DualCarb'84 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 hey guys, i have a couple questions. I have an 84 gl wagon with a 4 inch lift, that has the disc brake conversion, and a coilover rear suspension, with the torsion bar disconnected/broken. the problem i am having is that when i really get into a trail, or have it loaded, the tires (205/75/14) rub on the side of the coilovers. they are mounted as close to the body as possible, and are in pretty sad shape. I know that if i had a stiffer setup, the problem would be solved, any ideas of a small diameter coilover that would fit/work? Should i attempt putting a new torsion bar on instead? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Use a wider offset rim - like a Chevy 15x6. I have no rubbing issues with the rear coils (EA82 adjustable, 215/75r15) on my 84 wagon. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 hey guys, i have a couple questions. I have an 84 gl wagon with a 4 inch lift, that has the disc brake conversion, and a coilover rear suspension, with the torsion bar disconnected/broken. the problem i am having is that when i really get into a trail, or have it loaded, the tires (205/75/14) rub on the side of the coilovers. they are mounted as close to the body as possible, and are in pretty sad shape. I know that if i had a stiffer setup, the problem would be solved, any ideas of a small diameter coilover that would fit/work? Should i attempt putting a new torsion bar on instead? Thanks! where all do you have lift blocks in the rear then? what kind of mounting bracket do you have for the coil-overs? I did it like this on a stock brat, and didn't have any rubbing issues.... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/USRM2/mick-usrm/Strutsinrear/strut.html you may just need to get wheel with less backspacing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualCarb'84 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 i am currently using some 4 bolt pug steelies, if i had another 1/4 inch spacing everything would be fine, i agree, more offset would be better, ya think 15 inch pug alloys would give me the proper clearance, or should i investigate spacers? Ideally the rims you have would be better, but id like to work with what ive got if ya know what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualCarb'84 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 the brackets i am using are 1.5 inch angle iron, attached to the inner wheel well, i already had to beat the snot out of the well to get them as close to the body as i could, avoiding tire rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I hear the front springs off of an 88 honda accord are stiffer and will give you a little more lift if installed in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualCarb'84 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Thanks for the ideas, i will definately look into the honda springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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