Evo suspension question

[Vr4junkie]

Can I use stock top hats on front evo struts or do I have to use the original evo top hats and drill holes?

Rears evo struts seem to go in as the holes match up.

Heres a evo strut with stock top hat

Same strut but with original top hat

 

[4thStroke]

GVR4 tops swap right on to the Evo struts.

 

[Vr4junkie]

Ok so there shouldn't be a problem then Im just wanting to double check.

 

[4thStroke]

I run my Evo struts with with GVR4 tops, you'll be good to go for sure.

 

[SSGdave]

If you use the GVR4 tops, it will be lower.
using the 1G DSM top up front with the Evo top out back will lift the car almost 1/2 an inch. (this was my experance)

this is 1855 with the 1G DSM front and Evo8/9 rear tops


I likeed how low it was before (top of the tire right at the fender) but the wheels and tires rubbed. A roll and pull job would of fixed it BUT, as a DD the lower highth was murder on the exhaust with speed bumps and the bumper didnt clear standard parking blocks out here in San Diego. was a trade off for me.

Good luck with your project, post pics /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Vr4junkie]

I'll try the stock tops then i would just hate to drill holes and screw something up ill defently post some pics I'm going to get the rear struts welded and blasted tomorrow but it should be a few days before I get it back off the jack stands.

 

[KiNgMaRtY]

It will also depend on what springs and tire size you are running. Keep in mind that Dave's picture is with 18" wheels.

 

[Vr4junkie]

Stock rims and tires for now and I'm going to use Swift spec r springs.

 

[raptorWagon]

1 Coil chopped front Evo Springs, non cut Evo rear springs. I liked little bit of rake it has in the rear, not a fan of sitting level. 15" wheels.