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    drag racing: strut question

    lots of detailed drawings for axles (length spline count etc) exist but i can't find anything for dodge struts

    background:
    -srt4 with 220k miles. needs 4th set of struts
    -daily driver and i often hit the 1/4 mile -- 60' suck (1.9) with slicks
    -price is very important -- Mopar srt4 replacements ~$450 (replacement strut inserts are a little more), where 2nd gen neon's ~$150
    -srt4 perch height is 1/2" higher but other dimensions are the same... i have a plan for that

    Question:
    -i don't care about the perch height, is there a strut from a van/car that would provide a better 60' track time and fit ? (not interasted in spending $1500 for bc coilovers)
    -i there a reference catalog ?
    sorry i don't know much about the topic, but found this useful http://www.kaztechnologies.com/wp-co...m-Kasprzak.pdf
    Last edited by fixit; 08-26-2017 at 10:18 AM.

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    Slugmobile & MeanMini Caretaker Turbo Mopar Contributor wheming's Avatar
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    Re: drag racing: strut question

    Interested also. 05 pt gt and suspension doesn't feel like it used to.
    Wayne H.

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    Re: drag racing: strut question

    If you have a set of OE struts, koni makes an insert for them.
    Mike Marra
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    Re: drag racing: strut question

    does anyone know if caravan struts would bolt up ?
    figured they are probably valved "heavier"

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