1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

How To Put Rear Suspension In The Hatch?

Old Apr 30, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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I saw an 85 rx7 with the shocks and springs in the rear hatch. I have searched high and low for this kit to do it to my rx7, but I haven't come close to finding one. Does anybody know where I can get this mod, or how to do it? I would appreciate it alot.
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Is it just me or what the heck are you talking about? Carl
Old May 1, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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youre not alone... im lost too. care to explain? you mean you could see them THROUGH the rear hatch or what?
Old May 2, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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He means on his car there is nothing to hold up the rear hatch when you open it. It will just fall on your head. That is how it is on my 1985 gs too so I believe he is looking for a kit to make this stay up. I am also looking for this so if anyone know please post links to where we can buy.
Old May 2, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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actually, i think he means where the shocks and springs are mounted diiagonally inside the car with a central mounting point in the center of the car. Look at a rear suspension on alot of the prototype cars that run Lemans. I've seen one FD done this way.



Why do you wanna do this other than aesthetic reasons?
Old May 2, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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so is he talking about an inboard pushrod activated shock setup (cantliever i think its called?) or hatch struts?
Old May 2, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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i doubt he is going in depth like grey is about it, its prob the hatch struts
Old May 2, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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i just assumed since he said "shocks and springs"
Old May 3, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Is this a guessing game? If it is the clue really sucks!!!
Old May 3, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Am I going to have to be the guy that says:



"remove rear suspension, open hatch, place suspension in hatch"?



'Cause that seems really obvious. Maybe put a blanket down to save the carpet.

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