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Old 05-29-2007, 05:17 AM
cobraduke cobraduke is offline
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I've got an Excalibur with same frame and rear suspension as CR. I got the coil overs from Don and did the install. One important point for checking and modifying to eliminate any clearance issues between the mount spacers, axle and spring perches: check completely through the rear axle travel. The four link changes the pinion angle (rotates the axle) as it moves upward from it's unloaded hanging on a lift position to full compression. This causes the interference issues to become more of an issue, especially at the bottom. It also moves the axle forward slightly, which can cause less clearance or interference at the top. I thought I had plenty of clearance (checking at full extension, hanging) and almost destroyed the shocks due to side loading them when the lower perch/spring collar was hitting the axle housing on compression. You can check it by doing the install without the springs and using a jack to lift the axle with the car properly supported (on a lift or jack stands). Hope this helps you avoid any problems.

Mike

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