Lego_Maniac

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That's a good deal. I paid half that just for an alignment

Good point though, mechanics love cash, especially the independent shops.

saywat?

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why do people keep referring to the front shocks as struts?

Lego_Maniac

iTrader: (3)

They were only referred to as struts in one post

Most people kinda use the terms interchangeably.

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

i meant it generally. its almost always refereed to as a strut on here and g35 forums. and no its shouldnt be used interchangeably. the funny thing is i dont see almost anyone referring the rear shock as a strut lol why not huh?!

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

Because the rear shock isn't a coilover by design compared to the front I suppose.

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

so ur saying that those who installed aftermarket true coilovers in the rear could call it a strut then? see wat im saying. so a shock is a shock and a strut is a strut. we dont have a strut system so how bout we all stop calling it a strut lol

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

Well typical struts also have some alignment functions but ALWAYS have springs integrated into the unit. Shocks NEVER have integrated springs, so that's probably the main reason for calling the front sets struts, although they are more of a "loaded shock" lol.

FWIW I just call them dampers

Coltrane1

Some good news. I found a shop who bid to install coilovers, rear camber kit, and alignment for closer to $600. Okay, time for me now to spend more money - I'll post a review on these Stance's once the parts are installed...It must have been all the good vibes here - thX all for the assist!

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

Yup and shocks don't really have alignment function so they shouldn't be called struts. That's wat the control arms are for.

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

That's more like it

r2dmax

I had an 84 and 89 RX7. Loved both. Yours was REALLY nice.

...btw, $3k for wheels in 1982 was WAY beyond "spendy"