will 2g coilovers fit on a 1g?

[rowlex]

Looking into fitting a coil-over setup from a 2G onto a 1G.
it's just a sleeve and a tophat right?? What could cause them not to work? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dieselboy]

Wont work. Different spring rates and different dimensions Im sure......

 

[rowlex]

Would spring rates matter enougth when you are switching to aftermarket suspension??? The 1g's and 2g's AWD's weight about the same if I remember correctly. I don't suppose anyone here could get a few dimensions for me?? like overall spring/strut length, and the diameter of the lower shock tower (the round piece right above the lower spring holder)? Thanks!

 

[Dieselboy]

There is quite a weight difference between 1G and 2G's. Im 99.99% sure that it wont work. Id suggest looking for a genuine 1G kit (for you or whoever your trying to sell your 2G suspension to).

 

[rowlex]

DieselBoy, thanks for the info I appreciate your help!
I just bought a full-coil over suspension setup, not the sleeve type, and someone with a 1G asked about my old sleeve coilovers. If they will fit he will get them for cheap so I was just trying to help by figuring it out. I mean all coil-overs are is the sleeve and spring and hats, if the sleeve will fit on a 1G strut and overall length of the spring/shock combo is nearly the same (they are 0-3" adjustable) it should work...shouldn't it?

95 awd manual - curb weight 3197 lbs
91 awd manual - curb weight 3101 lbs
These specs are from carpoint.msn.com.

96lbs is the difference. Now when your getting into spring rates in the 400lb - 500lb /ft range, does 96lbs make a difference???

If anyone could provide me with measurements of the 1G coil-overs I'd appreciate it! (spring length, coil-over diameter, coil-over height, then overall heigh of the spring + coilover top post and bottom post). Thanks!