diy coilovers?

[2wickedtoyz]

has anyone made their own coilovers for the gen3? i'm looking at a set of sleeves i have in my possesion and i figure ...why not? so i figure i'll build a set for the coupe and adjust my ride height hope i don't screw up you guys know how i do these things what is your opinion keep in mind that i'm doing it anyway.

i've also read up about other people doing it to other cars but not to a camry.

[Eye8Pussies]

they should work just fine as long as you can find a set of sleeves that will fit over the struts- also as long as the sleeves that you have were originally designed for a mid-sized sedan and not a 2400lbs hatchback lol


ride quality though? have fun :

[Knailgun]

sounds like a decent idea, I hope you have a spare set of struts and that this isn't on your DD

[2wickedtoyz]

i can't risk destroying my good struts so i'm looking for used ones to mess with. and i have 2 camry's remember? lol

[Venom_5]

but why, when coilovers arent that expensive to begin with ... and if you only want ride height adjustment, there are Ground Control sleeves

[Knailgun]

Originally Posted by 2wickedtoyz

i can't risk destroying my good struts so i'm looking for used ones to mess with. and i have 2 camry's remember? lol

I remember, but step back and think of it...Ksports can be had around $600 new

[Eye8Pussies]

^ 600?? Where?? the cheapest were still a bit over 800 shipped

[cruisn76]

yea, even with the group buy right now in FS section, they are hoping for $800 discounted

[Venom_5]

even $800 isnt that expensive for full 36-way adjustable suspension ... albeit entry-level, but still ... not really that expensive if youre into car tuning or what have you

i got mine from another member on here for $515 shipped with brand new fronts, and barely used rears

[Eye8Pussies]

^ I agree that 800 is a good price for what it is

but you also can't go by a used price either...I got my current set for even cheaper than you, but chances are that people aren't going to get as lucky as we do either

[rebel8ball]

we used the skunk 2 copy sleeves on my buddy teggie, they put it in the dirt and then some, its taken a while but he has it to a decent ride height he likes...and for 40 bucks im glad i bought em for his b day...lol

[cruisn76]

Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

^ I agree that 800 is a good price for what it is

but you also can't go by a used price either...I got my current set for even cheaper than you, but chances are that people aren't going to get as lucky as we do either

You went Coilovers... I heard Cody say something about u liking his coilover setup. So you went and bought some eh.... Nice

[uibalnme]

Justin (Wraith) told me it is possible to make coilovers out of struts. I believe ha made a set once using Koni reds. He said something about cutting off the lower spring seat, and welding a piece of steel exhaust pipe as a stop for a coil sleeve kit. I didn't get all of the details, so I 'm not too sure about that. Try contacting him for more details.

I was really considering doing this too when Justin told me about it. However, I want to go over speed bumps with out scraping, so I've decided to shoot for an air suspension(some day). My car will never see a track, so no need for 36-way adjustability, and I can change the ride hight as the driving conditions require.

I know, cost is through the roof, but it is only a dream for now.

[Knailgun]

Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

^ 600?? Where?? the cheapest were still a bit over 800 shipped

I found them here, brand new on TN for that.....

[Luckynumber5]

Years ago in the show and share forum a member took some pics of a shop turning his old suspension into a semi-coilover setup (or whatever lol)like you are tallking about, I cant search for it till after class but I know the thread is in here somewhere.