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[The German]

Dear Torana friends,

we are looking for adjustable street race shockers for the LH.

And i wonder if there are for the rear availible with integrated performance springs to remove the original springs.


Uwe

[dattoman]

Koni does adjustables for Toranas

There are coilover rear setups available too ... but not front

[ls2lxhatch]

Koni Part Numbers
Rear 80-2299
Front 80-2156SP1

McDonald Bros sell QA1 coil over shocks as a bolt in replacement for the front springs and shocks on an LX. I have been told that springs need to be reset or have the top coil removed to suit the Torana. I know someone in Perth who is waiting on a set from McDonald Bros. If the following part numbers are correct then they are much cheaper to buy from the USA. I do not know if you can buy springs suitable for track work.

I think the part number is DGMP1250-1 (250lb) or DGMP1350-1 (350lb)

[The German]

Dear Torana friends,

we are looking for adjustable street race shockers for the LH.

And i wonder if there are for the rear availible with integrated performance springs to remove the original springs.


Uwe

COIL-OVER was the word i didnt know!

Im looking for coil-over suspension.

Thanks

[The German]

Koni does adjustables for Toranas

There are coilover rear setups available too ... but not front

I couldnt find rear coilovers in the KONI online catalogue.

Any link or partnumbers or dealername availible ?

Uwe

[A9X]

Koni Part Numbers
Rear 80-2299
Front 80-2156SP1

McDonald Bros sell QA1 coil over shocks as a bolt in replacement for the front springs and shocks on an LX. I have been told that springs need to be reset or have the top coil removed to suit the Torana. I know someone in Perth who is waiting on a set from McDonald Bros. If the following part numbers are correct then they are much cheaper to buy from the USA. I do not know if you can buy springs suitable for track work.

I think the part number is DGMP1250-1 (250lb) or DGMP1350-1 (350lb)

Forgetting the shocks and forgetting the spring rate for a moment, that is a lot of force to be concentrating on the top shock mount don't you think Andy?

[ls2lxhatch]

Forgetting the shocks and forgetting the spring rate for a moment, that is a lot of force to be concentrating on the top shock mount don't you think Andy?

The top of the spring locates in the shock tower as per the original spring. The bottom of the spring is supported by the base of the shock instead of the lower control arm. There should be no change to the load on the top shock mount. The only real change in loading is that the lower shock mount is taking the weight of the car instead of the lower spring support that surrounds the lower shock mount.

The shocks in this picture are the same as used with the Torana factory lower control arms. The replacement HQ lower control arms to not look as strong around the shock mount as the factory Torana lower control arms. The top of the replacement spring should really be flat like it is at the bottom so it will sit properly in the shock tower.

[A9X]

Thanks Andy

[LhMusL]

any updates on this McDonald Bros setup???

[myss427]

I have bought a set, they look very pretty but as LS2LXHatch said might have to get the spring re-set. I'm putting engine and box in this weekend so will be able to try out the suspension in next couple of weeks. Will let you know what problem I face.

[The German]

I did read somewhere in this forum about Bilstein Coilovers adjustable for the rear.(cant find it again)

Is there any more information to get about this shocks ? (Item/order number)

Perhaps in wich other cars it can be used ? (To find them in the catalogue)

Maybe it matches with cars in europe .

[ls2lxhatch]

This may have been the thread you were reading.

It is debatable whether or not the shock tower is strong enough to mount coilover shocks. Tyre clearance may also be an issue.

[Peter UC]

The area wouldn't be hard to strengthen though, especially if you tie the cage onto the mount.

[The German]

Koni Part Numbers
Rear 80-2299
Front 80-2156SP1

McDonald Bros sell QA1 coil over shocks as a bolt in replacement for the front springs and shocks on an LX. I have been told that springs need to be reset or have the top coil removed to suit the Torana. I know someone in Perth who is waiting on a set from McDonald Bros. If the following part numbers are correct then they are much cheaper to buy from the USA. I do not know if you can buy springs suitable for track work.

I think the part number is DGMP1250-1 (250lb) or DGMP1350-1 (350lb)

Any news about the QA1 shocks?

Im a bit confused about the 250lb and 350lb rate.....somewere in the forum its 750lb front and 250lb rear.

And the QA1 spring lenght in this kit looks a bit long with 10` because the spring at the QA1 sits a bit highr at the shock and not at the lower control arm .

Hard to find out the right parts for the right setup but the QA1 is my favorite option ,so far.

But i need more info.

Edited by The German, 06 May 2010 - 05:38 PM.