Beans Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Decided to go for adjustable coil overs on all four corners of 't Kreng.Ordered through the (local) Dutch firm AST-Suspension.Only problem is that space for rear top mount is a bit limited ...But that shouldn't be problem as they will make up a set to order 🙂Also the rear suspension turret is a bit narrow ... Luckily they can supply rather narrow springs to sort this issue.The set should be ready just before Christmas ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 With a slight delay (originally planned as a Christmas present), the new suspension set up for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stricky Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Theo, they sure look the business 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Started with fitting the new front suspension today.First removing and trial fitting ...Hope to get the car ready with in the next few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 One side ready ...... safe for the brake hose that is.Mounting of the front struts didn't exactly go to plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Front suspension upgrade nearly ready ...Had the brake hoses shortened and other banjo-ends fitted ...Both struts now in place ...Front of the car stands slightly higher now. With the lower spring seat at its lowest setting (with the springs just seated on full droop that is) the car sits a bit higher then with the old struts.Will first drive the car a bit to see how she handles with the new and much stiffer springs. To start with I have put the dampers at their softest settings.Only need to bleed the brakes ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 Drove the car for some 100 miles over the past few days, to sum it up the front is greatly improved;OK it is firmer (but without being harsh), more precise and overall grip is greatly improved.Despite being slightly highter at the front , the rear axle lower link stand perfectly horizontal.Down side is that, compared to the front, the rear feels a bit sloppy now.Sadly I won't be able to fit the rear coil overs before the NvhO in two weeks time Slightly more info in my weblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Quoted from Beans ... First idea is compression struts ... Did trial fit some borrowed compression struts (meant for a friends Mk2 Escort).Looks like a fairly straight forward suspension upgrade for 't Kreng ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Been a while, but at last I fitted the rear coil over's to 't Kreng today ...Hopefully time for a little test drive tomorrow 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 At the moment working on this set-up for the back axle of 't Kreng, anyone see any flaws in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 That looks really nice theo, 😉The stance looks spot on with those wheels, they fill the arches well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I decided to model the axle and the necessary modifications in 3D, as this gives a much better impression on clearances etc.Next on the to-do-list are the adaptations to the cars body and a new rear brake set up.Also the stiffening plate for the back axle is going into production soon and the alloy sheets for the sump guard have arrived too.Looks like it's going to be a busy summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jango Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 the 3d detail looks splendid Theo, looking forward to seeing it for real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 That will be the biggest challenge, transforming the file into reality OK, the first bits are ready ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Braw,,What diameter is the bar used there Theo and have you plastic coated the whole, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 They are the original rear upper links with one end cut of and replaced with this ...They are powder coated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 beans,May I make a suggestion, forged from bitter experience.My fabricated wishbones are made similarly, with a threaded tube end inserted into the, er, end of the tube. A ring of weld will not hold.As well as the ring, drill holes in the tube and plug weld though those onto the insert, to distribute the load. I learnt afterwards that this correct practice for these inserts John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thx for the warning John, but I think that in this case won't be a problem.The original rear links I used have very thick walled tubes (wall thicknes ±4mm).And I chamfered the tubes and the threaded inserts so the weld penetrates right down to the inside of the tubes wall.Should be more then strong enough, but I'll keep an eye on them ones they are installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Finally decided that I will be using the standard anti roll bar combined with adapted original lower links (with rose joints at the rear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 This picture reminds we why I have been tinkering with the suspension for as long as I own these cars 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Was forced to fit my nice and light alloy hubs to 't Kreng at last, but first I had them anodised in black ...The reason for fitting them was due to a ... euhh ... rather shot bearing 😲But there were some problems with the hubs, as they didn't accept the original bolts for mounting the discs ...Luckily fairly easy to rectify properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jango Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 there Look very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 They certainly look the business, and are much lighter compared to the original cast iron hubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Drove the car a few miles over the weekend and it looks like all the funny noises were emitted by the shot bearings.It has become alarmingly quiet even the noise of what I thought was a worn clutch releas bearing has vanished. But as I will be using the DHC for the Wales Tour 't Kreng is put away for the next few weeks. To be continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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