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How to make adjustable struts
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From the Nissan Competition suspension manual for 1200s

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Dodgeman
Posted: 2004/9/20 0:51  Updated: 2004/9/20 0:51
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From: Southern Tablelands N.S.W. Australia
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 Re: How to make adjustable struts
Without a locknut, or some other locking device, it would seem that the collar could move on the threaded sleve during vehicle use.. This would presumably lead to wear, & i guess, eventually slop in the thread, or is the spring tension strong enough to prevent this?

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dattodude
Posted: 2004/9/20 1:26  Updated: 2004/9/20 1:26
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From: Sydney, Australia
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 Re: How to make adjustable struts
I agree Dodgeman, I reckon that this needs a locking nut for the adjustable section.

I'd guess this is why it's in a motorsports catalog, not a regular consumer part, who prefer to set and forget.

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boofhead
Posted: 2004/9/20 4:07  Updated: 2004/9/20 4:07
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From: torquay, victoooooria, australia
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 Re: How to make adjustable struts
i believe Feral has kits to build your own adjustable struts, and i'm pretty sure these have a lock nut system. from what i've seen of feral's kit they're pretty simple to install, same idea as this but better !!

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nzdatman
Posted: 2004/9/20 7:48  Updated: 2004/9/20 7:48
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From: Taupo New Zealand
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 Re: How to make adjustable struts
my mk2 escort has a similar coilver set up- but with a locknut. But when I unlock it and try turn the seat with a C spanner when the spring is still captive- it's impossible. I think the likelihood of the seat turning during use are slim to none.
I'm not saying you shouldn't still have the locknuts though!