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Topic subjectshocks vs. struts
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3799, shocks vs. struts
Posted by EcLIpsInEmCEe7, Oct-29-01 08:02 AM
probably a simple question but whats the difference between the two?

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3800, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by DarkOne, Oct-29-01 09:00 AM
Basically, struts help support the weight of the car. Shocks just dampen suspension travel.

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3801, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by EvuLFleA, Oct-29-01 09:50 AM
If you really want to read about it go here.
http://www.monroe.com/suspmen.htm#Shocks
Dino is right though...Thats the only real difference. Also our cars use struts.
3802, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by EcLIpsInEmCEe7, Oct-29-01 12:37 PM
any suggestions on which ones to buy and how bout coilovers?


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3803, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by koolade9, Oct-29-01 03:45 PM
shocks are a better choice when running coilovers basically to save you work. struts are a better choice when running springs. if you want to go shocks/coilovers, email me, I have a set for sale.

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3804, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by DarkOne, Oct-30-01 01:48 AM
I'd like to know how you can run shocks on our cars with anything. The mounting hardware isn't there, and shocks aren't designed to handle the weight of a car on them.

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3805, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by EvuLFleA, Oct-30-01 02:32 AM
Isnt the visual difference just that struts have the spring or coilover go around it and with a shock the spring and shcok do not touch.


3806, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by DarkOne, Oct-30-01 02:55 AM
Pretty much.

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3807, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by koolade9, Oct-30-01 07:39 AM
the lower perches on the konis are removable, making them easier to run coilovers.

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3808, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by EvuLFleA, Oct-30-01 08:36 AM
He was refering to you calling them shocks though. Yeah that is the advantage of the konis though vs anything else.

3809, RE: shocks vs. struts
Posted by koolade9, Oct-30-01 04:29 PM
ahhh, i stand corrected. excellent point...

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