probably a simple question but whats the difference between the two?

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-matt

97 Eclipse GS-T with 6-bolt engine

Basically, struts help support the weight of the car. Shocks just dampen suspension travel.

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'95 TSi AWD (restoring a survivor)
'97 Talon ESi-T (poor impulse control)
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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.

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any suggestions on which ones to buy and how bout coilovers?


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-matt

97 Eclipse GS-T with 6-bolt engine

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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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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'95 TSi AWD (restoring a survivor)
'97 Talon ESi-T (poor impulse control)
'99 Eclipse RS-T (daily beater)
'13 Evo X (mostly stock)
'17 Sienna (Middle Aged Dad Mobile)



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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.

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95 GS

Pretty much.

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'95 Eclipse TurboGS (garage deco)
'95 TSi AWD (restoring a survivor)
'97 Talon ESi-T (poor impulse control)
'99 Eclipse RS-T (daily beater)
'13 Evo X (mostly stock)
'17 Sienna (Middle Aged Dad Mobile)



Factory Service Manuals: http://nawdu.de/files/

the lower perches on the konis are removable, making them easier to run coilovers.

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He was refering to you calling them shocks though. Yeah that is the advantage of the konis though vs anything else.

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95 GS

ahhh, i stand corrected. excellent point...

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