rokenrolcivic

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Please dont flame me! but do we have shocks and struts or are they both the same? Can someone please tell a dummy what exactly a strut and shock is?

half_n_half17

in front we have macpherson (sp?) struts.. i think we have regular ol shocks in the back but somebody correct me if this is incorrect.

robbclark1

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MACPHERSON STRUT


Definition: A special kind of oversized shock absorber that's used as part of the vehicle's suspension. When used on the front suspension, it replaces the upper control arm and ball joint. Some struts have coil springs around them while others do not. Some struts have replaceable internal components that can be repaired by dropping in a new cartridge.

we have a strut. The shock is built into the strut. That is why we don't have any available shocks besides the koni inserts. The inserts mean that you hvae to cut the shock portion out of the front strut and stick in the insert.

tripledoublegs

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^^

Silver_JS5

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so does that mean that our front struts are good enough to just through on coils or what?

robbclark1

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You can put coils on them, but the shock itself won't last very long depending on how low you go.

Titleist71

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yep....mine blew.....no oil or gas left in the shock.

hyperactive

so if my struts are leaking and I get Koni yellows it will sorta be the same as if I would get brand new struts from the dealer? im new at this but even tho I would get the Konis wouldnt I still need to get the dealer struts? could some1 explain this to me?

robbclark1

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No. The strut doesn't blow, the shock does. The konis (at least for the front) are inserts meaning you have to cut the shock out of the strut to insert the new one. Konis are better than OEM because they are stronger and adjustable and can be lowered on. If you want a better OEM style shock, then get the KYB GR-2's, but they are not adjustable and aren't meant to be lowered on.

hyperactive

thanx a bunch robbclark1- pictures are always nice ive got one more question;
if i was to get koni yellows would i still be able to put on a set of those $300 adjustable coilover springs ?(not enough $ for real coilovers) i have skunk2 lowering springs on right now but the front didnt really drop, if i was to get that kind of a setup would i be able to have it drop a bit lower? thanks for all of your input.

robbclark1

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yes. The grouping of choice is Konis and Ground Controls. I don't think you need anything extra to get them to fit, but try PMing some people who have that set up. You will be able to raise and lower your car. Put everything on, let it settle for a week or so, then get it aligned.

Konis - $550
GCs - $300
SPC camber kit - $130 from danscreations
Install - ??

Titleist71

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I'll sell u my front SPC kit...didn't need to use it on my car...brand new in box!