Replacing turbo suspension, quick answer for noob
06-16-2009 | 07:15 AM
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Replacing turbo suspension, quick answer for noob
Hey guys, I've tried a search but didn't quite get the answer I was looking for.
To replace the Adj. suspension on an 85 turbo, ( as it seems there is no way to make it work again anymore ) , can you just buy the struts/shocks that say ( Excludes adj suspension ) and replace them in there ? Or is there something else I'm missing. some conversion kit, or process, or anything like that ?
Thanks
Ron
To replace the Adj. suspension on an 85 turbo, ( as it seems there is no way to make it work again anymore ) , can you just buy the struts/shocks that say ( Excludes adj suspension ) and replace them in there ? Or is there something else I'm missing. some conversion kit, or process, or anything like that ?
Thanks
Ron
06-16-2009 | 07:20 AM
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Welcome to ZDriver!
We kinda discussed that issue here: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...pension&page=3
We kinda discussed that issue here: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...pension&page=3
All 84 to 89 turbo cars had the adjustable suspension. The rear shock are a direct fit and KYB has a kit to fit the front strut housing for OEM adj. Some think they are to soft for them but I think they are way better that the cheap monroe's. The stock adj. suspension in one of my cars was blown out when I got it so I don't know know it felt. The other car already had KYB's on it when I bought it.
The only other way is to bite the bullet and buy 5 way adjustable Illumina's, Koni's, or Bilstien's.
The only other way is to bite the bullet and buy 5 way adjustable Illumina's, Koni's, or Bilstien's.
06-16-2009 | 07:39 AM
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Welcome to ZDriver!
We kinda discussed that issue here: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...pension&page=3
We kinda discussed that issue here: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...pension&page=3
much appreciated.
I'll see if I can find that kit.
Now can I buy that kit and then put whatever strut cartridges I want in it ? or is it only for KYB's ? they show a bunch of parts / mounts / etc.
Regular Class
Strut mount SM5097 FRONT
Shock/Strut boot SB107
Strut mount SM5064 for SM5097
Shock/Strut boot SB104 FRONT
Strut mount SM5325 REAR
Super Class
GR2 series 365056 FRONT (Exc. Adjustable Suspension ) Sale: $40.20 $47.29
Premium Class
Gas-a-Just shock KG5787A REAR (Exc. Adjustable Suspension ) Sale: $50.91 $59.89
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