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The car is a '94 GT Coupe, and I'm only replacing the front ones. Not doing it myself, but my mechanic said "get what you want and I'll install everything," so I wanna make sure I get all the parts, and make sure they're the right parts.

Regarding Struts:
I found the following:
365092 (Cartridge)
334378 (Sealed, Right)
334379 (Sealed, Left)

When I search ShowMeTheParts.com/KYB for parts that fit a 94, only the cartridges come up. Will the sealed struts still fit?

Regarding Mounting:
I found the following:
SB103 (Bellow)
SM5372 (Mount)
SM5164 (Kit)

Depending on where I look, SM5372 comes up as either "with rebuildable strut" or "all applications." Will it fit both?

The kit seems to be fine for both sealed and rebuildable everywhere I looked. Will it fit both?
The kit also says "mount comes with bearing" and the price doesn't make much sense (higher than $[SB103] + $[SM5372]). That's telling me it's not just SB103 and SM5372 thrown in a box... so what's the difference?

I'm also planning to get a camber kit and saw a recommendation for this Eibach kit. Are there better ones out there?

That covers the strut, mount, bellows, and camber kit... am I missing anything?

Don't bother with the alignment kit, you'll be fine - assuming you're using stock springs. Not an issue. Even with some lowering, that kit still isn't necessary.

Basically you have two options. Either get the sealed strut, or just the cartridge insert.
The idea behind the cartridge is that IF your strut is rebuildable, the you get to save money by just replacing the worn out insert. The problem with this method is that some year celicas came with rebuildable struts and some did not. So you are taking a risk at buying something that may or may not work.

I would personally go for the whole new strut. It makes things a lot easier on your mechanic too, and you know it will work.

Skip that camber kit. You dont need one and that kit you listed doesnt even look like its for our cars.

Ive got the same car, and I have inserts in the fronts. Its a bit cheaper, but if your giving it to someone to do, it cuts down on labor time.

I have the one with the cartridge insert. Either will work and installation is very simple and quick.

here is a site with free shipping over $100.
I got the sealed it helped clean up the whole area and it is silver.

http://justsuspension.com/vaf/product/list...0&year=7263

This post has been edited by xrav22: Feb 19, 2011 - 3:25 PM

So the sealed one WILL fit a 94, although the official site lists them under 95, 96, etc but not under 94? Cool, I'll probably get those then.

The camber kit is because I have uneven tire wear with the lowering springs. If the roads here were curvier, I might be better off without them. But they're straight as a... ruler?

Does anyone have an answer to the mount question? Mounting kit ("with bearing") versus mount+boot?

Thanks for the help so far!

I use the GR2 myself. Cartridges in the front, full replacements in the back.

Fronts are easy install, put'em on a vice, turn the cap off, and slap the new carts in.

For your mount question. There is a bearing that the mount resides on, OEM replacement is about 20-25 via dealer.

The boot I believe sits on the strut shaft...I dont' have them on mine, havn't noticed a diff or any noise without them. I think they are to keep the strut internals clean...not quite sure.

If you goto this link: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=60744

Part: 48559-20080 - I believe is the boot.

Part: 90903-63002 - Is your bearing.

Okay, so I'll just get the kit (mount, bearing, boot)... and I think I'll stick with the sealed struts since the mechanic is charging me a flat rate no matter what I choose. The struts will probably outlast the engine anyway...

This post has been edited by Rider: Feb 22, 2011 - 1:53 AM