626 Struts in FB
04-07-11, 10:46 PM
#7
I'm looking to raise my ride height, was told by another forum member that I should try installing some 79-82 626 struts.. It should raise the car an inch from stock. If I understand you correctly I need the strut insert and the housing.
Not just the insert, and when installed I have to remove the front sway bar, correct?
Not just the insert, and when installed I have to remove the front sway bar, correct?
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04-07-11, 11:00 PM
#8
is your FB lowered now? If so, just change the springs back to stock. But since you insists, here are the facts:
1. 626 RWD cartrige is almost the same diameter as the FB.
2. 626 RWD cartridge is longer than a FB.
3. To use the 626 cartridge, you have to extend the FB strut tube as it is shorter than a 626 cartrige.
4. You no longer can use the FB front sway bar.
Is it worth it? you decide
1. 626 RWD cartrige is almost the same diameter as the FB.
2. 626 RWD cartridge is longer than a FB.
3. To use the 626 cartridge, you have to extend the FB strut tube as it is shorter than a 626 cartrige.
4. You no longer can use the FB front sway bar.
Is it worth it? you decide
04-08-11, 08:34 AM
#11
If you want to jack up your car,why not just raise the front by building a alum spacer and place it between the strut tower and the strut ,you will have to replace the bolts on the strut with longer stronger studs, you could also use an 84-85 se strut as they are 3/4 of an inch longer,and ,I think you can use a 84/85 gsl brake rotor to get the same bolt patern,
04-08-11, 08:39 AM
#13
If you want to jack up your car,why not just raise the front by building a alum spacer and place it between the strut tower and the strut ,you will have to replace the bolts on the strut with longer stronger studs, you could also use an 84-85 se strut as they are 3/4 of an inch longer,and ,I think you can use a 84/85 gsl brake rotor to get the same bolt patern,
04-08-11, 01:40 PM
#14
A.K.A. LuisGT
www.re-speed.com sells the spacer and is vendor on this forum. Believe me it will be the easiest and most inexpensive way to go.
04-08-11, 08:46 PM
#19
See below. Pix of unmodified 81-85 strut tube and a RX-3 koni cartridge (same length as a 626 cartridge but same diameter as a FB). Overall, the 626/RX-3 is approx 2.75" longer than 81-85. On the other hand, I dont believe that a GSL-SE is longer than a non-GSL-SE.
my modified FB tube with 626 insert. look at the upper part of the stock...that where it was extended. Spring perch was also relocated
my modified FB tube with 626 insert. look at the upper part of the stock...that where it was extended. Spring perch was also relocated
04-08-11, 08:59 PM
#20
You said that the strut tube diameter is the same,
so,
if i put a 626 cartridge in a 626 housing you say that it will work but i can't use my sway bar? that isn't a problem, i plan to make my own sway bar in the future.
So what the hell am i missing here?
Or, if the GSLSE housing is indeed longer, why don't i just use a GSLSE housing and a 626 cartridge? whether i have to modify my sway bar or not,
But, then like you're saying i can extend my FB strut tube? How do i know how much i need to extend it, the difference between the FB cartridge and the 626 cartridge?
so,
if i put a 626 cartridge in a 626 housing you say that it will work but i can't use my sway bar? that isn't a problem, i plan to make my own sway bar in the future.
So what the hell am i missing here?
Or, if the GSLSE housing is indeed longer, why don't i just use a GSLSE housing and a 626 cartridge? whether i have to modify my sway bar or not,
But, then like you're saying i can extend my FB strut tube? How do i know how much i need to extend it, the difference between the FB cartridge and the 626 cartridge?
Last edited by Crispin38; 04-08-11 at 09:14 PM.
04-08-11, 09:25 PM
#21
OMG, you still dont get it eh? if you extend the strut tube, the only way to install or mount it to the FB lower control arm is to complete disconnect the front sway bar. and lets say you were able to do it better than me, are you aware that a 626 front brake caliper is not as good as a FB?
How do you I know this? I used a RX-3's front suspension to haul away a FB shell to a scrap yard for beer money
How do you I know this? I used a RX-3's front suspension to haul away a FB shell to a scrap yard for beer money
04-08-11, 11:26 PM
#22
For what it is worth I remember trying to install an fb suspension on a 82 626 back in the day...when I lowered the car it was literally on the floor, but fromwhat I remember it all fit. I dont see why it wouldn't work in reverse for you. I guess my only question is why??? Let me guess...rallycross???
