Well, i'm getting ready to order my suspention. I've opted for the tokico non adjustables on all four corners. my question is about springs. how low should i go? 1inch lower? 1.5? I've got at least 2 and a half fingers from my tire-fender.. on all four corners. i'm guessing since i've drop alot of weight from the car

Where would be the best place to get the tokico's from?
and which spring set up should i get?

You cannot understand how bad my suspension is right now. when i brake my rear end wants to come off the ground (front is dipping BAD)
when i turn the rear end bounces like a basketball.. VERY dangerous

It's been like this since i got the car (3 years) so anything would be better than what i have. thanks for the input

-Markus

 

eibach prokit is often recommended for people on a budget, about 1" drop, stiffer and progressive spring rate. intrax lowers but doesn't stiffen much. racing beat is .75" drop and stiffer but not progressive, roughly $10 cheaper than eibachs. Suspension techniques is cheaper still, and stiffer than racing beat, also drops about 1" and people say good things about them as well.

 

Be aware your stock 86 springs may already be sagging lower from age, so the new springs may end up sitting higher.
I just took out my stock springs & cut 1" off. Any more & the handling suffers.
The new 1" drop springs are probably your best bet for handling.
If you have the budget get coilovers and you can set your ride height at will.

 

would you guys recommend i get a whole suspension 'kit' instead of buying parts seperatly?

What all will i need, i am going to do the work in my garage, but i am unsure of how hard/how tight some of the bolts are lol

I know for sure i'll need a spring compressor right? anything else major?

Thanks, again.. Markus

p.s the rear shocks look easy enough to remove. but the fronts? on a scale of 1-10 (10=hardest) how hard would you rate this project?

 

Sorry I don't have an answer, but just an FYI. When that car goes lower....Camber problems begin. Possible aftermarket equipment for camber adj eg camber plates for front, and either the single, or I would prefer the 2 adjustable links for the rear.
Good luck.

 

Jack, jackstands, loan or rented spring compressor, good wrench set, be careful when working with loaded springs..
Or - take it to a shop & say "How much to put these in?"

 

You've got it backwards on the difficulty assumption. The fronts are easy if you have impact tools. (and pretty easy without them too) The rear is a bit misleading. It looks like a simple lower bolt that you just take out and remove the shock off of, but that sleeve inside the shock will probably require torching to break loose from the stud it sits on. You might be able to get it off with lots of WD-40 and patience. (time to allow it to soak) My new shocks had one of them lock to the stud within 6 mo's. (and I still have the mark on my wrist from the crow bar removing it)

A spring compressor is a must. Or you can usually take them to a suspension shop and have them swap over the stuff for a reasonable price. (doesn't take much work to switch spring hats and what not)

 

Sears sells spring compressors for $40.

 

IE: If i take a corner to fast the rear end bounces like a basketball/// If i brake to hard the front end dips so much the rear looses traction and wants to swing around////when i'm driving in a strait line and hit a bump in the road, i might as well own two lanes while driving cause i will end up in the other lane, it's just a horribly uncontrolable suspension system.. what do you guys think about this kit from Rx-7.com

it's the tokico kit for the street includes 4 struts and 4 springs, as well as all hardware/misc stuff i need

price? 573.00..... it's the cheapest 'kit' i've found. please if you guys know anywhere i can find a cheaper 'kit' inform me. thanks alot.. in case you want to check it out here's the link :::

http://www.rx7.com/cgi-local/2catalog.cgi?cat=8&part=1


thanks again. Markus

 

Well if it's handling you want, then you should go with Eibach. My friend has a set in his car and the ride is nice. If you want a lower ride then Intrax would be the way to go. I believe the drop is like 1.75", but as you know it'll get lower as the springs sag.

 

Intrax is a 1.75" drop and they are buckboard stiff (had 'em on a '91 N/A) They are the worst spring I've ever experienced.

I've read good things about Suspension Techniques (1" drop)
I've used Racing Beat and they are good springs (about 1" drop) compared to the ST product, the RB front springs are a bit stiffer but softer in the rear than the ST springs.

Eibach Pro-Kits are a progressive rate spring (.8" drop) and I've read more negative than positive about them for our cars.

Tokico "blues" are good shocks and compared to what you're driving now you're going to see a VAST improvement.

You seem pretty budget conscious, the Tokico pkg. you'll probably like.

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