Easiest way to find out strut mount size?
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Hey guys,
The Suspension FAQ was a bit misleading for me. One poster said the 03+ vics use the 16mm but another poster said it is completely random. Is there a definitive answer to this question or do I need to check the mount myself to find out? If so, what's the easiest and problem-free way to determining the strut mount size? TIA
I have the 05 EX Coupe btw.
The Suspension FAQ was a bit misleading for me. One poster said the 03+ vics use the 16mm but another poster said it is completely random. Is there a definitive answer to this question or do I need to check the mount myself to find out? If so, what's the easiest and problem-free way to determining the strut mount size? TIA
I have the 05 EX Coupe btw.
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Rep Power: 388 03+ is 14mm, 01-02 is 16mm. If you are talking about the strut HOUSING size for the konis, then that you have to measure. That will either be 50 or 55mm.
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All shocks, except for konis, are made for a 2001-2002, so the mount bolts are 14mm not 16mm like in the 2003+. Either you will have to drill them out or hope that the company makes a set for you guys. The can be put on your 2003+ but you run the risk of the mount bolts coming loose and the shock changing camber. There is a rumor that tokico has made 2003+ shocks for the blues, but I am not sure yet.
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All shocks, except for konis, are made for a 2001-2002, so the mount bolts are 14mm not 16mm like in the 2003+. Either you will have to drill them out or hope that the company makes a set for you guys. The can be put on your 2003+ but you run the risk of the mount bolts coming loose and the shock changing camber. There is a rumor that tokico has made 2003+ shocks for the blues, but I am not sure yet.
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Originally Posted by robbclark1
03+ is 14mm, 01-02 is 16mm. If you are talking about the strut HOUSING size for the konis, then that you have to measure. That will either be 50 or 55mm.
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Rep Power: 287 Hrmm.. I thought the 01-02 were 14mm and the 03+ are 16mm. This is for the bolt holes that connect the steering knuckle to the strut housing. For the Koni's, you have to measure the diameter of the strut housing.
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Rep Power: 0 [QUOTE=robbclark1]03+ is 14mm, 01-02 is 16mm. If you are talking about the strut HOUSING size for the konis, then that you have to measure. That will either be 50 or 55mm.
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hey robb, isnt the 03+ 16mm, and the 01-02 14mm?
edit: flotsamm beat me to it
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hey robb, isnt the 03+ 16mm, and the 01-02 14mm?
edit: flotsamm beat me to it
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Rep Power: 388 Sorry my bad, I got them mixed up. Even mods can be wrong....wait no I can't
01-02 = 14mm
03+ = 16mm
You can measure the bolt if you take it out but that would be a pain.
01-02 = 14mm
03+ = 16mm
You can measure the bolt if you take it out but that would be a pain.
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Rep Power: 287 You can, you just have to jack up your front end and use a caliper measuring tool. Or you can call up Koni and they'll walk you through how to measure it using a piece of string. Basically, you wrap the string around the strut housing and then divide the length by 3.14, which will give you the diameter. You should end up with a number that is close to 50 or 55. I bet if you call Koni up they'd probably just tell you what you have without even having to measure..
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