How to make your own Coilovers on a budget!

Nowhere that I could find lists coilovers for sale that fit my Rover SD1, even though the front suspension is macpherson strut which is fairly common on older cars. I decided to have a crack at making my own. Here's how I did it. As always, thanks for watching and don't forget you can also follow me on Instagram to see behind the scenes photos and sneak previews.
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#fabrication #welding #coilovers #modified #modification #rally
Springs I used - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155046490736
Coilover conversion - www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...

[@AaronBonBarron]

I've done a similar version of this for almost every car I've owned. I find a set of second hand base height adjustable coilovers that have a tube ID just a smidge larger than the strut OD, cut the struts down so there's only a few inches left on top of the spindle and weld the coilover bases on. The joys of owning cars that don't have much aftermarket support!

[@Abdul-el4gx]

I dont see a drive with the shocks fitted video. Would be nice to see unless it does exist 😅. I might do this do to my Nissan Np200 here in Cape town a little way down the line . Nice job Keep it up

[@Classic_and_Retro]

There is a video coming with the shocks fitted, I've got to finish the rears off too. Should be out soon.

[@DScottDay]

24 hours too late for me, but very good to know! Thx, DD

[@classicadministrator2408]

Worthy of note bro

[@Classic_and_Retro]

Thank you!

[@stevesaward3219]

Hello nice job. How did you calculate the spring lbs for the SD1 ? Cheers
Steve

[@Classic_and_Retro]

Thank you! If I'm honest I didn't calculate it, just did a lot of research on what the old race cars used, and what people with track day cars used and then had a guess! I'm running the shocks soft at the moment, and with the hard springs/soft shocks it rides really nicely. The springs are cheap enough that I can have a couple of goes at the length/rate of them if needed.

[@PaulGarnett-sl8ej]

Nice job, I was looking at doing this on my SD1, spring rate will be trial and error I guess, but as you say they are cheap enough, may try the Lotus way though, softly sprung/ firmly damped, my old Lotus handled superb but was comfy as well..
Like the SD1 videos you have, keep them coming.

[@DanNorth42]

rally design doesn't sell to the US or Canada. Can't register an account, can't browse the site. 🍁

[@Classic_and_Retro]

Thats a shame. I've had a quick look and the kit I bought is on ebay, item number 265768642378. Hope this helps.