Camaro Shocks

[2quikmotorwerks]

another note on that.

couldn't i just run spacers? that way the wheel is away from the wheel lip.

Sure u could if thats what u want to do

[CHIF8008]

biggest question is: If you cut more out, will it increase shock travel? im assuming yes, but want another opinion.

[CHIF8008]

another note on that.

couldn't i just run spacers? that way the wheel is away from the wheel lip.

[2quikmotorwerks]

so if i use a rear MR2 shock on the front i can chop out 4inches? (hypothetically.) seeing that i have just over a inch of plate clearance. i dont need 4 extra inches(or would it? shock travel?) only problem i see with that is im afraid that the spring then would be hitting the inner part of the wheel.

my adjusters on my coil-overs are almost hitting the lip of the wheel. about a half inch. so i should chop enough to get the adjuster location inside the wheel , but not so much that now the spring will hit the wheel.

so maybe a 3in chop? i want to be full adjustable. so all the way down on the adjusters has the frame rails on the floor. then just raise it up about a 1/2 in for plate clearance.

2 inch is plenty. I run the same combo. I feel anything more then 2 inch is over kill and you might run into issues depending on wheel size

[CHIF8008]

so if i use a rear MR2 shock on the front i can chop out 4inches? (hypothetically.) seeing that i have just over a inch of plate clearance. i dont need 4 extra inches(or would it? shock travel?) only problem i see is im afraid that the spring then would be hitting the inner part of the wheel.

my adjusters on my coil-overs are almost hitting the lip of the wheel. about a half inch. so i should chop enough to get the adjuster location inside the wheel , but not so much that now the spring will hit the wheel.

so maybe a 3in chop? i want to be full adjustable. so all the way down on the adjusters has the frame rails on the floor. then just raise it up about a 1/2 in for plate clearance.


call it stupid/ whatever. it's what i want.

[Vivek]

How much more do the Camaro (I used a 1985 model on blunttech) KYB GR-2 and Excel G (which one is better/stiffer?), compress than an e30 rear JOM shock? My car has like an inch of rear travel, and you bounce off the seat over bumps. $25/shock for those is not shabby at all.

[Cronopoulos]

So he can do a 2" chop and not have to use a spacer. Hopefully they don't send you a front by accident like they did butcher.

That's what I was planning on doing as they are shorter than the Bilstein Sports I am currently on. I will double check the part numbers when they get here on Friday, install by the weekend.

Also, thank you for the help via PM's, it has been extremely helpful.

[einstein57]

So he can do a 2" chop and not have to use a spacer. Hopefully they don't send you a front by accident like they did butcher.

[Cronopoulos]

why MR2 rears?

From reading this thread, the difference between the two is length correct? 2" shorter vs 4" shorter...

[TG Goose]

why MR2 rears?

[Cronopoulos]

Just ordered a complete set of struts for the G.E. coilovers I bought a while back. I will put up install pics hopefully this weekend...

(Front) MR2 rear struts - KYB part # 765016

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-765016/

(Rear) Camaro struts - KYB part # 743019

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-743019/

[Edirtyy808]

so i have 5.1" 450lb megean spring. with jom rear shocks. should i switch them out for the camaro rears? and im planning on going low but with a decent ride.

[ToPLeSS(e30)FeinD]

Does the REAR MR2 inserts require the new bearing?

yes. the OD on the strut shaft is the same, the length is just shorter

[eLKuRLy]

I personally used FRONT MR2 inserts. requires removing and installing a new bearing in the strut mount and if not cutting strut tubing, basically a 4" spacer.

Does the REAR MR2 inserts require the new bearing?

[TG Goose]

I personally used FRONT MR2 inserts. requires removing and installing a new bearing in the strut mount and if not cutting strut tubing, basically a 4" spacer.