[tommy]

http://forums.nwp4life.com/zerothread?id=11034

Couple of pics of an old set off a classified ad.

 

[solorex]

Wonder if they have done any impact testing, and fatigue analysis on that part... you wouldn't want that to fail under any circumstances. :shock:

 

[Dr_Drache]

I agree, what aluminum is used? T6061-T6d grade may not be enough for that location. that seems like a part that needs T7xxx metal to be effective.
the pinch location will add additional stress to the aluminum which doesn't have the same spring properties as any grade of iron(cast)

also, how are these better than extended tophats?

 

[pbillie]

Here is my set of ST drop forks. Contemplated about selling them but most likely not since there is a company making them again.

 

[jfrolang]

also, how are these better than extended tophats?

They do totally different things. Drop forks shorten the whole suspension to lower the front of the car, to allow the use of stock springs and shocks for example. Extended top hats restore shock travel that is lost when using lowering springs to compress the shock farther than normal at rest. There is some overlap in purpose only if you were to consider using drop forks and then raising an adjustable coilover by a corresponding amount, but in that case extended top hats would be simpler and applicable at the rear as well.

 

[Dr_Drache]

also, how are these better than extended tophats?

They do totally different things. Drop forks shorten the whole suspension to lower the front of the car, to allow the use of stock springs and shocks for example. Extended top hats restore shock travel that is lost when using lowering springs to compress the shock farther than normal at rest. There is some overlap in purpose only if you were to consider using drop forks and then raising an adjustable coilover by a corresponding amount, but in that case extended top hats would be simpler and applicable at the rear as well.

well, I must be blind, because they don't seem to do totally different things;
it seems it's 2 paths to nearly the same affect. but doing this to just drop the car 2" on stock struts, you then loose 2" of wheel travel room; exactly the same as if you are using coil-overs, except most coil-overs have different rates (springs and rebound) to account for this change in actuation space. meaning (to me) you risk hitting the shock towers much faster than coil-overs - since the stocks expect to have (and are designed) to have that 2" you just took. and if you are using coil-overs, then this product seems like a total waste.
it seems like it was a good idea, back in the day;
but another question then stands, why would you use these, to lower the suspension in the front, without something in the rear?

 

[jfrolang]

I'm not advocating for drop forks. I'm just saying they don't do exactly the same thing as top hats.

 

[Baker]

why would you use these, to lower the suspension in the front, without something in the rear?

 

[Gotin]

wot would you do in the rear if these drop 2"?? i dont use coilovers

I agree with this question. I would think that you would want to use this if you were running stock suspension. In this case, what options are there for the back. seems like a useless part to me.

 

[KevinEF7]

For me it is very useful, my full body coilovers do not go as low as I would like in the front (but have more than enough in the rear) so instead of adjusting the fronts down more and losing the preload on my spring, these will put me in a useable range with my coil and allow me to retain proper preload

 

[kracksmith]

I 2nd to kevinef9 for the solution. Mine too doesnt drop as low as i want in the front and suffering coil compression up front. With these drop forks i can uncoil my spring a bit more for better ride and traveltr

 

[humayrayakongkinaon]

I wanted something like this, after i transfered my adjustable suspension from my integra, i can't get it to lower were i wanted it to be and i dont wanna adjust my preload or the spring will bounces off when going into a driveway.
I'm not too sure about the aluminum though, can't they make one in steel cast?

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[razordave]

The "for offroad use only" stamped on there could definitely land you in some trouble.

 

[razordave]

Baker is that an old Benz?

 

[vanrij]

For me it is very useful, my full body coilovers do not go as low as I would like in the front (but have more than enough in the rear) so instead of adjusting the fronts down more and losing the preload on my spring, these will put me in a useable range with my coil and allow me to retain proper preload

Same thing here. I have to get a shorter springs in front for my coilovers if I want to go any lower (and It is no where near "slammed.") I think I'll give them a try. The reduction in unsprung weight would be worth it alone.

 

[tommy]

Baker is that an old Benz?

Yep, sure is. Looks nice, imho. Benzes tend to be way too stuffy.

The "For Off Road Use Only" thing is just for liability purposes. I'm sure you have stuff on your car that was labeled as such; I know I do.

 

[KevinEF7]

They confirmed to me that they do indeed make the EF forks hole to stock EF shock diameter, and also make the larger ID fork for EG/DC with a different part number

They also claim the parts are stress analyzed etc and can handle any stresses in the area.

Id like to know the weight different between the two, the stock fork is a heavy bitch!

 

[tommy]

There's one way to find out. :biggrin:

 

[kracksmith]

Somebody just get it already and install then post some pictures

 

[razordave]

^^ lol I would love a set, but I need to get rid of the blown oem struts and ebay sleeve/spring combo first.

Prioritize!