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  • #1

    I need new struts

    Did lowering springs today. It's so much easier than I thought it would be. Like way easier. Got the struts off, and the threads on the ps strut were gone, and the nut was just chunks of rust. The struts are mint, but no good for my new springs.

    What kind should I get? I saw some 50 dollar gabriels on ebay. Then there are the KYB's. Not wanting to spend a ton here. Ride quality doesn't really matter, but I want a quality made strut that will last a while.

    Any recommendations??
    97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

    01 Honda CBR600 F4i-Two bro's,Corbins,SS brake lines

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    oh darn, and i came in here ready to put on my new lepord skin tights, black zebra tank top, and strut for you and post the pic.....

    sheez.......guess ill just go up and have another beer, friday happy hr.....

    laters broh.........

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    • #3
      Originally posted by wolfman
      oh darn, and i came in here ready to put on my new lepord skin tights, black zebra tank top, and strut for you and post the pic.....

      sheez.......guess ill just go up and have another beer, friday happy hr.....

      laters broh.........
      LOL, man I better be careful how I word my threads That is not a sight I wanna see!
      97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

      01 Honda CBR600 F4i-Two bro's,Corbins,SS brake lines

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      • #4
        Originally posted by raroZ28
        Did lowering springs today. It's so much easier than I thought it would be. Like way easier. Got the struts off, and the threads on the ps strut were gone, and the nut was just chunks of rust. The struts are mint, but no good for my new springs.

        What kind should I get? I saw some 50 dollar gabriels on ebay. Then there are the KYB's. Not wanting to spend a ton here. Ride quality doesn't really matter, but I want a quality made strut that will last a while.

        Any recommendations??
        Your 97 Z doesn't have struts.
        2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

        1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

        A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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        • #5
          At the shop I used the word shock. The guy said it's actually not a shock, it's a strut. Either way....

          Anybody??
          97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

          01 Honda CBR600 F4i-Two bro's,Corbins,SS brake lines

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          • #6
            Originally posted by raroZ28
            At the shop I used the word shock. The guy said it's actually not a shock, it's a strut. Either way....

            Anybody??
            LOL The cheapest price I have found is LM for a KYB SHOCK. http://www.lmperformance.com/802/2.html
            2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

            1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

            A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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            • #7
              Try Yearone.com, that is where I got my rear SHOCKS for a good price, the front STRUTS are usualy more expensive, my self am looking for the front ones, if you find a good price let me know.
              1993 TA SOLD





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              • #8
                Originally posted by alenstein
                Try Yearone.com, that is where I got my rear SHOCKS for a good price, the front STRUTS are usualy more expensive, my self am looking for the front ones, if you find a good price let me know.
                KYB=$110
                http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/p...G&hid=G18AN329
                2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

                1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

                A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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                • #9
                  http://store.summitracing.com/
                  KYB-KG9310 $79.95
                  KYB-741034 $89.95
                  2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

                  1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

                  A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z28
                    KYB=$110
                    http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/p...G&hid=G18AN329
                    Wellmaybe not a such a great price.








                    But these Bilsteins at LMP have a good price. But out of my price range for now.
                    http://www.lmperformance.com/837/2.html
                    1993 TA SOLD





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                    "Unless It's Fatal, It's No Big Deal"

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                    • #11
                      4th generation F-bodies have 4 shocks. No struts. The fronts are coil-overs.


                      The front suspension is a SLA (Short Long Arm) design. It utilizes an upper arm as well as a lower arm. The shock absorber is actually a coil-over design and if removed, the car will still drive, but the front end will be bottomed out due to the lack of springs to hold it up.

                      A strut is different. 3rd gen f-bodies have front struts. In a strut suspension there is no upper control arm, the strut itself serves that function. If you were to remove the struts from the front of the car it would not be drivable because the front tires would hang limp.
                      Tracy
                      2002 C5 M6 Convertible
                      1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
                      Current Mods:
                      SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by raroZ28
                        At the shop I used the word shock. The guy said it's actually not a shock, it's a strut. Either way....

                        Anybody??
                        Tracy and Jeff are correct. 4th Generation F-Bodies do not have struts. They have coil-overs up front and shocks in the rear.

                        HAL, Apexi, Bilstein, KYB, Afco, and PA Racing make coil over packages that will fit your car.

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                        • #13
                          MacPherson strut style suspension, as used on 3rd Gen F-Bodies, and Mustangs:



                          Unequal A-arm suspension, as used on 4th Gen F-Bodies:



                          The only struts on a 4th Gen F-Body are the ones that lift the hood and the rear hatch
                          Fred

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                          • #14
                            I was just for Injuneer to post that picture I knew it was coming, and it is a good visualization of how front suspension works.
                            If you are just looking for something cheap check out SLP and see if they have any more "take off" shocks for sale. They will probably just be stock DeCarbons but they should be cheap.
                            97 SS #C007
                            Polo Green w/ tan leather A4
                            SLP headers, Loudmouth, Koni SA, Spohn LCA, Spohn PHR, Spohn relo brackets, pro-kit, B&M Stage II Shift Kit, air foil, 160 therm, LT4 KM, BFG KDW

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                            • #15
                              The consesnsus of many f-body owners is that for the rear, the standard brand "M" is the best overall ride quality and control for a basically stock or bolt on car that is street driven. Stock DeCarbons are also fine. The front is a different issue. There are so many variables with intended useage that there will be many opinions and options of what works well. The 94Z I had used KYB elcheapo white shocks on all four corners... the ride and handling was awesome. That car had the 1LE swaybars, KYB shocks, good rubber, etc. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I couldn't tell you about the longevity as I didn't have the car too long. Adjustables are the logical choice to cover all the variables.....

                              Many also confuse the integrated shock/spring arrangement as being a strut..... as was already mentioned, it is not. Coilovers for the front would be the most desireable setup as ride height would now be fully adjustable.

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