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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 08:28 AM
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So I would really love to do a rear coil over conversion but without the price tag! Has anyone done this to a stock trailing arm?

Inquiring minds want to know!

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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 10:52 AM
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I am assuming you looked at Speed Directs version.
https://www.speeddirect.com/index.ph...l-over-details

I have no idea what the cost is but I love their stuff.
I have the Steeroids and the spreader bar already,.

Dave you almost done?
I am going to have to take a drive over to your place to see the progress soon.
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Hi Ken, Van Steel, Speed Direct, Detroit speed wonderful manufacturers just brutally expensive! I have a set of offset Van Steel arms that I bought from a member a few years back, I know Van Steel sells a set with the coil over conversion but mine do not, I'm wondering if there is a conversion bolt/weld on kit out there or if any members have done this?

As always, shes ready to start, been doing body work until the COVID deck project hit, finding pressure treated wood/ building materials has been an adventure! The garage is a mess, but the car will get my attention soon.

So the crap wood that is available has been an adventure to say the least, believe it or not the 2x6" lumber was put down tight together, the gaps were a week later! LOL.





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Hi Ken, Van Steel, Speed Direct, Detroit speed wonderful manufacturers just brutally expensive! I have a set of offset Van Steel arms that I bought from a member a few years back, I know Van Steel sells a set with the coil over conversion but mine do not, I'm wondering if there is a conversion bolt/weld on kit out there or if any members have done this?
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I'd take lemons and make lemonade-

1) sell the Van Steel trailing arms you have now-

2) call up the guys at Van Steel- ask for a forum discount- and get the set-up complete- bolt it up- done!!!

I imagine the cost of the spring/coils you would need- plus your time- getting it welded- would come out in the wash.

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I'd take lemons and make lemonade-

1) sell the Van Steel trailing arms you have now-

2) call up the guys at Van Steel- ask for a forum discount- and get the set-up complete- bolt it up- done!!!

I imagine the cost of the spring/coils you would need- plus your time- getting it welded- would come out in the wash.

Richard
You are right of course, I may just do that in the end.

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You are right of course

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I'm going to show this to my wife!!!
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I'm going to show this to my wife!!!
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