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 Mar 7 2004, 04:56 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214  |
Are there any differences in the FWD and AWD aftermarket struts? Reason I'm asking is a guy wants to sell some KYBs to me but they are FWD. There are no springs on them because I'm putting my Intrax ones on. Will there be a difference when trying to put aftermarket FWD struts on an AWD car? Sorry, I'm not the most educated guy when it comes to suspension. Thanks
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Mar 7 2004, 05:10 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
The rears mount differently I belive... I'm 99% sure they are different regardless.
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Mar 7 2004, 05:46 PM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
I'm pretty sure Rob is right. Its been a while since I had my fwd, but I'm pretty sure the rear struts mount differently. I'm positive the lower chassis mount is different on the car itself. I just can't remember if the actual strut itself is different or not.
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Mar 7 2004, 05:49 PM
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Wouldn't it make sense that the AWD one would be stiffer since the car is heavier?
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Mar 7 2004, 06:05 PM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
I believe that is the case with the springs and may also be the case with non-adjustable shocks. But I believe the adjustable shocks share the same valving. I'm not 100% sure though.
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Mar 8 2004, 05:01 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Thanks guys. Good to know information.
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