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Offline john1974

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Strut extensions.
« on: August 17, 2008, 09:44:29 AM »
Who still makes them, and sells them? any links would be great.  I just need one 2 inch that threads onto the top.  one of mine is stripped and it wouldnt be a problem but I can find where I put it... lol

Boondox never seems to answer emails or phones anymore.  other options?
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Offline jeff1997

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 11:02:30 AM »
I can't help with the extensions, but I do make strut spacers now. I have 1.5" that fit the Trackicks.
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2008, 06:00:32 PM »
I can't help with the extensions, but I do make strut spacers now. I have 1.5" that fit the Trackicks.

How much? any photos?
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Offline jeff1997

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2008, 07:24:46 PM »
A pair of 1.5" will run you $40 to the US or $45 to Canada. Send me your email address to: hoepkers|removethispart|@charter.net and I'll send pics.
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2008, 07:51:15 PM »
other options?
BDS Suspension, they will sell them seperatly.

However, I never did like them, and think the type Jeff is now making are a much safer option.

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Offline jeff1997

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2008, 06:41:32 PM »
I'm not trying to push my stuff, but, I am a machinist by trade and when you extend a shaft but threading one end and adding an extension it is not very strong. As much abuse and movement as the struts take I would really shy away from extensions. Just my 2 cents. I don't care if you buy the spacers from me or anyone else, they are as Uncivilized said, a safer option.
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2008, 06:43:47 AM »
I'm not trying to push my stuff, but, I am a machinist by trade and when you extend a shaft but threading one end and adding an extension it is not very strong. As much abuse and movement as the struts take I would really shy away from extensions. Just my 2 cents. I don't care if you buy the spacers from me or anyone else, they are as Uncivilized said, a safer option.


I agree.  There was a photo running around here somewhere of an extension that split vertically at the threads.  Scariest picture I've ever seen on here, frankly. 


Edit:  Couldn't find the photo, but...

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=19180.msg165380#msg165380

I've presumably got enough good years left in me to maybe hold out and spring the extra $500 or whatever for OME struts if I can't get the mount-spacer-style of extension to work.
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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2008, 04:49:49 PM »
Hey Jeff do you make your strut spacers out of metal or the same stuff as your coil spacers?

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Offline jeff1997

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2008, 04:56:43 PM »
Same stuff as the coil spacers. I made some 2 years ago and ran them on mine to see if they would hold up. They are still fine. I then was too lazy to take it all apart to measure them again to make more and sell. Them someone on here sent me a pair to measure and the rest is history!!  8)
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2008, 08:07:41 AM »
I have been running the strut extensions from Boondox for almost 2 years with no issues to report at all.
I think in some of the cases I have read about them breaking was due to improper install as well as some serious abuse from jumping rigs.
If you do decide on the strut extensions may I suggest you use red loc-tiite and torque them on according to spec for that size thread and diameter.
I used a torque wrench and tightened them up to 95ft/lbs and as said above... Still running them and no issues at all on my well beaten and abused 4dr.
Kelly

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2008, 02:01:28 PM »
A pair of 1.5" will run you $40 to the US or $45 to Canada. Send me your email address to: hoepkers|removethispart|@charter.net and I'll send pics.

Hey did you ship them in canada?? and can i see some pics??

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2008, 04:00:35 PM »
Mad.72, send me your email address to hoepkers|removethispart|@charter.net and I will send pics. Yes I do ship them to Canada or anywhere else for that matter. Thanks
1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE

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Re: Strut extensions.
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2008, 07:45:10 PM »
Mad.72, send me your email address to hoepkers|removethispart|@charter.net and I will send pics. Yes I do ship them to Canada or anywhere else for that matter. Thanks

I just sent you my e-mail adress...