carfreak85 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm currently installing a set of coilovers on my 1987 GL 3-door and I was curious how other folks mount the rear coilovers in their EA82s. I've seen them installed using a mishmash of OEM and aftermarket parts, but that seems like it not only increases the ride height, but could potentially snap the shock shaft. So, what do you folks do? I've got a few ideas of my own, but I'm interested to see your solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Dawg Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I got kyb and they actually seem shorter on my wagon by 1/2 inch or more because the new rubber isolators were too big. So had to reuse the old ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 7/21/2019 at 5:38 AM, Len Dawg said: I got kyb and they actually seem shorter on my wagon by 1/2 inch or more because the new rubber isolators were too big. So had to reuse the old ones.. Is your car running coilovers, or KYB replacement struts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Dawg Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) KYB replacment strut...original springs... I don't know for the 3dr hatch whereas I got a 93 Loyale wagon Edited July 23, 2019 by Len Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It probably depends considerably on the design of the coilover. Yes, it's best to keep that bushing in there, as the factory geometry will put strain on the shock shaft otherwise. Suberdave has some good info on his website here: http://wordpress.suberdave.com/?page_id=54 It looks like the Tein system has a long enough shaft to maintain the bushing. But you can see he had to adjust those coilovers way down to make up for the mounting modification. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 im running nissan 300 zx front struts on the rear of my loyale they have a 5/8" shaft and 6" of traval i use the stock loyale top hats and springs way more beef than the kybs and full traval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, ferp420 said: im running nissan 300 zx front struts on the rear of my loyale they have a 5/8" shaft and 6" of traval i use the stock loyale top hats and springs Did you punch out the hole in the OEM top hat? IIRC the original shock has an M12 shaft and you're running basically an M16 with those Nissan shocks. Are those factory replacement Z32 shocks, or aftermarket coilovers? Edited July 31, 2019 by carfreak85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) On 7/30/2019 at 11:59 AM, carfreak85 said: Did you punch out the hole in the OEM top hat? IIRC the original shock has an M12 shaft and you're running basically an M16 with those Nissan shocks. Are those factory replacement Z32 shocks, or aftermarket coilovers? yes i drilled the top hat and used the nissans washers to lock it in place they were stock struts as far as i know they came off a 90 model i think it was a crossover year but im sure it was the 90s and up Edited August 3, 2019 by ferp420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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