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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Inverted strut mounts #394070 02/06/04 01:57 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 190 California LadyFrog OP Wheeler I've been doing some research and have come across this method of lowering the front struts over and over and over on many different vehicals...they simply invert the strut mounts...example: Wayne's Offroad what are the pros and cons of this??? LadyFrog I miss my little Kia Re: Inverted strut mounts [Re: LadyFrog] #394071 02/06/04 02:50 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,527 san antonio, TX Dave Scott Trail Leader doesn't work with the Sportage, different strut mount, especially since we actually have a coil-over shaock, not a true strut. the equivalent for us is to use a spacer between the strut/coil-over shock and the frame bucket where it mounts to the frame. this also just happens to be the standard addition to the Eibach coils for more lift or for those who just wanted spacers and no new coils. 95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410 Re: Inverted strut mounts [Re: Dave Scott] #394072 02/06/04 08:59 PM Anonymous Unregistered where could one acquire some of these coil spacers and how much Re: Inverted strut mounts #394073 02/06/04 09:06 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,527 san antonio, TX Dave Scott Trail Leader there was a thread within the last 2 weeks about getting ahold of John Beynon or Dennis Thompson about that, they are the ones building and selling them. as far as i know, you can get as much as an inch and a half think one. with no lift, this will give you near 3", but you will have to watch your strut hitting the cv shaft on droop with anything more than an inch spacer above the strut. 95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410 Re: Inverted strut mounts [Re: Dave Scott] #394074 02/06/04 09:52 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 190 California LadyFrog OP Wheeler spacer discussion LadyFrog I miss my little Kia Moderated by  4x4Wire, Axe Man, DamKia  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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