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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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evo 8 suspension on 84-GS

So my buddy gave me his shocks/springs from his evo since he got coilovers, think its worth a shot trying to make them work?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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The EVO suspension is nothing like the FB... We use strut insert on the front. Besides, the spring length are shock length are most likely not compatible
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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i personally would not attempt it.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Just because the Evo 8s handle well, doesn't mean that our cars would handle well using their equipment.

Not worth it. You should try to sell them on eBay or Craigslist and make some money you could put towards more useful parts.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:16 AM
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Like every one said its not worth it. I'd sell it and buy the proper upgrade for your car.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:31 AM
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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Sell the evo 8 stuff and buy rx7 stuff...
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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It doesn't hurt to try it out

It will take some fab work though. We had a guy on here fab up a way to use AE86 suspension on his first gen, so anything is possible.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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First I lol'd, then I just looked away.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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I suspect if you have to ask, you know the answer
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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sell it and buy the ReSpeed coilovers...
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