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Old 02-15-2009, 06:04 PM
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What lenght hypercoils should I use? 1986 951 Track Use Only. Bilstein Escort Cup Coilovers all around. No Torsion bars. Currently has 400/200 but need to switch to around 500/650. I need recommendations on the length. Thanks for your help.


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8" front, 7" rear should work.
Old 02-15-2009, 07:37 PM
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Also, the front suspension travel is very limited in the 951, try setting the upper mount as high as possible, for example use raised camber plates like these kokeln:

http://www.kokeln.com/raised_camber_plate_kit.php
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I have a range of new and used Hypercoil and Eibach springs for sale if you need any.
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Originally Posted by samluke
I have a range of new and used Hypercoil and Eibach springs for sale if you need any.
I might have asked before but do you have anything close to these?

450#lb ...10" L 2.5" dia.

or

900lb ...8" 2.25" dia.?
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I have 2.5's in 8" 500,600,625,650 and 10" in 300,550,650.

The highest I have in 2.25" is 8" 650's and 800's
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If I recall, you can use 8" long springs front and rear with the Bilsteins... but I'm not 100% positive.
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Originally Posted by samluke
I have 2.5's in 8" 500,600,625,650 and 10" in 300,550,650.

The highest I have in 2.25" is 8" 650's and 800's
How much for two 10" 550 and two 2.25" - 8" 650?
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Richard, I am interested in the 2.5" 8 inch 500lb springs. Do you have a 650lb 7 inch 2.25" for the rear?
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Springs are $80/pair or $150 for two pairs. Unfortunately I only have 2.25 8's 650 left.
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Richard, I would like to buy the 2.5 8 inch 500 lb springs. Paypal, mail you a check? you tell me. Also I may want the 2.25 650's but I need to go over to where I am rebuilding my car and measure. Thanks
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As long as we are cleaning out the garages here, I have the following that I'll sell for the same price Richard is asking. I don't think we overlap, but if we do, buy his first.

All are 8":
2.5 350, 400
2.25 400, 500

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