Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

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Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

Postby Nativo » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:25 am

Has anyone build a front suspension using Bilstein Universal Inverted 46mm struts? IFAIK those are the best, most affordable and rebuildable struts in the market.

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Re: Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

Postby Deuce Cam » Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:12 pm

That's a great idea. Their description says the O.D. of the strut tube is 50 mm. I'm happy to report that the O.D. of the oem ae86 strut tube is basically the same size. Considering this it might be possible to use stock ae86 spindles and even cup weld them the proper way (assuming the Bilstein strut is steel). Also, it looks like one has to machine the end that the camber plate/top bushing attaches to. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the overall dimensions for these units.

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Re: Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

Postby MisterJerk » Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:54 am

i want them to be threaded all the way, so can change out the ones in my coilovers

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Re: Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

Postby Nativo » Tue Jan 20, 2015 2:10 pm

Al that is needed is different lengths springs for whatever use you might have
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Re: Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

Postby Nativo » Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:47 am

Deuce Cam wrote:That's a great idea. Their description says the O.D. of the strut tube is 50 mm. I'm happy to report that the O.D. of the oem ae86 strut tube is basically the same size. Considering this it might be possible to use stock ae86 spindles and even cup weld them the proper way (assuming the Bilstein strut is steel). Also, it looks like one has to machine the end that the camber plate/top bushing attaches to. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the overall dimensions for these units.



Here you go;

http://streetwiseparts.com/collections/bilstein/products/bilstein-universal-motorsports-strut-46mm
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Re: Bilstein Universal Inverted Strut

Postby Nativo » Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:57 am

Anyone knows our car's strut's nut size and thread pitch?
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