mtnbiker3000 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ^^^ Are you referring to the stock length, or the longer ones needed with spacers?? I need the longer (than stock) ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Just called NAPA. First they need to know a year. I just threw out 2000... He said the stud is a T12 - 1.25?? Seems kind thick for that app??? Can anyone confirm this?? Provide more accurate specs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 *M12 x 1.25* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Uuuggghhhh. I am confused on these stupid metric sizes. Help?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 M12 is the diameter, 1.25 is teh thread pitch. You have to be careful because I believe M12 comes in 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 They only have one size M12x1.25 in the longest length at NAPA. That's the right one. I have 3/8" spacers on my wagon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ok... Cool. TY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 This is what I got from the auto parts store. Does this look like the right part for use in conjunction with the 3/8" saggy butt spacers??? http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7662/ns47.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yes. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Seems short and fat to me, but i guess it's the one. Definitely fatter than the fronts. Haven't checked the backs yet. Just want to be all set for swapping on Saturday. Will be hard to get to the parts store when my rig is disassembled if it's the wrong part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Just take 1 of the top hat nuts off when you arrive and park at the parts store, walk into the store and make sure the nut off your car fits the bolt, put the nut back on your car and drive home. After recently pulling my suspension, the M12 that you guys are throwing around sounded too big, thats about 1/2" diameter bolt. I didn't remember it being that large. Listed here it looks like the bolts should be M10x1.25 and for 3/8" spacers you will need a 30mm +/- length. http://www.subtle-solutions.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_25_64_92&products_id=234 Edited August 15, 2013 by GTEASER GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Looks like I forgot that the Geo Metro was not correct. I found my post from earlier. If you haven't gotten new top hats (like you should), buy them from Tire Rack for $25 or face squeaks of death). Take them to the store and compare the stud. From #121: wheel stud for 3/8" spacer is M10x1.25x29mm. You can get them at NAPA Edited August 15, 2013 by compsurge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I've been looking but can't find a good answer. Do the Cusco camber plates work with the stock spring perches for this install to get up graded bearings with out raising the front end from the Spec B top hats? Or just go with the Whitelines? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 They will work. But in all honesty the Cusco plates are rather weak. Bearing is single (so it is doing double duty as the bearing takes the load and pivots). They are also out of stock and must be imported so that takes 8 weeks. Go Whiteline at this point if you want aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 So just to clarify... It is a M10 X 1.25 X 29mm. At Napa, it's a wheel stud for a 1994-2000 Metro. Does it matter which way the lower perch faces on the rear Koni's?? Doesn't seem like it would... I wasn't to careful about the orientation on the first one. Side note: The black bolt provided by Koni to secure the bottom of the insert in the strut assembly was cracked across the bolt head from the center to the edge Didn't notice it until the assembly was completed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 You can get a new one from Koni, they should send it to you free of charge. I will see if I have the contact info still. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 ^^ Thanks. Anyone figured out how to adjust the rear Koni's as the supplied key is to short?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Finished installing the fronts, with Htech Springs, today. Job was straightforward and I'm very confident that I could def take less time when I do it next time. Only bad thing I came into was one of the lug nuts was hot when I took it off and took quite a bit of time to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 19, 2013 I Donated Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) ^^ Thanks. Anyone figured out how to adjust the rear Koni's as the supplied key is to short?? If you have a wagon, there's a post midway through these pages that show a DIY for making the adjuster a bit longer so that it works. If you have a sedan, it's not too short. Edit: here it is - http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3847249&postcount=144 Edited August 19, 2013 by bucko3the7man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 ^^ Thanks. Anyone figured out how to adjust the rear Koni's as the supplied key is to short?? If you have a wagon, there's a post midway through these pages that show a DIY for making the adjuster a bit longer so that it works. If you have a sedan, it's not too short. Edit: here it is - http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3847249&postcount=144 Wouldn't needle nose pliers work ? They make some that are really long. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) If you have a wagon, there's a post midway through these pages that show a DIY for making the adjuster a bit longer so that it works. If you have a sedan, it's not too short. Edit: here it is - http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3847249&postcount=144 Someone used my tool! Needle nose pliers should work as well, but in my experience it was a blind operation; mainly due to me not figuring out how to get the carpet completely out So just to clarify... It is a M10 X 1.25 X 29mm. At Napa, it's a wheel stud for a 1994-2000 Metro. Does it matter which way the lower perch faces on the rear Koni's?? Doesn't seem like it would... I wasn't to careful about the orientation on the first one. Side note: The black bolt provided by Koni to secure the bottom of the insert in the strut assembly was cracked across the bolt head from the center to the edge Didn't notice it until the assembly was completed... I'm not sure if the Metro wheel stud is correct. The proper size is the one that matches the thread pitch and bolt diameter of the nut on the current top hat. The lower perch shouldn't matter, but I like symmetry. The spring will compress and rotate into place. If it doesn't, a few good bumps should seat it. You really want new top hats, as the new rubber won't squeak like the old, worn rubber might. Edited August 19, 2013 by compsurge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 If you have a sedan, it's not too short. I disagree. I have a sedan, and I can tell you 100% it IS too short!! Needle nose pliers will be a b*tch based on the amount of room back there. Think I will check the DIY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm not sure if the Metro wheel stud is correct. The proper size is the one that matches the thread pitch and bolt diameter of the nut on the current top hat. This stud worked perfect. Perfect length, thread pitch and tapped right into place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 19, 2013 I Donated Share Posted August 19, 2013 I disagree. I have a sedan, and I can tell you 100% it IS too short!! Needle nose pliers will be a b*tch based on the amount of room back there. Think I will check the DIY I have a sedan and have no problems using it. Is it close to the bottom? yes. Is it too short to be useful? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I had these on my wagon and while a pita the rears worked just fine with the knobs. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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