Converting OEM Struts Or Coilovers For Mav Use

Has anyone attempted to convert a newer Toyota, Hundai or Nissan or other strut to a Maverick. I want some coilovers really bad but having a hard time dropping the cash for a set of adjustables. While a converted strut may not be adjustable, the right one might work just fine...

 

I used coil overs made by Viking, they use stock upper shock mounts and eliminate the bottom spring perch and bolt direct to the upper control arm. Paid $600 for the setup

 

Yea, I've seen those, but like you said cost 600 plus for a setup, I saw some Rancho struts that were cheaper but most say for raising your vehicle as opposed to setting it down... I just hate to bite the 600 dollar bullet and interested in what others have done... thannks for the pics 72Comet

 

I’m sure it can be done, but at what cost?
Let’s say you come up with some for $200 (unless you want to use a set from the junkyard) then the cost of making them fit, another $200 (time & parts) at this point you can spend another $200 and just bolt on a set that’s been designed to work properly on you car.
If you would like to be the first to do this and let us all in on the details......we’re listening.

 

There was a car that used a set off a Japanese car, can't remember who it was or what they used. I might have a link on my laptop at home. I'll try to remember to look when I get home.

 

No luck, it's out there somewhere on the internet if you look hard enough.

 

Did that upper tubular control arm make any difference? And how's the ride now that you put the coilovers on?

 

I love it, the new setup made a huge difference in ride quality

 

Kyle, what did you end up using for the lower arms? I too have the SPC uppers and would like to get something different for the lowers.

 

I currently have the stock style lower control arms installed but purchased a set of global west tubular lowers to install

 

What part number for the Viking setup? That setup needs no spring compressor to install?
I had the SPC arms and had a knocking in the suspension I could not figure out where it was coming from. Reluctantly removed and sold them to a forum member. I went back to stock arms and noise went away. Had no choice, noise very upsetting.
I see others, like you, have no issues w/ them. Can't figure that one out!

 

Here is a link to the coilovers i purchased, no spring compressor to install, i remember seeing your thread involving the issues you were having and is indeed weird

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Viking-War...6b59c2f9:g:tcoAAOSwbsBXl8XH:rk:1:pf:0&vxp=mtr

 

Those are nice; wish I had known about them when I did my suspension upgrades. I hate working w/ that spring compressor -- If I have to remove springs for any reason, going to that setup. One queston -- when going from one extreme in adjustment to another -- does/would that require wheel re-aligning?

 

They are awesome, no realignment needed when adjusting compression or ride height

 

What company did you get the control arms from? And what Viking coilovers are you running