ndk83

Whats the major differences between a coilover with a steel casing and one an aluminum casing??


I know alum will have less unsprung weight, but how noticable is this in the drive? Does it affect ride? stiffness?

Lets take a theoretical example of the exact same coilover just using differen material for the casing, (internals springs etc all left the same)

CircuitMS

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Most people wont feel a difference, the weight drop from a stock system will be enough of a loss to be a positive anyway.

The difference is in build quality and longevity. A stainless steel body will hold up better in rough salty weather. A coated metal will do ok with proper maintenance.

What are you looking at?

Feel free to PM us for suspension questions and prices

lobuxracer

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Aluminum bodies wear internally faster unless they've been hard chromed. Cheaper aluminum body shocks are not hard chromed and will wear out faster. If you don't have a suspension budget planned, stick with steel.

rac2max

HKS coilover is hard-chrome plated aluminum. How you guys think it would hold off in salted roads up NOrth?

ndk83

Thanks man i will be PMing you

Im lookin at the TOM'S advox and advox sports, i might be able to get a decent deal on one of these

I thought aluminum will hold up better than steel in harsh conditions, or are u talking specifically about saltly weather?

FYI I live in a desert and the weather is really harsh; very hot , humid and regular sand storms




Haha the Aluminum Advox is actually alot more expensive than the Steel Advox sports. and its TOM'S so im sure they are using a good grade aluminum, but not sure if its been hard chromed. There is very little info on these coils surprisingly ( I still havnt been able to get spring rates)