Shocks and Struts, the difference?
#4
4th gen are not struts..
See Injuneer Fred's [the last post in this thread] post here:
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...ghlight=struts
See Injuneer Fred's [the last post in this thread] post here:
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...ghlight=struts
#5
4th gens aren't struts upfront, and STB = shock tower brace, check BMR website
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodyChassis.htm
almost all the way down.
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodyChassis.htm
almost all the way down.
#6
Shocks merely dampen the spring rate. Struts do the same but are also a structural part of the suspension. The upper A arm is usually stationary in a strut setup. Strut type suspension is cheaper to make and doesn't give as good of a ride. Which is why mustangs use them. (or at least use to)
#7
Originally posted by Terran2k
4th gens aren't struts upfront, and STB = shock tower brace, check BMR website
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodyChassis.htm
4th gens aren't struts upfront, and STB = shock tower brace, check BMR website
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodyChassis.htm
The BMR website would have to be the right one though.
#11
Originally posted by shoebox
Apparently not too obvious by your first post.
Apparently not too obvious by your first post.
I am glad everyone feels the need to continue to point out that I was wrong, sorry for trying to help.
#12
Rob:
Just curious..... what does GM call the suspension components in the 4th Gen, the shocks in particular?
I had this similar discussion on the "Suspension...." forum, and the conclusions by one individual was that "...I will keep calling them struts because that's what GM calls them."
Just curious..... what does GM call the suspension components in the 4th Gen, the shocks in particular?
I had this similar discussion on the "Suspension...." forum, and the conclusions by one individual was that "...I will keep calling them struts because that's what GM calls them."
#13
Originally posted by 99blackSS
By the time he responded it had been pointed out three times already.
I am glad everyone feels the need to continue to point out that I was wrong, sorry for trying to help.
By the time he responded it had been pointed out three times already.
I am glad everyone feels the need to continue to point out that I was wrong, sorry for trying to help.
Then you continue with your 2nd post [Thunder link] with what appeared to be an attempt to dispute it..
So I responded reaffirming that they are shocks..
Now I am responding THIS time to your 'cutting remark' [Mr. Obvious..] Which was very unneccessary.. [talk about useless unneeded posts!..]
I am not in the habit of making 'frivolous' posts..
It's just that this seems to get debated here on a weekly basis..
Fred and Rob, all references to shocks for 4th gen in both the parts CD and the 94 factory service manual for both F87 and F67 options are:
Absorber, Frt Shk
I see no reference at all to 'strut'..
Charlie
Last edited by Mtrhds94Z; 05-28-2004 at 01:51 PM.
#14
Originally posted by 99blackSS
By the time he responded it had been pointed out three times already.
I am glad everyone feels the need to continue to point out that I was wrong, sorry for trying to help.
By the time he responded it had been pointed out three times already.
I am glad everyone feels the need to continue to point out that I was wrong, sorry for trying to help.
Fred, Charlie is right. I have never seen any reference to strut (only shock) in the parts book and in the factory service manual. It does not help the confusion when half of the vendors call them struts, too. People like you, Charlie and I are detail oriented, so it bothers us.
Last edited by shoebox; 05-29-2004 at 12:02 AM.
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