Rear coil over kit ?

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YELLOW 94

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I just installed the Granatelli motorsport k-member, a-arms, and coil over kit. I was very happy with the quality and the fitment. My question is do you guys think it is worth the money to install a rear coil over kit. If you have a rear coil over kit on your car let me know what you think of it.

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Orlie

 

chaos254

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i've heard of issues with rear coilovers because of the way they are mounted... i believe the higher grade coilovers(griggs/MM) don't have this problem. I'm sure if u do a search it'll bring up these problems.

 

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I remember reading something about some cheaper rear kits not providing a beefier axle mount, and end-up bending the stock shock mount with the added load. I haven't looked much into them, but you should look for a complete kit that comes with these brackets.

 

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Yeahloh95 runs a rear coilover setup on his car, maybe he can share his thoughts.

 

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How do you like the front end set up? What spring rate did you do with?

 

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MM Coilovers

I have the MM coilover kit (front and rear) 400lb front and 250lb rear with the Bilstein shocks. Their kits come with (at least recommend) a new beefier bottom mounting bracket, nut and bolt. You will have to open the stock bolt hole just a hair and I mean just a hair to 3/8" from what I remember - it's been about a year already. The bracket is noticably beefier too.

I like the coilover because of the height adjustability - no need to be guessing which springs would work best, especially with my 315/35s in the rear and the fact that my car is lowered significantly. The coilovers do not make any noises that I've heard others complain about with other company's coilovers. Overall, I am completely satisfied with the MM coilover kit. I will not be changing my setup.

Oh yeah, I replaced both the rear upper (FRRP) and lower control arms (MM) too, as well as the front control arm.

 

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I have the Granatelli Rear Coil over kit and it has the beefed up lower shock mount.

 

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gmkillr

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slvrbullit302 said:

I have the Granatelli Rear Coil over kit and it has the beefed up lower shock mount.

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What size length springs come w/ the granatelli, 10" 12"????

 

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Redsnk95

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The only way I would go with a rear-coilover coil that bolts into the stock location is to use AFCO coil-over shocks. Granted I'm drag race only but after having adjustable shocks I won't ever go without them. And there is no rear coilover kit (Granatelli, MMR etc...) that will fit the Strange shock, Alston shock. AFCO makes a bolt-in double adjustable shock with a threaded sleeve built in....but it will cost ya some coin.

 

Yobi1Kanobi

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gratanelli doesnt make the rear setup any more....

 

gmkillr

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gmkillr said:

What size length springs come w/ the granatelli, 10" 12"????

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??????