GB: DRM Coilovers

[pantera1683]

I don't remember the part number for the bracket, but the 1" one is the one you want.

I did mine on jackstands too. make sure you get the car up really high or you won't be able to remove the leafspring.

Taking my time I did the fronts in a few hours and the rears took me all day. What's really cool is since the installation, I have removed one of the rear coilsprings to replace a broken actuator and removal and reinstallation only takes about a half an hour.

I'm happy to answer any questions you have. I'm sure some of the other coilspring vets will be happy to help as well. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the previous coilspring installation threads and help from other members.

[mgg]

Thanks Pantera, I really feel like I am having a senior moment with these coilovers. The ones I did previously on the race car were not FX3. Hopefully with this tool a freind of mine is loaning me , the rears will be much less time consuming. Thats one thing I do remember, it took quite some time in enlarge that opening. Thanks for the info on the bushing and bracket. I was confused due to the car having a 26mm bar. I am looking forward to getting my shocks back and get going. thanks again.

[Starman]

Daniel - hope the mufflers worked out- put me down as interested in a coilover kit too.

[Daniel_Mc]

Originally Posted by Starman

Daniel - hope the mufflers worked out- put me down as interested in a coilover kit too.

Will do when we get a good number committed I will see what DRM can do. They worked out great I was going to use on the ZR-1 then the alignment shop tore the exhaust off the 89 so I used a 3 inch random tech mid system and the B&B's out back it sounds great and looks perfect.

Thanks again

Daniel

[mgg]

Pantera, you out there? Need some help regarding the shock install on the rear coilovers. Rear spring is out, new DRM brackets installed. Carters bracket bolt up and area of frame that needed to be cut out is finished. My question is I am confused as to the install of the schock/coil itself. I am unclear as to the bushing reduction. I assume it is the top bushing, Is it both the width and the height of the bushing thast needs to be reduced? By approx how much? I also do not understand the process for the height adjustment with the FX3. My other c4 has non Fx3 and I just adjusted the height with the spanner wrench. I think I read with the fx3 if you turn the spanner wrench you will damage the gear on the top of the shock for FX3. Then how do adjust the ride height? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Off to a good start, wnat to keep it that way.
Thanks.

[pantera1683]

You're in luck, I know exactly what issues you are having.

1. Of the top shock mount rubber bushings, you have to trim the lower ones width wise ~ in half and cut the diameter down so that it is even with the metal washer.

2. You'll save a lot of time by adjusting your ride height before installing the assembly on the car. I have ~ 2" between the lower shock collar and the bottom of the threaded sleeve. This gives me tire to fenderwell clearance of about 1 1/2".

You can adjust the height with the supplied spanner wrench to turn the collar and a strap wrench on the coil sleeve but it is a pain in the but so I would only do that for minor adjustments.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks for posting all the Qs and As on here as I'm starting to worry that I bought a set and hoping I can figure out how to do this. With all the help of the folks on here I think I might be okay.

[Daniel_Mc]

It's not so bad and strait forward. If I can help anyone or answer questions shoot me a email @ dmcguffee@gmail.com or call 318-four one nine-7216 and ill do my best to talk you through it.

Daniel

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

It's not so bad and strait forward. If I can help anyone or answer questions shoot me a email @ dmcguffee@gmail.com or call 318-four one nine-7216 and ill do my best to talk you through it.

Daniel

Daniel,

Thanks for the offer and I'll probably take you up on it. As long as it is easier than rebuilding an LT5 I should be able to handle it...lol. I ordered the brackets from Carter and just making a list of all the other things that will be needed. Have not thought about what tool to use to enlarge the hole for the bracket. I do need to order the sway bar bushing/bracket and my understanding is not all of our cars have the same diameter from the factory? Just looking at all the related posts in this and other forums to make sense of it all right now. Need to send or find someone to mod the shocks; I have two new rears in the box and the two front are new but mounted on the car.

[ZZZZZR1]

Daniel

Thanks for all you've done for this group buy! Not just setting up, but for following thru and helping owners with the install

Thanks bro!!!!!



David