TRD shocks and springs

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TRD shocks and springs

05-06-2010, 02:51 PM

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No, the forces on a 8kg spring result in a compression stroke of around 75mm. So you need around 75mm between the position of the spring at rest (with sprung+driver weight) and the top of the strut. Your solution leaves too little compression stroke and will leave the spring free in rebound. Check your numbers again and you'll see.

I found measurements of around 165mm of travel for AE92 shocks. The true free length of TRD springs is also uncertain. If the measurements were 100% accurate, then the best solution would be to cut 60mm from the top of the strut, above the perch and leave the perch where it sits. No spacer needed.
Since I don't have a guarantee on these numbers, the "normal" approach with a 40mm cut and 20mm spacers seems to be a safe and tested solution. I predict bottoming for experienced track drivers on slicks, but its no worse then what the AE86 came with stock. Keep the bumpstops in place and it should be ok.

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TRD shocks and springs - 4000GT - 05-02-2010, 05:17 AM

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Only slightly off topic :) - jondee86 - 05-25-2010, 03:35 AM

[] - NoHachi - 05-25-2010, 09:33 AM

Is 6/4 kg/mm really going to kill my car ?? - jondee86 - 05-25-2010, 11:06 AM

[] - NoHachi - 05-25-2010, 12:03 PM

Quality versus Price... - jondee86 - 05-25-2010, 01:03 PM

[] - NoHachi - 05-25-2010, 03:45 PM

For the simple folk.... - jondee86 - 05-26-2010, 01:05 AM

[] - SekiguchiUeno - 05-26-2010, 01:20 AM

I believe in Koni :) - jondee86 - 05-26-2010, 02:37 AM

[] - NoHachi - 05-26-2010, 10:02 AM

And the winner is... everyone :) - jondee86 - 05-26-2010, 10:30 PM

[] - NoHachi - 05-27-2010, 06:08 PM

Do it once... get it right !! - jondee86 - 05-28-2010, 12:16 AM

[] - NoHachi - 05-28-2010, 07:59 AM

[] - SekiguchiUeno - 05-28-2010, 05:00 PM

Fast AND comfortable = Good :) - jondee86 - 05-29-2010, 12:37 AM

[] - totta Crolla - 05-29-2010, 07:05 PM

[] - NoHachi - 05-29-2010, 07:55 PM

Still thinking about these... - jondee86 - 07-08-2010, 10:20 AM

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