Suspension from 85 600ES fit right on a 86 GTS?

[Subliminal]

Hey guys,

I decided to trash my project car and move all my goodies to my 86 GTS. Just want to get a TD on the road before it snows, and I think that one has a much better chance.

Anyway, I recently redid the entire front suspension on my 600. New ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, etc. Everything except the struts.

Now, when ordering the struts, most companies mention a difference between 85 and 86 struts, and they have a different part number.

Today, I ordered new struts for the 86, and I'm wondering if anyone has any insight into the possible differences in suspension.

I guess I'll find out when I drop both K frames, but wanted to ask anyway, since someone might know something I don't.

Thanks! :)

[JDAWG]

..same

[Subliminal]

That's what I thought, and I plan to find out when both loaded k frames are sitting on the floor in my garage...

But why the pn# difference between those 2 years in struts?

[JDAWG]

what brand are they?

[Subliminal]

Well, KYB does it, Monroe does it, Gabriel does it, and autozone and advance autoparts part finders do it.

[JDAWG]

huh, all those are different numbers? Let me dig a lil.

[JDAWG]

NS
Part Number 71770
Description Strut - Sensa-Trac - Front
Attribute Body Length:14.125",Compressed Length:11.625",Extended length:17.625",Parts Pack(s) #:P588,Rod Nut #:Included in parts pack,Travel Length:6.000"
Comment From 1/86 AK37 Kit May Be Required to Replace Original Lower Mounting Bolts & Nuts if Damaged or Unable to Be Reused
Per Car 2


Strut - Sensa-Trac - Front
Attribute Body Length:14.125",Compressed Length:11.625",Extended length:17.625",Parts Pack(s) #:P588,Rod Nut #:Included in parts pack,Travel Length:6.000"
Comment To 12/85 AK37 Kit May Be Required to Replace Original Lower Mounting Bolts & Nuts if Damaged or Unable to Be Reused
Per Car 2
They are the same size. A note about the mounting bolts so I would look around that area.

[Frank]

WOW! Cool information! Could you do the same for me on comparison between SRT4/2ndGen to 91+ Daytona/Shadow struts???? Thanks!!!!!


Frank

[Frank]

Thanks dude!



1997 Neon
Body Length:12.500",Compressed Length:10.125",Extended length:15.500",Travel Length:5.375"

2001 Neon
Body Length:13.750",Compressed Length:12.000",Extended length:18.000",Travel Length:6.000"

1992 Daytona IROC
Body Length:13.500",Compressed Length:10.875",Extended length:17.250",Travel Length:6.375"

1992 Shadow
Body Length:13.625",Compressed Length:10.875",Extended length:17.250",Travel Length:6.375"

[JDAWG]

sweet
so a old body neon is an inch shorter, wonder if the bottom bolts the same, that would open up alot of possibilties

[JDAWG]

speaking of, billy gave me a set i think, hmm, 1" drop just swapping struts, airbag struts would be cool too

sorry to hijack damon

[Subliminal]

Naw, it's cool.

You fellas have all the fun you need. ;)

Thanks for my info, too, Dawg!

[Frank]

sweet
so a old body neon is an inch shorter, wonder if the bottom bolts the same, that would open up alot of possibilties


Actually my curiousity is for the road race setup on a shadow. I need 1.75-2" lowered. Well a 1st gen neon coil over setup with stock ride height would be perfect! Combine that with 1" taller ball joints!!! WOOT!