Looking to replace front & back Struts.
07-20-2011, 08:42 AM
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Skunk2 is, as far as I know, predominantly for the import side of things...not sure if they even make anything that would bolt into our cars.
You can do a coilover conversion on an f-body, but it's not too cheap; otherwise, you're just going to be replacing shocks and springs, not struts.
You can do a coilover conversion on an f-body, but it's not too cheap; otherwise, you're just going to be replacing shocks and springs, not struts.
07-20-2011, 02:03 PM
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Sorry for my ignorance. I've been doing a lot of research and talking to people about parts. I must have blacked out while typing.
I'm not looking to drop the car much at all. I'm replacing the exhaust and with LT Headers I would like as much clearance as possible.
I appreciate the thoughts and I will do some homework.
I'm not looking to drop the car much at all. I'm replacing the exhaust and with LT Headers I would like as much clearance as possible.
I appreciate the thoughts and I will do some homework.
07-20-2011, 03:11 PM
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You won't affect ride height unless you get different springs.
The front suspension is commonly confused with struts because it is a coilover design, but it is still a shock.
One hint - when you go to do front shocks, get new upper shock mounts. Well, the parts stores will call them upper strut mounts. The rubber will probably be worn and has a good chance of tearing when you separate everything. Get Moog or OEM only, others tend not to fit right.
The front suspension is commonly confused with struts because it is a coilover design, but it is still a shock.
One hint - when you go to do front shocks, get new upper shock mounts. Well, the parts stores will call them upper strut mounts. The rubber will probably be worn and has a good chance of tearing when you separate everything. Get Moog or OEM only, others tend not to fit right.
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You won't affect ride height unless you get different springs.
The front suspension is commonly confused with struts because it is a coilover design, but it is still a shock.
One hint - when you go to do front shocks, get new upper shock mounts. Well, the parts stores will call them upper strut mounts. The rubber will probably be worn and has a good chance of tearing when you separate everything. Get Moog or OEM only, others tend not to fit right.
The front suspension is commonly confused with struts because it is a coilover design, but it is still a shock.
One hint - when you go to do front shocks, get new upper shock mounts. Well, the parts stores will call them upper strut mounts. The rubber will probably be worn and has a good chance of tearing when you separate everything. Get Moog or OEM only, others tend not to fit right.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
