locodrftr Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Going to share what it takes to install these things. I did a coilover conversion on a 280z using BC Coilovers 1st step was getting the gland nut off. Just tacked some round solid stock to gland nut the smacked it with a hammer to unscrew it. 2nd step was removing and draining the old strut cartridges. 3rd step was measuring where to cut strut tubes and cutting it up. Most of the cutting was done with a cut off wheel then finished last little bit with a hack saw. 4th step was cleaning up, deburring and prepping area for welding. Should look something like the picture. More pics and final steps coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 3rd step was measuring where to cut strut tubes This is the part people have problems with. And you have no details. Nobody really cares about the other stuff. No offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodrftr Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Oops, yeah forgot to add that picture. I did it at 1-3/4" up, you can probably go slightly higher or lower. It just helps locate coilover on knuckle. Also this process is not for beginners. Modifying, cutting and welding on suspension components should be done by a professional...like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks. I was thinking of sectioning actually, not dropping the BC tube over a stub. My mistake. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodrftr Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks. I was thinking of sectioning actually, not dropping the BC tube over a stub. My mistake. Nice work.lol yeah no worries, I will also do a write up on the sectioning type. Here is a preview pic.Also I cant give all the secrets, please keep in mind its how I make a living. So I wont go into what filler material is used and what few other special steps are taken to ensure a strong weld. After all if something goes wrong peoples lives can be in danger!!! Anyway enjoy some general info picture browsing and general time wasting on my posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Wish there was someone like you nearby that could do all this for me. I would have done coils long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Nice welds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exposed Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Great welds and thanks for the write up. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzurp Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 People care this much? I just cut straight through everything 1.75" up. I didnt give a shit about the inserts as they were old and mangy anyways. Just stuck the entire thing in the band saw and let it rip. Perfect cuts, smoothed the cuts with sandpaper, cleaned the area with brakleen, slid the collars over and welded it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzurp Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Also your welds look a LOT better than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 ^That is pretty unwise. If you have a gas strut and someone used oil in the shock you essentially have an explosion waiting to happen. If it is a traditional oil strut, not that big a concern, but you will make a much bigger mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzurp Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Explosion? Nooooooooooope. Leaking heat transfer oil? Yeaaaaaaah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodrftr Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Wish there was someone like you nearby that could do all this for me. I would have done coils long ago. Nice welds Great welds and thanks for the write up. Much appreciated. lol thanks no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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