New Rear Suspension

Robert T. Faust · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2003, 10:38 PM

Hello,
I have an older CR, purchased 2/29/91. The present rear suspension consists of the coil springs with that adjustable shaft going through them and then a set of shocks. It seems to be weakening (not as stiff as used to be) a bit (as it's been a daily driver for about 6 years now), as bottoms out sometimes, especially when having a passenger in the car. I was given a picture of recent CR build with coilovers (?). When I asked Don about a price he mentioned they run about $300 for the pair. My question, which I forgot to ask, when installing these, do I remove the present suspension (coils with adjustment shafts and shocks) and just install these coilovers where the old shocks were terminated? Also, will these stiffen up the rear so that when I have a passenger it should not bottom out?
Whoa, that' a tuff quesstion huh?? Oh, yeah, are they a simple bolt on? Are do I have to roll out Mister Mig?
Thanks,
Bob Faust
Redwood City, CA

J. T. Toad · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2003, 10:59 PM

If you use Don's and the frame is the same as mine, they just bolt on, very easily. If you want to make some work you could cut the spring pad on the lowers that is no longer needed, but that is if you want the extra work

For me it was practically the only thing which seemed to fit correctly thus far!

Bill E · #3 (**permalink**) 06-15-2003, 01:05 AM

You should add a piece 1/8" to 3 1/16" to the frame that extends to the head of the bolt if you don't it will eventually bind the plat that the shock is mounted to.

petek · #4 (**permalink**) 06-15-2003, 10:00 AM

Bob,

The rear of my CR Cobra was bottoming out on new springs and shocks so I got a set of coil overs from Don.

It took me just under 30 minutes to remove the old coil spring and shocks and install a set of rear coil overs from Don. The coil overs work 110% better than the springs and shocks from CR, no bottoming out, good ride quality.

Well worth the $300 investment and the installation couldn't be easier!

Robert T. Faust · #5 (**permalink**) 06-15-2003, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the help. Think I'll order a set from Don next month after I get finished paying for the new MSD "drop and run unit" I ordered from Summit.
Hope everyone has a "Happy Father's Day".
Bob