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Technically the KFFL-12 can be used to lower the front by an additional 20mm. This has never been tested. | Technically the KFFL-12 can be used to lower the front by an additional 20mm. This has never been tested. | ||
The front coil springs are identical in design to the late 60's UK ford suspension used in the Cortina, MK1 V6 Capri and 78-81 MK2 2 litre Escort models. It's also used on the 79-83 2nd Gen Civics and 80-85 Rover Quintet models. | The front coil springs are identical in design to the late 60's UK ford suspension used in the Cortina, MK1 V6 Capri and 78-81 MK2 2 litre Escort models. It's also used on the 79-83 2nd Gen Civics and 80-85 Rover Quintet models. 95-02 Cavalier & Sunfire rear springs show promising specs to fit the SN's spring perch. This has not been tested. | ||
The rear coil springs are shared with the 79-83 2nd Gen Civics and 80-85 Rover Quintet. | The rear coil springs are shared with the 79-83 2nd Gen Civics and 80-85 Rover Quintet. | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 1 October 2020
OEM Strut Information
- Front Shock Specs
- Extended Length - 20.22"
- Collapsed Length - 14.17"
- Stroke - 6.05"
- Threaded Nut Size - 12mm
- Rear Shock Specs
- Extended Length - 21.49"
- Collapsed Length - 15.54"
- Stroke - 5.95"
- Threaded Nut Size - 12mm
Replacement Strut Cartridges
- Koni Suspension
- #86-2108SP1 Front Koni Red Inserts '79-80
- #86-2256 Front Koni Red Inserts '81-82
- #86-2109 Rear Koni Red Inserts '79-82
- ACDelco
- #GC039 Front Inserts '79-82
- KYB / Gabriel
- #G44762 / 363058 Front GR-2 Ultra Cartridges '79-82 (MFG #734510)
- #G44736 Rear GR-2 Ultra Cartridges '79-82 (MFG #734426)
Strut Cushions and Shock Mounts
Front strut bumpers are shared amongst the early 1st gen Honda's, but also some Volkswagen models: ('73-83 Honda Civic, '76-85 Honda Accord, '70-79 Volkswagen Beetle, '75-84 Volkswagen Rabbit, '75-88 Volkswagen Scirocco)
- #K8854 Moog Front Strut Bumper '79-82
Oddly our strut cushions share the same shape and size on the following vehicles: ('76-85 Honda Accord, '86-91 Mazda RX7, '95-05 Mist. Eclipse, '80-88 Nissan 200SX, '84-88 Pontiac Fiero, '86-92 Toyota Celica, '88-02 Toyota Corolla)
- #143059 Gabriel Rear Strut Cushion '79-87
- #SB103 KYB Front Strut Cushion '79-87
- #K90462 Moog Front Strut Cushion '79-87
The rear shock mounting kits are shared amongst other Honda models, so we have options in brands: ('97-03 Acura CL, '86-89 Acura Integra, '87-90 Acura Legend, '95-98 Acura TL, '92-94 Acura Vigor, '79-97 Honda Accord, '80-87 Honda CIvic)
- #142231 Gabriel Rear Upper Shock Mount Kit '79-01
- #SM5059 KYR Rear Upper Shock Mount Kit '79-01
- #MP901961 Mevotech Rear Upper Shock Mount Kit '79-01
- #K9498 Moog Rear Upper Shock Mount Kit '79-01
- #W0133-1635590 MTC Rear Upper Shock Mount Kit '79-01\
Coil Springs
- Standard OEM Front Coil Springs
- Progressive Load Rate - 145 – 245lb/in
- Full Uncompressed Height - 317.5MM (12.5”)
- Working Height - 195MM (7.68")
- Spring OD - 132.3mm (5.21”)
- Spring ID - 107.95mm (4.25”)
- Wire Thickness - 12.22mm (.48")
- Standard OEM Rear Coil Springs
- Load Rate - 215lb/in
- Working Height - 240mm (9.45")
- Replacement Springs offered by King Springs, based in Australia
- #KFFS-13 Front Standard Height
- #KHRS-37 Rear Standard Height
- #KFFL-13 Front Lowered Height -30mm (1.18")
- #KHRL-13 Rear Lowered Height -30mm (1.18")
Technically the KFFL-12 can be used to lower the front by an additional 20mm. This has never been tested.
The front coil springs are identical in design to the late 60's UK ford suspension used in the Cortina, MK1 V6 Capri and 78-81 MK2 2 litre Escort models. It's also used on the 79-83 2nd Gen Civics and 80-85 Rover Quintet models. 95-02 Cavalier & Sunfire rear springs show promising specs to fit the SN's spring perch. This has not been tested.
The rear coil springs are shared with the 79-83 2nd Gen Civics and 80-85 Rover Quintet.