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Old 12-04-2006, 12:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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although I have discussed this before somewhat. I am looking for a good way to have adjustable suspension for my 91 dx. what can you guys reccomend.

I have just thought of this idea. If I buy kyb's and get 90-93 celica coilover sleeves (ground control or other halfway decent brand) would this be alright? My logic behind this is that since the coilover sleeves are for a 90-93 celica, which bears very close resemblance to the 87-91 camry's, would the spring ratio's and such work out ok? I would plan to use the coilover sleeves with the kyb's.
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Old 12-04-2006, 08:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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how many times do we have to tell you...coil over sleeves suck, turn your car into a bouncy death trap. Doesnt matter what car they're for, if you want an adjustable suspension, you've got to pay if you want it to be decent.
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got it, i promise i wont ask again
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another thing, KYB's are not sport struts, they are OEM replacements, not meant for more than 1-2" worth of lowering, youll blow em up if you try anything extreme.
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I have found that KYB are quite a bit stiffer than stock, is this my imagination or is the cold here making the oil thick in them?
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^^ KYB are gas struts
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probably stiffer because theyre, oh i dunno? new?
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what is a good way to do this?
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spend lots of money and do a custom job.

or use the search function and do some research.
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