Re: Coilover?

[David Petke <dpgoofy@ix.netcom.com>]

At 06:07 AM 12/15/97 -0800, you wrote:
>
>O.K. - I hate to sound stupid, but it's unavoidable. :-)  I've seen the
>term coilover used in the past couple of weeks, usually in relation to
>coilover kits, and I gather that has something to do with suspension.
>Could someone drop me a quick definition of what is meant by a "coilover
>kit"?

I've always understood a coilover to be a shock/spring unit all built into
one.  (Sort of like a strut assembly, except the spring "cages" the shock
the whole length of the unit.  Some motorcycles (especially cruisers) have
twin coilovers for their rear suspension.

				Dave

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