What are our suspension options?

[me109]

How much of the 2wd BG suspension can we use? Do the GC coilovers and zx2 s/r struts fit? If not what are some good alternatives?

I've looked here and google and the few other places I could think of, but didn't find any definitive answers.

[smoke187]

im pretty sure the 2wd is the same for struts and springs

[therieldeal]

yeah its all the same

[me109]

That's good news. Thanks.

[TURBO1G]

i think rear struts have difrent mounting brackets for brake lines.

[323driver]

It's all the same as 2WD, just need to weld new brackets for the brake lines in the rear

[almighty4wd]

the options are the same, even if the setup isn't. You'll have to crank the same setup stiffer (say B&G coilovers) over what you would on a 2wd. and the rear brake bracket, but thats easy to fix.

zx2 s/rs with whatever flavor (daquari is nice) lowering springs.

[me109]

What about spring rates? Are they the same also?

[therieldeal]

no, both the front and rear of a 4wd is heavier than the 2wd.

but that just means a "1.8" lowering spring might bring you down to a "2.0" drop or somthing.

[me109]

So front and rear are evenly heavier? I definitely don't want the rear to sag, and I dont really want to drop any more than I have to.

[almighty4wd]

do you have the fsm? it lists all the spring sizes, eg: wire diameter, # of coils, etc. with those you can calculate the spring rate. I did this a long time ago with the lx 5spd springs and the 4wd 5spd springs, had a chart somewhere, but have since lost it.

search the web for "spring calculator" or the like and you should find the page I used.

That should at least give you an idea of where you're coming from, and where you're headed. btw, didn't you have an auto-5spd conversion? if you still have your stock auto springs, I'd be interested. makes it sit about 1/2" higher.

[me109]

I'll look for that spring calculator, thanks. I'm a suspension noob.

I'm still using my auto springs. I'll let you know when they're available.

[bent]

so i'm bumping this..

the ZX/2 rear struts will work in my 1991 AWD Pro? the only difference is the brake line mounting point?

[Ace]

It's all the same as 2WD, just need to weld new brackets for the brake lines in the rear

I wouldn't do that. That's exposing the oil to a lot of heat. That's what kills them.

[bent]

i wouldn't weld anything. it's a brake line. zip ties work great on my stage rally cars. just looking for model years that will bolt in.