Romell R

Hey fellas Im gonna try to post a small tutorial on making coilovers as requested. I'll actually be making front spindles but the same process is used. I wont be giving any measurements because each set will be differant depending on your project. Also let me apologize now for the slightly blurry photos, I wont put the blame on my camera because theres nothing wrong with it, Its tottally my fault because I know nothing about camera settings. anyway i hope you understand and enjoy. I start with a Tap & Dye set you can pick one up at most tool or hardware stores. using the M5x 0.8 dye i cut about 2 inches of threads on the outside of a 7/34th aluminum tube. this will form the adjustment threads on the coilover body. make sure you use cutting oil.... this will make the cut easier and prolong the life of your tools. Using a pair of vise grips to hold your work (far below the work area) slowly turn your dye clock wise onto the tube so that it starts to cut. take your time so you dont damage your tube or your cutting tool. Once you have about 2 inches of thread cut , back the dye off the tube and grab your flat jewelers file and get ready to get down and dirty (well maybe not so dirty ) your gonna have to file off some of your pretty threads you just made. this will develope the coilover body and you will have the adjustment threads left when your done. (If your making ugly faces at this point your doing everything right) the black dot is where I'll be drilling a hole for the wheel spindle. This is what you should have once you file down your thread sections, you will have to measure to get the right coilover body height. Oh and before I for get you'll need a piece of tube just big enough to slide over your original tube this will be used to make your adjustment nut. youre gonna use the same size tap (in my case M5x 0.8 ) on the inside of your bigger tube. when cutting with a tap insert untill the tap grabs (make sure to use cutting oil) then give it 1/4 turn then back the tap out (this keeps the tap from loading up on you) repete this untill you get as much thread as you need. Ok so now we have the bodys , and the adjustment nuts , i also already have my springs (which you'll need to find on your own) and my spindles inserted. Stay tuned for part two , I make the tops for the coilover from plastic turned on my Dremel

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!

Outstanding work , But theres no need to tell you what you already know is there?

Ok John I think Ive waited long enough for the finish how about an update Brother

I think this is what Greg meant. we're not worthy

Thx Much Rick!

Thx Chris , that color is tamiya clear blue sprayed over Alclad magnesium.

bump another update

Hello again friends I have just a small update to go with the last one , I was able to get paint on the wheel tubs and get them bolted on hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for more to come.....

Yes Lowes Has it also.

Chuck Im tellin you man ! you gonna have me doin some kinda rat bro! I like this man and the idea of a lowboy with a rat or two on it.

we inspire each other then Randy because you sir are an artist.

Ok Derrick Im gonna be building the front coil overs in the next couple days and I'll take pics as i go and lay it out tutorial style. thx for the intrest bro.

nah No seam lines cause I used one piece of decal for the front, one for the back and a third for the bottom. thx for watching and your kind compliments. Take care Ron

New update rear tubs.......

Thx a heap James & Don for the kind compliments........ I was able to get the wheel tubs fabbed up today I'll get paint on them in the morning and bolt them on but for know heres a small update enjoy. Stay tuned for more tomarrow......

Im always blown away by your builds Dave thx for sharing with us.

I'll leave you a comment after I can get my jaw to work right after it hit my desk. LOL! great job Tyrone and thx for sharing.

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Hey thx Tyrone , Richard & Derrick those Are true compliments comming from you guys.

Hey fellas I got alot of flack for having more than one thread to this build so we deleted one and im adding a link to the one thats left http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44578 hope you enjoy. I'll bump this one whenever theres an update.

Thx Bamir , Amazing & Awesome are two of my favorite "A" words LOL!

First let me appolgize for the poor picture quality , Im gonna get a new camera this week. Second I have a small update, I was able to get the rear assembly all bolted up and I covered the seat in carbon kevlar i hope you enjoy the pics. Kevlar seat Stay tuned for more.....

Well there ya go William just use whatever you have at hand

Hey Cliffo Thx for the compliment once again, Robert make some really nice coilovers I bought some from him last year, everything he makes is quality. Take care buddy!