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Feb 19, 2012 | 03:55 AM

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Lt1 struts suggestion

I an lowering my car 1.5in. Front and rear and I have read that all that needs done is to just buy smaller springs? But I am in need of struts either way. Not anything to fancy I want to stay kind of fair price but good quality as well. Any help would be appreciated. As of now I don't know where to start. Thanks everyone!

Feb 19, 2012 | 04:28 AM

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KYB and bilstein

Feb 19, 2012 | 09:07 AM

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I had kyb gr2 struts on my eclipse and the only big bump I went over I blew 2 out replaced them then 2 weks later did it again

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:24 AM

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Search the suspension section for more/better info

In short, Bilstein shocks will be by-far the best budget option

Feb 19, 2012 | 03:37 PM

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You want shocks. 4th gens don't have struts.

Feb 19, 2012 | 06:10 PM

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I know your question is mainly about shocks, but you might want to pick up an adjustable panhard bar, too. This lets you re-center your diff after you install the springs and shocks.

Feb 19, 2012 | 07:25 PM

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The front of an 4th gen has struts. Just saying

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Feb 20, 2012 | 07:42 AM

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That's funny because in the parts computer it says kyb struts,bilstein struts then for the rear it says shocks. Coil overs are adjustable as struts are not.

Feb 20, 2012 | 08:05 AM

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Parts computer...

They aren't struts.

Feb 20, 2012 | 08:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 96TransAmboosted

That's funny because in the parts computer it says kyb struts,bilstein struts then for the rear it says shocks.

That's funny, the GM parts catalog calls it a shock.

Feb 20, 2012 | 10:23 AM

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That's funny cause after I strut around the house this morning I touched the front door **** and it was quite a shock....Just sayn ?

Feb 20, 2012 | 10:27 AM

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That's funny cause after I strut around the house this morning I touched the front door **** and it was quite a shock....Just sayn ?

lol, the little lurking smiley is so perfect for the quote, lol

Feb 20, 2012 | 10:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 96TransAmboosted

That's funny because in the parts computer it says kyb struts,bilstein struts then for the rear it says shocks. Coil overs are adjustable as struts are not.

All you have to do is look at it and you know it isn't a strut (presuming you know the difference).

Coil-overs can be adjustable or non-adjustable. A lot of the "parts computers" call it wrong. I guess they are still thinking 3rd gen.