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post Sep 14, 2004 - 1:55 PM
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Ok i am getting confused as to what struts are, i've searched but couldn't see what they were talking about cuz the links to the pics were dead...so this is what i found.

our cars have struts...are they all the way around??

Is this a Strut
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So would it be correct to say that a strut is a combination of a Shock and Springs. Isn't that the same thing as a Coilover expect that its adjustable? If i got coilovers do i still need shocks?? Can i just buy Springs and Shocks and be done with it or do i need something else to hold the shock to the springs??

sorry for the dumb question, but i need to know.

Thanks

 
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post Sep 15, 2004 - 8:20 AM
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our cars have struts...are they all the way around??


Yes.

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If i got coilovers do i still need shocks?? Can i just buy Springs and Shocks and be done with it or do i need something else to hold the shock to the springs??


If you buy coilovers, you should upgrade your struts, IMO. All you will need is a set of springs/coilover kit and the struts; the springs are held in place by the strut top under their own tension.

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