coilovers into gx81/jzx81/mx83

[BTM]

Japanese Import Spares here in Adelaide sell BRAND NEW JICs for $1550 (for common models like S13, 14, 15 etc), so I don't know the difference in price for these. *Note: RRP for JZX81 is a lot more, so I'll try find out what the difference is in prices. They may be able to order links and whatever is necessary new from JIC for a decent price if people run into trouble. I didn't notice the links on the Japanese JIC site with the GX/JZX81 coilovers but I'll have another look now.


After looking at the site, there is just a generic photo of the coilovers, so I don't know if they have mounts on the struts like factory. I'll see if I can drum up any information from JIS.

[ae95]

what would be the cause of knocking/clunking noises?

sound is coming from the rear
sounds like loose bolts but everything is nice and tight. could it be dead shocks?

[The Real Roadrunner]

if they have a pillow ball top the teflon may be worn causing an annoying clunk that then transfers thru the body.

cheers
linden

[Jabtronic]

I think mine make clunking noises sometimes too.. can't remember.. it's been a while since I've driven it.
I think it came from the front though.. and I figured it's probably because I havn't got the swaybar on yet.

[Admiral coFF33]

yep, just put my JIC golds in

major loud pillowball top clunking , no more luxury quietness for me ..

[BTM]

Just spoke to Japanese Import Spares and due to the spindle type of the GX/JZX81s brand new coilovers from JIC are around $2500-2600

Pillowball noise is quite common in older coilovers. You can buy new tops (cheap in the scheme of things) if it annoys you enough. It a shame there aren't any near new 81 coilovers available very often

[EvilJack]

heres my modified links when i had JICS in my cressida



They were just cut and shut by Selby Brothers in Taren Point, i put the original links on the strut mount then drop the car to the ground and lined up where the swaybar would sit.

cost me $20 to have them modified

i think it was about 20-25mm taken out

[big_zop]

They look good but if anyone was going to get the same done i would suggest a larger diameter tube (that fits over the rod) that is overlapped and welded over the cut section. This will give it extra strength without too much extra effort.

[JP]

here's another set I shortened, TIG'd the shortened rods together, linished it flat then slid the tube up over the weld and tigged the tube at both ends
http://users.tpg.com.au/adsl0uxv/link.jpg

[Admiral coFF33]

hrmmm just found a spare set of Z20 / A70 swaybar links ... they are probably a bit too short though, gonna test this arvo... can anyone give me a measurement tip to tip of what size the correct lenght links should be ?

[big_zop]

here's another set I shortened, TIG'd the shortened rods together, linished it flat then slid the tube up over the weld and tigged the tube at both ends
http://users.tpg.com.au/adsl0uxv/link.jpg

Exactly what i was talking about, good to see someone else had strength in mind. By the way, what car is that as it looks like the front (steering arm) and there is a driveshaft too?

[ae95]

hey guys
i might have found a factory solution

s13 front swaybar links come out factory with ball/bush type setup

heres some pics




and the whiteline kit (uses a "s" link and a little l shaped bracket)

[JP]

Exactly what i was talking about, good to see someone else had strength in mind. By the way, what car is that as it looks like the front (steering arm) and there is a driveshaft too?

that pic's of a supercharged ZZE122r corolla I did for a mate.

[Admiral coFF33]

hey guys
i might have found a factory solution

s13 front swaybar links come out factory with ball/bush type setup

heres some pics




and the whiteline kit (uses a "s" link and a little l shaped bracket)

Yep Ian , Right on the money there, if my ex-Z20 soarer links dont work this arvo i was gonna test the S13 theory and was gonna post it on here.

[Admiral coFF33]

hey guys
i might have found a factory solution

s13 front swaybar links come out factory with ball/bush type setup

heres some pics

******PICS CUT *******

Yep Ian , Right on the money there, if my ex-Z20 soarer links dont work this arvo i was gonna test the S13 theory and was gonna post it on here.