Where can I find replacement sleeves which match the threads on the cap part, I high lighted the part I need to replace in green below. I need slightly longer ones without the threads jacked up and the inside. Any thoughts guys?

 

anyone know if this strut sleeve just a factory part from an FB?

 

you mean the big nut? yes its just factory. the sleeve thing is just whatever you can find that makes the coil over collar tight, you could use tape

 

If "the threads jacked up on the inside" means the threads on the inside of the strut housing then you may need to replace the housing. It may be easier to explore repair the threads somehow.

 

I'm not using "tape" guys. I'm trying to make this carless ghetto, not more. I don't know the technical terms for these parts. Give me a break. In the picture above, there is a sleeve in which the shock is placed. The sleeve requires a fastener at the top, other wise the shock is held in by only gravity. This fastener threads into the inside of the sleeve. Mine is unable to thread in because it has been cross threaded and destroyed. I have a brand new fastener that will not thread into the sleeve because of how completely fucked the threads are on the inside of the sleeve. Does anybody have a good idea of how to repair the threads on the inside sleeve using common tools I could find in my own shop or at a harbor freight place. Obviously I could pay thousands of dollars and have a machine shop create a replica made from whatever rare material I desire, the thing is I'm not ordering 10,000 of these so machine shops don't give a **** about helping me. I'm looking for advice on a real solution that will not cost a month salary and preferably one I can do my self in say one afternoon.

 

easy, the spacer thing (i'm not sure what you'd call it either), is completely optional, its only function is to keep the sleeve from potentially wobbling, which it won't because the car is sitting on it. there is no load on the spacer so it can be made out of anything, pvc pipe is probably the simplest, most cars use air, tape is fine.

the other thing is a gland nut. it threads into the strut housing. if the threads on the housing are stripped, then you need a new strut housing. if its not too bad you may be able to fix it with a thread file.

since its so big finding a tap would be expensive (its a 43mm hole), a machine shop may be able to put it in a lathe an cut a new thread, but at that point its just easier to find a good used one

 

The repair would require a tap to chase the damaged threads, trouble is taps that large are not common nor cheap. A machine shop would have one and could do it in short order, but you will need to find the right machine shop that is willing to do a small job, (often this requires selling oneself at the front door to avoid being turned away) other wise you will either have to figure out the diameter and thread pitch of the strut and buy a tap, which would be pricey for a tool you will only use once. So the most reasonable alternative may be to buy a used strut/ spindle. You could probably find one for sale in the classified section of this forum. Post a WTB add. Its a shame to have to replace a part when it would be so easy to repair, with the right tool anyway.

 

Just went through this.

I am trying to remove the coilovers from my car. Since I am crunched for time because I'm moving soon, and I can't find Tokico struts, I had to reassemble the coilovers to make the car mobile.

When going to reassemble them I noticed a dent and messed up threads on my strut tube. How I fixed it was fix the bend, and then fix the threads.

I fixed the bend by lying a rag over the bent section of the tube and using pliers to carefully bend the metal back. Once this was achieved, I started on the threads. Using the handle of a small file and a pick, I traced the threads to "realign" the scared thread sections. After this was achieved, the parts were reassembled and I very carefully started the nut. It took quite a few tries, lots of patience, some finesse, and I'm sure some luck.

Once it was in and past the bad thread section, it was smooth turning.

Just take your time and don't rush it.

If you can't fix your threads, then you only have one option. Buy another tube and have it modified for coilovers. This won't be anywhere near $1000, unless you pick a horrible shop. If you go this route, you may need to contact Ground Control to get another coilover spring perch.

Heck, if you were closer I have some housings that need a shop to remove the top nuts, they're very stuck, that you could have.

 

this is some very good advice in here. Chances of finding a new strut tube that is in better condition is possible but probably most are rust/ruined up here in Seattle. I messaged a guy parting a car out, waiting to hear back. When I checked the threads, they seemed pretty bad, I would be willing to try and fix the threads myself first before buying a new pair.

 

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