B12 front coil springs

mrbeetwelve · Feb 2nd, 2006, 06:46 PM

Hello all. Just wondering whether anyone knows of a source for oem front coils for an 87 sport coupe. I've tried just about every place I can think of. Would springs from a B13 fit? Im not really interested in lowering, or any performance stuff. I would greatly appreciate any advice.

nastynissan · Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbeetwelve

Hello all. Just wondering whether anyone knows of a source for oem front coils for an 87 sport coupe. I've tried just about every place I can think of. Would springs from a B13 fit? Im not really interested in lowering, or any performance stuff. I would greatly appreciate any advice.

B-13 stuff will fit. Actually Everything made for the front of a B-13 works on a B-12. Some of the rear works too. Unfortunatly Ive MOLESTED all of my stock springs or Id give them to you. If youve got a NAPA nearby check them out. I know that I can get ALOT of OEM springs at the store I work at...

Red_Coupe · Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:43 PM

Are you sure that u need springs? or shocks??What is it that your car is doing??

You could try a junk yard. you could pick up a set cheap.

lightshark · Feb 3rd, 2006, 01:34 AM

I´ve got plenty of coils for the B12, just for info because shipping will be expensive.

ahardb0dy · Feb 5th, 2006, 12:29 PM

Do the stock springs usually wear out over time or is it mostly just the struts? My 90 with 161K on it when driving around 75-80 and going thru long sweeping turns seems like the drivers front bounces up and down slightly.

Red_Coupe · Feb 5th, 2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ahardb0dy

Do the stock springs usually wear out over time or is it mostly just the struts? My 90 with 161K on it when driving around 75-80 and going thru long sweeping turns seems like the drivers front bounces up and down slightly.

most of that is the shocks rebound can't comp. for the spring. so the shock will wear out over time due to lots of use.

ahardb0dy · Feb 5th, 2006, 02:18 PM

ok, what's a good replacement strut to Use? Monroe, KYB, ??

SuperSentra4203 · Feb 5th, 2006, 03:56 PM

KYB GR2's. Don't settle for the cheap Monroes. The KYB's are worth the extra cost.

ahardb0dy · Feb 6th, 2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSentra4203

KYB GR2's. Don't settle for the cheap Monroes. The KYB's are worth the extra cost.

Can I use the KYB's with lowering coils?

SuperSentra4203 · Feb 6th, 2006, 08:24 PM

Yes you can! My Trans Am actually rode and handled better when it was lowered with the KYB's than it was with just the KYB's. It seemed like it dampened much better.

ahardb0dy · Feb 6th, 2006, 08:25 PM

ok, last question, will my 195/50/15's clear with the lowering coils?

SuperSentra4203 · Feb 6th, 2006, 08:28 PM

Should, those are rather narrow tires, but something tells me with 155 (175 being optional) being to stock tire width, the 195's may not. The only difference is 40mm in width. The lowering coils are only what, 1.5 inch?

ahardb0dy · Feb 6th, 2006, 08:31 PM

1.9 fr, 1.4 rear

SuperSentra4203 · Feb 6th, 2006, 08:39 PM

shouldn't be too much, i think B12's in stock form have like 2.5-3.0 inches of fender gap, and I don't think the inner fender well is too close to cause a rubbing problem. If it does, just take a slightly smaller turning radius. I lowered my TA 4 inches front, 3.5 rear. The fronts litterally tucked in the fender, and even with a 255 tire, it never rubbed since i added a little more camber. (kinda apples to oranges i know)

LimeyRich · Feb 21st, 2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbeetwelve

Hello all. Just wondering whether anyone knows of a source for oem front coils for an 87 sport coupe. I've tried just about every place I can think of. Would springs from a B13 fit? Im not really interested in lowering, or any performance stuff. I would greatly appreciate any advice.

Where do you live? Got a set of complete front struts that look pretty recent on my '87 parts car, that I cant use. do you need axles? You can have them all if you want.