Struts and strut mounts, Need some basics answered. Options

[ComaDave]

Before I order parts and pull off the suspension on my '94 GT, I was wondering if I should change the strut mounts. I need to do all four corners, and I know that I need the entire strut assembly for the back, but I was wondering if I could just use inserts on the front. If not, I suppose I should get some konis since they are only a few dollars different than Toyota OEM's. I'm also going to check with my local Toyota dealership to get all the dirtly details from the mechanics, but all the help that ya'll can give me would be appreciated.
If anybody has any suggestions on other parts manufacturers to use I'd be much obliged. Probably going to order the peices and parts from Tirerack.com, but I always keep my options open. Secondly, I heard that somebody was doing a group buy for rear strut braces... any idea who that was? MAybe it was on Celica.net...

Thanks.

This post has been edited by ComaDave: Jul 23, 2003 - 11:41 AM

[Junior]

why do you need the whole strut assembly for the rear? Koni inserts will use the existing strut housing for the front and rear.

[presure2]

sorry junior, the konis DO NOT fit it the rears, the rear strut housing must be cut & welded to the shock. the fronts are a drop in thing.

[Junior]

I know the rear strut housing needs to be cut, but it doesn't need to be welded. I have the koni inserts in the front and rear. there is work to do, but with the right tools its not that hard.

[ComaDave]

Thanks for the info, I'm glad to know that I can use inserts on the front. That'll cut down on my cost significantly. There's no use getting anything real special since I drive on a lot of farm roads. They may not be much, but they're long, straight, and ignored by the police force.

Thanks all.