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no mate.. wanting to see what the difference is between the 172 mounts and the 182 mounts.. i know the bolt spacing needs opening 4mm to fit 172coilies onto a 182, but wondered where it needed opening.. i.e. both holes elongating out 2mm, or one 4mm or whatever..
wonder if those photos on ktec are generic or an actual 172 kit.. as the shape of the holes are different to the 182 leda.. top one is round and bottom is elongated on the 182 ledas..
but cant really tell. lol
wonder if those photos on ktec are generic or an actual 172 kit.. as the shape of the holes are different to the 182 leda.. top one is round and bottom is elongated on the 182 ledas..
but cant really tell. lol
so benji, im guessing you elongated just the lower hole UPWARDS 4mm then to reduce it from 58 to 54mm spacing?
therefore a set of FK's for a 172 would need the lower hole elongating downwards to stretch it to 58mm from 54mm??
the FK's on the ktec site look like if the lower hole is elongated downwards it wouldnt leave much left of the mounting bracket!
therefore a set of FK's for a 172 would need the lower hole elongating downwards to stretch it to 58mm from 54mm??
the FK's on the ktec site look like if the lower hole is elongated downwards it wouldnt leave much left of the mounting bracket!
Maz said:I bought a set of FKs for my 182 and had this problem with the bolt spacing and to be honest, I was told that any mod to them could:
a) be dangerous and
b) effect the life time guarantee that they come with..
so that’s why I decided to sell mine..
they have to say that though. 2 pairs of FK's in your lifetime if you was veryunlucky is still cheaper than a set of leda's.. LOL
as benji says it LOOKS like the leda coilover at the top has elongated lower holes to fit both types ?
awaiting reply from FK anyway about making a 182 one.
How do you adjust the camber on the FKs.
On the Ledas the top bolt, on the picture in your post, when turned pushes the hub in and out which sets the angle of the wheel.
I imagine if you are re-drilling the holes you need to be really careful not to effect camber settings.
I think I would give the GAZ a miss. Although I have not tried them I did have some on order through KTEC and specced some different spring rates to standard. I was waiting for them for about 7 weeks before I cancelled them, KTEC blamed GAZ for not delivering. Poor customer service. Although saying that what about these.
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1776.
You could also look at the leda/muki suspension, and get a set developed for a cupped 182.
I personally would not drill the coilovers out as a failure would be nasty. Its one of those things you would probably get away with it but is it worth the slight risk.
On the Ledas the top bolt, on the picture in your post, when turned pushes the hub in and out which sets the angle of the wheel.
I imagine if you are re-drilling the holes you need to be really careful not to effect camber settings.
I think I would give the GAZ a miss. Although I have not tried them I did have some on order through KTEC and specced some different spring rates to standard. I was waiting for them for about 7 weeks before I cancelled them, KTEC blamed GAZ for not delivering. Poor customer service. Although saying that what about these.
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1776.
You could also look at the leda/muki suspension, and get a set developed for a cupped 182.
I personally would not drill the coilovers out as a failure would be nasty. Its one of those things you would probably get away with it but is it worth the slight risk.
172 ph1 ASBO SLAYER
GuyS said:
thats exactly what i did. in my proffesional opinon its not dangerous so long as you do it properly, in the same respect as FK elongate their top hole to give camber adjustment. i've elongated the bottom hole to allow diferent fitment. simple
some company's will elongate the hole on your standard strut to give camber adjustment.
ford only use one bolt and a hook an slot system
nuff said
