Strut killer SVX! Need some input

[TomsSVX]

ok, Since I have yet to touch the rears, I only have the insert dimensions...

they are 1.90in(48.20mm) wide and 14 11/16in(374.0mm) tall

I hope this helps. I used a caliper to measure the thickness and a straight edge ruler to measure the height. Good luck finding inserts!!

Tom

[SVXRide]

Tom,
You need to change your signature...get those Probe rims out of there!
-Bill

[TomsSVX]

i will get my tires mounted on the rx7 rims when I get the alignment done after i get the struts/springs done... so they are still a future mod

Tom

[Hocrest]

Originally Posted by tomssvx

I hope this helps.

I'm sure it will...

Hope your head heals without any more permanant damage than a cool scar and memory loss on par with a night at the bar.

[TomsSVX]

i didn't get knocked out. It just hit me really hard. I hate pressure wounds like this. I did it to my leg that tore the skin from one side around the front of my shin to the other side. Pressure splits like this take a good time to heal also. I should have a cool scar though

Tom

[benebob]

Originally Posted by tomssvx

ok, Since I have yet to touch the rears, I only have the insert dimensions...

they are 1.90in(48.20mm) wide and 14 11/16in(374.0mm) tall

I hope this helps. I used a caliper to measure the thickness and a straight edge ruler to measure the height. Good luck finding inserts!!

Tom

The 14 11/16 that is just the height of the actual insert right not the shaft? That is my biggest question on figuring out if it'll fit.

[TomsSVX]

that is from the bottom of the insert(including threaded part) to the top of the insert. it does not include the shaft.

Tom

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by tomssvx

.....or you could get a set of Konis for $30 more and no shipping and have konis on all 4 corners..... Not to shoot you down Danny but I trust Koni more than some guy "modifying" stock struts

Tom

As you wish Tom, but mine were done from a year now and believe me Koni's are nothing compared to those i have, i have seen koni's used on WRX's, when they get into my car, they are like "Daaaaaaaaaaamn!!!, my *ss hurts"
And we have lots of holes in the roads over here, (i ususally avoid getting in them) but in the end, i got tricked by some i cannot avoid.

And this guy i tell you about, is a professional in his job, he even dared me he can modify my stock struts into hydraulically based by means of pumps and still have the "GAS strut" feeling. He said if he was able to make it (which he SURELY can" i would have to pay $800 per strut.

He showed me one he has done for an old 240Z...

It's your right Tom to be skeptical about this Guy thing and even ME... but how can i convince you in another way?

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by benebob

Which is why I need a measurement of the entire length of the SVX strut insert the actual insert housing length and the diameter of the insert to determine if I can make a WRX one work.

It won't fit...

[TomsSVX]

I am sceptical on doing any kind of "modification" to any suspension/ brake part. I mean, having a rough ride is not what I am looking for, i am looking for the rebound capabilities that the Konis are known for. Also, the GC are a perfect match for the struts. Anyone can make a strut hard but making it work both ways is where it is at

Tom

[SilverSpear]

Originally Posted by tomssvx

I am sceptical on doing any kind of "modification" to any suspension/ brake part. I mean, having a rough ride is not what I am looking for, i am looking for the rebound capabilities that the Konis are known for. Also, the GC are a perfect match for the struts. Anyone can make a strut hard but making it work both ways is where it is at

Tom

ok, as you wish...