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Offline WVUFELLA

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coilovers replacement
« on: May 11, 2006 - 04:55:40 AM »
have any of you guys replaced your torsion bars with a coil over kit? my buddy showed me a website that sells the conversion i was wondering how hard it is to do. Thanks




Offline tactransman

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Re: coilovers replacement
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2006 - 09:38:46 AM »
what is the web site link?
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Re: coilovers replacement
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2006 - 11:26:59 AM »
most are not strong enough for street use & put pressure on the frame in an area not designed to take the load & you either need to install a front roll cage to support it or it will bend the frame .... not the best way to go in my opinion

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Offline falcon50flier

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Re: coilovers replacement
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2006 - 12:51:16 PM »
are you talking about a complete K frame replacement with coilovers?
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Re: coilovers replacement
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2006 - 06:30:26 PM »
the web site has the complete k member replacement and they also sell jst the coilovers. The website is magnumforce.com. let me knwo what ayll think thanks

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Re: coilovers replacement
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2006 - 10:42:31 PM »
From what i've heard their setup is no good for the street.
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