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08-10-2011, 01:13 PM #1
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Do we have shocks or struts?
I have a 99 TA and I need to know if the car have shocks or struts, and if it do have shocks whats the best brand to put on the TA? want a nice ride.
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08-10-2011, 01:17 PM #2
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Struts in the front shocks in the rear. i have bilsteins on mine and it rides good (for a lowered car)
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08-10-2011, 01:22 PM #3
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Best brand depends on how much you want to spend + plans for the car.
Different shocks for DD, straight track (1/8, 1/4 mile) vs auto cross.
Bilsteins and Konis (most expensive) are at the top of the list.
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08-10-2011, 01:55 PM #4
On my first car (97 Mustang GT) I installed Bilsteins on that and I would have to say they are way worth the money... Those things alone completely changed my cars performance and ride! I more than likely will be getting those for my Z28!!!
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08-10-2011, 02:32 PM #5
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08-10-2011, 04:34 PM #6
bilsteins . shocks in the back, struts up front.
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08-10-2011, 04:57 PM #7
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Not into the race shock thing, I just want a good riding shock for a car that sees the highway .where can I get the Bilstein shocks and what's the cost for the rear ones? do anyone have other shocks they like?
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08-10-2011, 05:43 PM #8
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here is the link to where i got mine
Search for ALLSHOCKS online. Then look for Chevy Camaro.Last edited by cammed goat; 08-12-2011 at 03:48 PM. Reason: non sponsor link
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08-10-2011, 06:00 PM #9
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08-10-2011, 06:06 PM #10
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yeah i had already bought my eibach pro kit from one of the members on here so i just got the struts ans shocks. plus their prices really arent that bad since the top of the line economy shocks are close to 50/ea.
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08-10-2011, 06:09 PM #11
ya i saw that still looking at 450ish all the way around but still worth it IMO
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08-11-2011, 10:39 AM #12
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How are you people thinking that we got struts on the front? You've got upper and lower A arms and a coil over shock? The rest of you might have somekinda weird setup but the way I see it is Coilover shocks in the front and regular shocks with seperate coils in the back. I run AFCO DA Terminators Shocks front and rear with 300# springs coilover in the front.
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08-11-2011, 11:48 AM #13
im pretty sure its a strut in tell a coil is placed over it then it is called a "coilover" the coilover without a spring is called a strut! correct me if im wrong...
a quick search of a definition came up with this: (A coilover is an automobile suspension device. "Coilover" is short for "coil spring over strut".)Last edited by My00Z28; 08-11-2011 at 11:50 AM.
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08-11-2011, 11:52 AM #14
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08-11-2011, 12:25 PM #16
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08-11-2011, 12:38 PM #17
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An automotive suspension strut combines the primary function of a shock absorber (as a damper), with the ability to support sideways loads not along its axis of compression, somewhat similar to a sliding pillar suspension, thus eliminating the need for an upper suspension arm. This means that a strut must have a more rugged design, with mounting points near its middle for attachment of such loads.
Like I said we have upper and lower A-Arms.
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08-11-2011, 12:41 PM #18
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Because they are correct technically
Shocks and struts serve the same purpose, to dampen the vibrations of a mechanical system. The difference is that a strut is an integral part of the suspension whereas a shock is just an add on damper. A strut supports the weight of the vehicle, and typically (but not always) replaces the upper control arm and serves as pivots for the steering rack. A shock supports no significant weight and is installed solely to dampen the resonant vibrations of the spring.
When you got to order replacements for the front you get a strut cartridge and for the rear you get a shock. I just did this in Jan when I install my Hotchkins springs. When I took the fronts off I found my drivers front was starting to go (leaking).
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08-12-2011, 03:38 PM #19
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whats it matter op's question was answered either way
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08-12-2011, 03:51 PM #20
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