DaleMX Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Well I'm ready to put on my coilovers, but before I go ripping everything out I would like to know if it is possible to do the conversion without removing the strut assy completely from the car. I would like to leave it hooked up to the control arm and just drop it out of the fender. Would it be a real pita to cut the spring support off and weld on the new one in that position? Does the oil in the tube present a problem to welding? I should really ask Ross this question, but it's been so long since I got them that I'm a little embarased about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Well I'm ready to put on my coilovers, but before I go ripping everything out I would like to know if it is possible to do the conversion without removing the strut assy completely from the car. I would like to leave it hooked up to the control arm and just drop it out of the fender. Would it be a real pita to cut the spring support off and weld on the new one in that position? Yes. Does the oil in the tube present a problem to welding? Hmmm... red hot metal, and highly flammable fluid. What do you think? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Yes. Hmmm... red hot metal' date=' and highly flammable fluid. What do you think? Dave[/quote'] Thanks for the reality check Dave. Duuuuh, What am I thinking? Hey, I never said anything about being smart! And I hate working in the cold anyway so I'll take them off and perty them up while I'm at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 unless you want to have hot oil all over you I would take out the strut inserts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 All good Dale. Must be kinda early there? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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