I know, I feel kinda stupid thinking about selling all of it now, since I've been wanting to do this forever. I really need to do the rear disc brake conversion to mine and the $ needs to come from somewhere. We'll see, may just finish the clean and paint and wait for the next front end damage to install everything.

What I have is  a set of their 3" lift front control arms modified to move the ball joing foward 1.25", centering the front wheel in the wheel well, making it easier to fit bigger tires. I also have a NEW set of Suspension Specialists ( from FOA) 550 lb x16" coils and  new custom aluminum adapters from Mudchild here on this forum. The Calmini coils are known to eventually sag, these are longer and don't sag. I'll sell all or pieces. $275 for the control arms, $150 for the 2 new coils, $90 for the custom adapters. Or $450 for all of it. + shipping of course.

I thought I was starting to understand this suspension stuff, but now I'm soooo confused:

550 lb. coils?  Everyone I've been reading has been talking about 170-225 coils.  Isn't 550 lbs going to ride within an inch or so of being uncompressed on a track/kick? 

Gil

 
This may help you to understand the leverage factor on spring rate.
http://www.timskelton.com/lightning/race_prep/suspension/spacers.htm

Quote from: bentparts on February 10, 2011, 02:33:58 PM

What I have is  a set of their 3" lift front control arms modified to move the ball joing foward 1.25", centering the front wheel in the wheel well, making it easier to fit bigger tires. I also have a NEW set of Suspension Specialists ( from FOA) 550 lb x16" coils and  new custom aluminum adapters from Mudchild here on this forum. The Calmini coils are known to eventually sag, these are longer and don't sag. I'll sell all or pieces. $275 for the control arms, $150 for the 2 new coils, $90 for the custom adapters. Or $450 for all of it. + shipping of course.

I thought I was starting to understand this suspension stuff, but now I'm soooo confused:

550 lb. coils?  Everyone I've been reading has been talking about 170-225 coils.  Isn't 550 lbs going to ride within an inch or so of being uncompressed on a track/kick?  

Gil

The leverage factor on an IFS like ours demands a heavier coil than some other types of vehicles. Actually 550 is the same rate as a Calmini coil, except the ones I have from FOA are not progressive, meaning the first inch or so of travel is not softer, which in IMO is what makes the Calmini ( older ones anyway ) sag.

Here's some Pics of the modded control arms and new coils with adapters.

With the new mounting plate for the ball joint it's a simple matter if just re-drilling the holes to relocate them back to the stock position if desired. Still have to get around to cutting the inside of the coil pockets and changing the seating angle, but it'll have to wait while I fix my leaking wheel cylinders.

What ever happend with these? Still got 'em?

Sold the modified a arms to fund the rear disc conversion. Kept the coils and adapters for eventual use as front replacements.