Bilsteins appropriate for ~200lb/in springs?

[thehelix112]

That's a very good point. I think you're right. I'll have to have a think about that and hopefully remedy the situation when I go to TTT adjustable strut tops. Thanks for the input.

 

Dave

[letitsnow]

One of the big torrington bearings that goes between the spring and the lower perch might be an easy fix for you.

[letitsnow]

Now that I've got the shocks, I'm almost positive that I can use the stock bearing. I'll post my solution tomorrow after I machine the bushings and parts that need it after work. It may be able to be done with hand tools, but I'll leave that for you/the reader to decide.

[letitsnow]

Ok, I got the fronts finished and installed. All I can say is WOW. These are very comfortable, I was expecting something kinda like my cousin's 240sx with Tein HA's, stiff and harsh. The ride is a lot firmer, but still very comfortable and controllable over rough roads.

 

I'd say that this setup is exactly how I feel a sports car should drive, it's VERY good IMO.

 

On to how I did it, I followed the guide for the most part, but I made some changes for the steering bearing.

 

I used the factory bearing. I machined the spring hats down to the first ledge and I opened up the ID so it would slide down where the dust boot normally pops into place(~.955"ish). I made a bushing the same OD as that part of the damper(~.950"ish) and ~.670ish long, this way the spring hat can float with the bearing and they both only see load from the spring. When you tighten down the nut on top it clamps the isolator onto the machined bushing, not the bearing.

 

Pics will probably help with my poor explanation.

[260DET]

If it's comfortable the dampers must be right so well done. My 'drive on the road circuit car' has 400 pound springs on the front but because the dampers are right the ride is quite reasonable, no jarring or bouncing.