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    1. #41
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      You will likely be fine...just keep an eye on that bolt for tightness and bending of the bracket. If anything, It will certainly bend before it breaks.

      Bret Voelkel
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    2. #42
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      Quote Originally Posted by Tony_SS View Post
      Doug, I'd like to see how the final stance looks when you get a chance.

      And it rides well? Did you get rid of that nasty hop?
      I will get you pics soon!

      and yes...the hop is gone!! you saw that huh?
      Douglas Lutes
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    3. #43
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      I must admit I misspoke in a previous post. The vehicle specific coil over kit contains only the 1/2" bearing adapters (it does not include the 5/8" spacers as they are not needed in the standard kit).
      I apologize.

      I would feel much better about that mount if you would consider our forged steel single sheer mount:
      http://www.ridetech.com/store/5-8-shock-stud.html

      This is the same stud we've used forever without issue, so I know it will live. I see too many hot rods with bent and/or busted bolts in single shear.
      Dropping the car off the jack will produce about 15-20 inches per second movement at the shock (I'm guessing here, but it should be close).
      Testing has shown a pothole will produce over 50 inches per second shaft speed at the shock. So you could see forces much higher than you expect.

      No need to put someones life at risk for 25 bucks worth of parts.
      Last edited by marolf101x; 02-20-2012 at 06:54 AM.

    4. #44
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      Quote Originally Posted by SicMonte View Post
      I will get you pics soon!

      and yes...the hop is gone!! you saw that huh?
      Thanks Doug. I have a similar setup now as you had before.. A-body springs and relocated Bilsteins. If I hit a bump, I just get a hop instead of absorption.

    5. #45
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      According to my calculations, a coarse thread 1/2" grade 8 bolt will support almost 18,000 pounds in single shear so my "Mark II" setup should be fine. I have a new question though.

      I set the preload on both coil-overs to 0 per the instructions and disconnected the endlinks on my adjustable rear sway bar. I dropped the car to the ground and let it sit overnight. When I took some measurments this morning, the passenger side sat about 3/8" higher than the drivers side measured at the top of the wheelwell. I added preload to the drivers side to level things out but I was concerned by how much I had to add. I had to adjust the spring adjuster up by 7/8" to get 3/8" of lift. Is this much additional preload going to cause my handling to go all squirrley? Should I consider going back to 0 preload on both sides and making a 3/8" shim to go between my upper mount and the frame? Or should I just wait a few weeks and see how the springs settle?

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      Quote Originally Posted by robert56 View Post
      According to my calculations, a coarse thread 1/2" grade 8 bolt will support almost 18,000 pounds in single shear so my "Mark II" setup should be fine. I have a new question though.

      I set the preload on both coil-overs to 0 per the instructions and disconnected the endlinks on my adjustable rear sway bar. I dropped the car to the ground and let it sit overnight. When I took some measurments this morning, the passenger side sat about 3/8" higher than the drivers side measured at the top of the wheelwell. I added preload to the drivers side to level things out but I was concerned by how much I had to add. I had to adjust the spring adjuster up by 7/8" to get 3/8" of lift. Is this much additional preload going to cause my handling to go all squirrley? Should I consider going back to 0 preload on both sides and making a 3/8" shim to go between my upper mount and the frame? Or should I just wait a few weeks and see how the springs settle?
      I would wait to see how the car settles. I have worked on a lot of g bodys and they all lean to a certain side...no idea why.
      Douglas Lutes
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    7. #47
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      I never put up some ride height pics. I can tell you now that I have had the coil overs on for a couple racing events that these things are the real deal! They ride much smoother on the highway and really stick to the pavement on the autox and during track days!!













      Douglas Lutes
      1988 Monte Carlo SS

      "Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."

    8. #48
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      The car looks great Doug

    9. #49
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      Looks good Doug!

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      Did you do a FRONT coil-over install thread or did I miss it somewhere?
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      Ridetech G Body Rear Coilover Install

      I did not do a front coilover write up bc I didn't install them in my shop so I have very limited pics. I'll be glad to help though.
      Douglas Lutes
      1988 Monte Carlo SS

      "Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."

    12. #52
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      Looking for a picture of the top of a front shock to see how the adjustment knob looks from above for accessibility...
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    13. #53
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      Here is what I have from the front install.

      This is my pre-assembly of the front coilovers just to see how they come together.












      Douglas Lutes
      1988 Monte Carlo SS

      "Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."

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      Douglas Lutes
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      "Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."

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      Crapy pic of the upper shock adjustment knob.

      Douglas Lutes
      1988 Monte Carlo SS

      "Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."

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      Another shot of the motor...and you can see the driver side shock adjustment knob. Both sides are very accessible.


      Douglas Lutes
      1988 Monte Carlo SS

      "Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."

    17. #57
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      Quote Originally Posted by SicMonte View Post
      Crapy pic of the upper shock adjustment knob.

      Perfect! That's exactly what I was looking for.... Thanks Buddy!
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    18. #58
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      Doug, did you relocate your LCA mounts at all for antisquat? My ride height is very close to yours, and my LCA's angle down to the front, which is obviously bad news for anti-squat. I know there are some kits available to remedy this, I'm just curious if it's something you had to deal with and what you did.

      Car looks great btw!

      -matt

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    20. #60
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      Did you have to use special front lower control arms to install your coil over setup?
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