Locost 7 front shocks

[cluebie]

Having become the proud owner of a Locost I'm now getting down and diry with some much needed repairs albeit with barely a clue what I'm doing and no idea what donor parts have been used previously.

First issue, dampers on but springs off as they're 50% too long. I'm not into cutting them down so knowing that I need dampers with a 10 to 14" range and springs at 200 to 220lb rating where should I be looking for a new set? I've not found anyone that suggests a suitable donor car for the front shocks?

GTS seem to have a custom set but only sell front and back from what I can see.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

[Tris.E]

Take it that they are coil overs??
if so call gaz shox and tell them what you need they will sort it.
www.gaz-shocks.com/

[Mr2Mike]

Rally Design sell coil over springs, as to Demon Theives.

You need to know what length and rate springs you require. Typically on a live axle Locost the fronts will be in the range 200-300 lbs/inch and rears 100-160 lbs/inch depending on the weight of the engine/chassis/driver and it's intended application.

[cluebie]

Thanks all, I'm getting slightly different suggested specs but I have at least found helpfull advice and GTS have been very good so far. (12" full open on 275lbs springs)

[Jon Ison]

You could do far worse than ask on.....

locostbuilders.co.uk

The guys on there may even know the car.