Extended top hats (summary at end of first post)

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  • shakey021shakey021 Wagonist
    2 inches front and back, and after i was done realized my shx are starting to go out haha...oh well time to get some tokiko's or somthing
  • udubrx7udubrx7 Senior Wagonist
    bam-bam wrote:
    I've only done one pair, for Revmaynard. We used some exhaust pipe couplers from Advance, I don't recall what size, but IIRC it was a 'between' size- meaning not the standard tube size, but the coupling to join two pieces (1 3/4 maybe?)

    I just picked up a 3 inch piece of 1-7/8" ID and it seems just about perfect, not sure if it is too big for the bushings yet, but I have a piece of aluminum tubing with a 1-7/8" OD so I could probably use some rings cut off of that as an adapter for the bushings.

    I'm glad I got the ball rolling and some people really like the result, I can't wait to get mine done and try them out on my new HB!
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    :arrow: You'll need 2" ID pipe 'cuz the shx cover is 1 7/8" dia.(GR-2 shx) unless you're planning to use somekind of boot.
  • udubrx7udubrx7 Senior Wagonist
    Yeah I'm using boots, I think they are off an old dirt bike I found them in my Dad's garage a while back.

    Do the bushings still sit tight and flush in a 2" ID pipe? This 1-7/8" inch looks even a bit big to me.
  • Old SkoolOld Skool Council Member
    shakey021 wrote:
    to everyone who hasnt done this and wants a little better ride for there lowered car !!

    DO THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



    i did it today and thought it would help just a little bit it actually made a HUGE diffrence !!!

    what are you running for suspension? I currently have Skunk2 Pro S. Would doing the top hat make a difference?
  • integral_48integral_48 New Wagonist
    i did a 1 1/2 in. all the way around... works great..
  • EG 9 FERIOEG 9 FERIO Band Wagon
    you got a phone number so i can order some?
  • 90s_fan90s_fan Wagonist
    im curious as to kno if anyone can get the dimensions of the one piece designs? i have a guy that can make them for us but need to know measurements. i was reading the h-t write up and one guy said that the ebay ones arnt designed like the GC ones meaning both working for up travel and down travel? no clue to wat this means but if any one knows let me know.


    thanks
  • stampernstampern Senior Wagonist
    I am starting to manufacture these this next week. I finished a set for an EG couple a couple days ago and it turned out great. You can still use your stock bushings and I can custom make anything around 1"-2" extension. $50 a set + core + shipping.

    PM me for more information.
  • allmotora6allmotora6 Band Wagon
    for those who are not handy with a welder and arent ballin here you go. also have different colors just search civic top hats
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93-94 ... 3f04c05d32
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    The prob with that hat is that it's designed for coilovers.You need something to keep the spring centered in the hat.Honda does it by a cap method.Coilovers do it by a centering piece.
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