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Author Topic: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original  (Read 13792 times)

9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2023, 10:20:06 AM »

Im guessing its a spring seat that sits on top of the coil spring.  I just dont know where to find a replacement or even the proper name or part number.  Any help?
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Rocketman

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2023, 01:26:56 PM »

doesn't look like the correct spring, check the diameter vs the original
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EShepherd

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2023, 06:16:33 PM »

I feel like I'm missing something.  Isn't there some sort of top plate or something between top of spring and mount?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/q3pDm3WtjfXrmL3b8

He raises a good point. Short term memory issues, but i KNOW something must be wrong there lol. I believe you forgot to swap a piece from the old strut assembly to the new one here. Once the crusty old one is on there, you'll know if the top of that spring is correct or not.

I also couldn't find replacements for my spring seats. They don't make noise so add it to the "some day" list
« Last Edit: November 01, 2023, 06:18:15 PM by EShepherd »
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Rocketman

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2023, 07:00:04 PM »

Hah, I'm getting old. Yes I think there's supposed to be an upper spring seat there. I will have to check my capri later and see the set up
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2023, 08:20:54 PM »

I feel like I'm missing something.  Isn't there some sort of top plate or something between top of spring and mount?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/q3pDm3WtjfXrmL3b8

He raises a good point. Short term memory issues, but i KNOW something must be wrong there lol. I believe you forgot to swap a piece from the old strut assembly to the new one here. Once the crusty old one is on there, you'll know if the top of that spring is correct or not.

I also couldn't find replacements for my spring seats. They don't make noise so add it to the "some day" list

i havent pulled the old ones yet.  I was trying to get these assembled so I could do a much easier R&R replacement and not have to dissassemble the old struts
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EShepherd

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #20 on: November 02, 2023, 04:53:22 AM »

I feel like I'm missing something.  Isn't there some sort of top plate or something between top of spring and mount?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/q3pDm3WtjfXrmL3b8

He raises a good point. Short term memory issues, but i KNOW something must be wrong there lol. I believe you forgot to swap a piece from the old strut assembly to the new one here. Once the crusty old one is on there, you'll know if the top of that spring is correct or not.

I also couldn't find replacements for my spring seats. They don't make noise so add it to the "some day" list

i havent pulled the old ones yet.  I was trying to get these assembled so I could do a much easier R&R replacement and not have to dissassemble the old struts

It's not a difficult job, as long as you have a half-way decent spring compressor. Honestly, the crappy clamp style ones are probably enough - the factory springs aren't under very much tension. The trickiest part is removing the trailing arms from the rear struts; just be extremely careful with the forward bolt on the trailing arm. They like to break, and they are in a bear of a spot.
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