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ChnkyLao
03-21-2011, 11:51 PM
I'm trying to finish up my grixxerdrew coilover set up for my lexus

eh well i got the struts and the coil springs but not the coilover sleeves

blistein sleeves are $70 each
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSN-B4BOA0000117?autofilter=1&part=BSN-B4BOA0000117&N=700+320145+115&autoview=sku

A compatible sleeve would be 5" high and 2" in diameter.

I see a whole bunch of cheapo coilover kits on ebay for hondas, i dont care for the springs just the sleeves
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-97-ACURA-INTEGRA-GS-R-RS-LS-COILOVER-SPRING-SLEEVES-/320633760129?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa742e981

are any of these kits 5" high and 2" in diameter? if not does any one know if any other car make has the size im probably looking for?
-EnVus-
03-22-2011, 01:53 AM
Careful with ebay sleeves they strip VERY easy
DeeAOne
03-22-2011, 02:46 AM
the ebay sleeves for the 3g eclipse (2000-2005) are pretty long. I'd say at least 6-7 inches. I put a set on my girlfriends old eclipse and was suprised at how long they were compared to most.

EDIT: just found one in the garage. it's 9 inches long and two inches in diameter.
ChnkyLao
03-22-2011, 08:52 AM
Careful with ebay sleeves they strip VERY easy

I was hoping this wasnt true


the ebay sleeves for the 3g eclipse (2000-2005) are pretty long. I'd say at least 6-7 inches. I put a set on my girlfriends old eclipse and was suprised at how long they were compared to most.

EDIT: just found one in the garage. it's 9 inches long and two inches in diameter.

sweet thanks, eclipse it it, i have to cut them anyways
RBS
03-22-2011, 09:11 AM
Careful with ebay sleeves they strip VERY easy


more like break easily, i seen a set where literally the spring perches broke and fell off while driving
DeeAOne
03-22-2011, 09:12 AM
Just to be sure you get the same kit, it had red springs. If it even matters. Lol
ChnkyLao
03-22-2011, 12:50 PM
more like break easily, i seen a set where literally the spring perches broke and fell off while driving

eh this might be a bad idea i have no clue how stiff those ebay springs are, but the rates im going with are 600lb fronts and 325lb rears

hopefully these will hold till i can get the better ones
DeeAOne
03-26-2011, 02:18 AM
I have 350lb rears and 450lb fronts on my car. Rides like shit honestly. It rode better when i had 500lb springs in the rear.

My car is much lighter than yours though so of course that makes a difference.