Coilover sleeve kits, what's the go?

[TERRA Operative]

Well, I've got myself a spare set of front struts for my AE101 Levin. As my car has Superstrut suspension, off the shelf coilovers are few and far between... (I have a choice of TRD and Tein).

I'm contemplating building a set of coilovers using those weld-on sleeves and KYB (or similar) inserts.

My struts are 50.5mm in diameter, where can I get a suitable sleeve kit, and what's the go with working out spring rates, damper stroke and ride height? I have king spring lows in at the moment, which lowers the car by about an inch, and I wouldn't mind another 1/2 inch or so lower.

Can anyone point me in the right directions?

Thanks.

[TERRA Operative]

Will Celica ST204 inserts fit? They're the only superstrut inserts I can find on the KYB site.

[wilbo666]

http://www.importbitz.com.au/koni.htm

Cheers
Wilbo

[SeptemberSquall]

the koni sleeves are fine
if you're struggling to work out bump and rebound travel, insert and housing length and etc for your application i recommned you buy the trd ones off the shelf, will insure you against trying to nut it out yourself and making a mess of it

[TERRA Operative]

I'll be able to work it out ok, I just need the formulas etc.


Any idea about what inert are compatible with the superstrut struts?

[SeptemberSquall]

formulas?

well for street use you want at least 120mm-150mm of travel minimum
distributed to about 2/3 bump 1/3 droop travel from the static position