i have a set of 4 shock absorbers off a VW beetle from 1978. they fit the locost dimensions (10''-14''
and have polybushes at
both ends but they dont have spring platforms on, is there any way i could use these to stick to the "locost" theme or would i be better off
buying some proper coilovers?
cheers
Matt
[Edited on 19/1/07 by novacaine]
[Edited on 19/1/07 by novacaine]
You could give it a try but the chances are that they will not have the ideal characteristics for a Locost - if they are going to cost you next to
nothing and the effort is not too great then why not try them?
It should be possible to fab some spring seats with a bit of ingenuity and a lathe.
You can always change them later for proper ones if they don't work out
yea i think its worth a try, like you said, its going to cost me next to nothing, ill post the results here.
anybody ever fabricated spring seats before? any tips for me?
cheers
Matt
one cheap alternative is to use bike shockers inboard, with a lever to change the ratio. £15 per corner
Not sure if they are available in the right size, but you can get the spring seats for mini shocks that you weld onto the body.
Are you allowed to say Zeemeride on here?
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Originally posted by stevec
Are you allowed to say Zeemeride on here?