BC_99 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 So I decided to start stripping an old spare set of front spindles/struts down, so that I can start assembling my D2s. They were an old set of SHP's that had been re-inserted and the adjustment knob had been patched over. Well I pulled these crusty things off of the shelf and started taking them apart and found a few surprises. The springs are a metallic charcoal gray color. I am guessing they are some aftermarket spring but I am not sure. Any ideas? http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/BC_99/20130908_170201_zpsa19eedff.jpg After I got the springs out, I noticed that the strut inserts weren't seated all the way into the housing. They were screwed in almost all of the way but there was a small gap on each between the hex flange of the insert and the housing. So I clamped them into my vise and started spinning them out and pulled these out. http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/BC_99/20130908_170214_zpsb8c53a87.jpg Unfortunately, one of them is blown, I think. I can compress it but it doesn't extend back. Any thoughts about these springs and strut inserts? Anyone want or need them for spares? PM me and we can make a deal as I have no use for them, and would be happy to help someone out that needed them. BC_99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Eibach springs were similar to the color you describe. Very awesome that someone was able to get the Tokico inserts in rear housings. Im still curious how the top threaded portion of the strut mates with the strut mount. And yes, if the strut wont return to the top(rebound) it is shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestador89 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 suspension technique springs were green at the beginning and switched to gunmetal grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rabbit1 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Part number on those tokico blues for future reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rabbit1 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Eibach springs were similar to the color you describe. Very awesome that someone was able to get the Tokico inserts in rear housings. Im still curious how the top threaded portion of the strut mates with the strut mount. And yes, if the strut wont return to the top(rebound) it is shot. Did I miss something? His post said he was tearing down a set of fronts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Correct. They are fronts. So...eibachs or possibly STs. Good to know. I will be posting these for sale cheap if anyone needs them. BC_99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Guess it helps to read a little more closely lol. What was on the rear? Im still curious how the shaft profile differs from front to rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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