick.

But they're gonna be cheap, so it's no big deal to buy 2 or 3 sizes to be sure.

Of course, when he pulls the old bolt out and has the new shock in hand, he could always run to the store and pick it up. But at this point you're usually on a roll and don't want to interrupt yourself.

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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2007, 07:48:25 AM »
Hey Jookycola, I can help you out with the spacers. Email me at hoepkers|removethispart|@charter.net.
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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2007, 11:24:48 AM »
Hey, I was looking for you.  You are who I was planning to buy them from, I just needed your email again.  When i cleared my inbox I mistakenly deleted your PM with your email, sizes and prices.  :-\ Thanks for coming on here and hooking me up again with your email.

I'll throw you an email when i have the shocks and struts.
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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2007, 06:25:55 PM »
No hurry, I've got a few sets in stock.
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
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Ira

Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2007, 03:10:16 AM »
Jeff, when I'm flush with some cash, I'm gonna buy another pair of 1 1/2", just to have for the future in case of any problems.


You never know--you might win the lottery tomorrow and stop making these things.

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Re: Ok, ordering coil spring spacers...is that it?
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2007, 08:23:36 AM »
Ira, don't worry about me winning the lottery, I don't play. And I'll always have some available or the molds to make more. You should not have any problems with the spacers, they are TOUGH!!! If you just want to spend the money feel free, but I should always have some if need be.
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE