I enjoyed the lengthy discussion on springs, shocks and coil spring spacers!

How much are spacers and how many are needed (per coil)?  Are these vehicle specific or are they generic?  Finally, how much are these so I know what to expect.

Thanks!

If your lucky you will be able to find rubber spacers (15mm to 45mm) in your neighborhood auto supply - about PHP 75.00 each .

Aftermarket 15mm Polyurethane spacers about PHP 1,200 each and about PHP 1,800 for 25mm.

50 mm and higher alloy spacers are also available - no price info on these.

Yes, they are mostly vehicle specific.

Thansk RoniN!

For the 75 peso ones, are these easily installed at the neighborhood shop, or can I do it? (as if I know how  )

The polyurethane ones appear to be the better choice (barring cost of course).  How many spacers per coil is that?  

Hope my questions aren't too elementary!

Thanks!!!

No problem!

Usually the spacers are put on top of the spring.

Wont be easy to d.i.y. but that depends on the vehicle your working on. What is it?

ronin,

arent the spacers stiffens or restricts the coil movement? isnt it better to replace a new set with 2" lift?

ty

Definitely! Better to get a longer spring. With a spacer upward suspension travel of the coil spring is reduced.

RoniN,

I have a Vitara. How many spacers are needed per coil?

Ted,

You have a point about changing the coil.  Problem is, and correct me if I'm wrong, if I get a longer spring I have to change the shocks too, right?

Thank you both!

Quote from: VanMan on May 29, 2003, 04:57:53 AM
RoniN,

I have a Vitara. How many spacers are needed per coil?

Ted,

You have a point about changing the coil.  Problem is, and correct me if I'm wrong, if I get a longer spring I have to change the shocks too, right?

Thank you both!

1 spacer per coil.

If you upgrade coils - you need not change the ftont shocks - It's IFS.

how thick are you planning for the spacers for your vitara?

try to visit this site www.rocky-road.com they have set-ups for your vitara. or you can try to contact wiretap_md he has a lifted vitara with OME suspension upgrades.

Thanks ARb!  Inspiring site.  I'll try to get in touch with wiretap_md.  I have absolutely no idea how much these thing cost.

RoniN, thanks for the reply.  Forgive me...what's IFS?

Quote from: VanMan on May 30, 2003, 12:52:09 AM

RoniN, thanks for the reply.  Forgive me...what's IFS?

Independent front suspension. Most IFS use torsion bars, yours utilizes coil springs. No matter how far you crank the t bars or raise the springs, shock dimensions remain the same. Unless you replace it with modified A-arms or in other IFS cases a drop-diff kit - longer shocks will be needed.

OK!  I get it!  Thanks for being patient with me RoniN.  It's just that when I started reading "Off road" you guys have sparked an interest and I just want to know more and more!

Thanks!

Vanman,

I can assure you, that joining Wolverine's offroad clinic or doing a day trail with either Ronin or Wolfden, will pique your interest and get you hooked further ...

Hey Rookie,
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Quote from: Wolf Den on June 05, 2003, 04:36:04 PM
Hey Rookie,
The ladies send thier regards, no pisctures yet but soon.....

  OT !   One of the senior AI member as guest has registered !!!!  Well, maybe its because of the Lahar trip he made lately with heavy accents ladies !

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