Quote Originally Posted by dhutton View Post
I was interested but didn’t have a solution. I do know that side loading on conversion coilovers can lead to shock failure.



Don
Hi Don,

That is exactly why I wanted to get DSE to respond. I am aware of the issues with these type of hybrid coilover setups from QA1 and others that reported problems. I actually was on the fence with the install. Not really to many threads on the new dse setups to know how they perform (or at least from googles perspective). I can say the shock is a really nice piece. The shock shaft seems to be a bit larger than the competing coilovers setups. The Jri coil-over uses a 5/8" shaft. That is the reason for the 1" hole needed. I am also doing a DSE no-no and using ATS Spindles, instead of their recommended stock height spindles.

I have a DSE coil spring and shock setup I was planning to use, but in the end I decided to just try it. I had a spare subframe, so I decided to try it on my spare and if I don't like it sell it and run my original subframe with a standard coil spring shock setup. The car is 100% street. No events, I just want a lowered setup and to feel solid and take me around town, work, etc.

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I went ahead and just modified the bushing per DSE recommendation.







I used a razor blade to get a rough cut of the angle then used a belt sander to finish the fit. It now sits flush in the pocket. and there is just a 1/16 to 1 1/32nd of clearance around the cut side to the frame.