Help !!! shocks versus struts
#1
Help !!! shocks versus struts
I am totally confused on what is on the front of my 99 z28. When I had the new tires put on it looked like it has shocks. When I called pepboys they said it was struts and want a lot more money to install them versus shocks. When I went out to KYB web sight they are showing a part number for both shocks and a diff one for struts for the front, and a totally diff number for the rear shocks, so there is no confusion there hehehe.
So guys which is it, shocks or struts? thanks.
So guys which is it, shocks or struts? thanks.
#2
They are shocks. Here's a link to Thunder Racing showing several shocks to fit your car: http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=90
Last edited by OBE1 95Z28; 12-08-2007 at 06:03 PM.
#4
I wouldn't let pep boys touch my car
A 4th gen has a double A arm front suspension with an upright between the A arms that caries the front hub. A strut front suspension has no upper A arm or an upright. The front hub is mounted on the strut body.
A 4th gen has a double A arm front suspension with an upright between the A arms that caries the front hub. A strut front suspension has no upper A arm or an upright. The front hub is mounted on the strut body.
#5
The cost of replacing your front shocks will be high, because the complete coil-over spring/shock assembly needs to be removed, and separated.
![](http://members.aol.com/InjuneerZZ/images/Photos/shk01.jpg)
![](http://members.aol.com/InjuneerZZ/images/Photos/shk02.jpg)
On the other hand, replacing the rear shocks should take about 15 minutes per side, using a lift.
![](http://members.aol.com/InjuneerZZ/images/Photos/shk01.jpg)
![](http://members.aol.com/InjuneerZZ/images/Photos/shk02.jpg)
On the other hand, replacing the rear shocks should take about 15 minutes per side, using a lift.
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