Strut Replacement For Dummies

2002GTvert · August 3rd, 2008, 05:10 AM

Sorry in advance for the novice questions. I have looked around here and this seems to be the best thread for the type of info I am looking for.

I have a 2002 GT Convert. Front end feels like mush. I started searching for solutions, and dont mind doing it myself, and I read this thread. Excellent job, thank you.

I have seen many types of solutions. Coil over may be too complex for me at this stage. So I am probably looking at replacement of front struts and perhaps springs. I see kits with struts, shocks, and springs that say they lower 1.5 inches for a better ride. Not sure I need lowering....or shocks, as back feels ok I guess.

My main problem is with my choice of strut in relation to spring. I do not see any lowered struts vs stock struts....the option is just sport or other titles to imply sportyness. This has confused me.

If I use a kit...and lower for 1.5 inches...and use say Bilstien Strut, that strut is for the lowered clearance. But if I keep the stock spring, I see absolutely no difference in strut. Would I use the same strut for a stock spring setup as I would for a 1.5 inch lowered spring setup?

How can I tell the difference between a "stock spring" strut and a "1.5 inch lower" strut? Or perhaps even, is there a difference?

Thanks in advance. Great forum here.

HBK_2007 · August 3rd, 2008, 03:28 PM

honestly if u gonna get new springs, i would convert to a coil over, its not that hard if u know how to read the directions and ask questions on here. im not sure about ur strut question tho

acmillr · August 4th, 2008, 11:27 AM

Coilovers are a little "floppy" at times. The struts will work for dropped or stock height cars...

97S281 · August 6th, 2008, 06:32 PM

nice long tubes, btw.

V6Power · November 30th, 2008, 02:57 AM

great write-up

acmillr · November 30th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Thanks, I wil try to get some more write-ups done pretty soon.

August 3rd, 2008, 03:28 PM	#42
HBK_2007 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,417	honestly if u gonna get new springs, i would convert to a coil over, its not that hard if u know how to read the directions and ask questions on here. im not sure about ur strut question tho __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake, Otherwise stock

August 4th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#43
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist 2003 GT Street Fast 16.9@76MPH Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,393	Coilovers are a little "floppy" at times. The struts will work for dropped or stock height cars... __________________

August 6th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#44
97S281 Enthusiast 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ZEBULON N.C. Posts: 630	nice long tubes, btw. __________________

November 30th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#46
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist 2003 GT Street Fast 16.9@76MPH Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,393	Thanks, I wil try to get some more write-ups done pretty soon. __________________

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August 3rd, 2008, 05:10 AM	#41
2002GTvert Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Sorry in advance for the novice questions. I have looked around here and this seems to be the best thread for the type of info I am looking for. I have a 2002 GT Convert. Front end feels like mush. I started searching for solutions, and dont mind doing it myself, and I read this thread. Excellent job, thank you. I have seen many types of solutions. Coil over may be too complex for me at this stage. So I am probably looking at replacement of front struts and perhaps springs. I see kits with struts, shocks, and springs that say they lower 1.5 inches for a better ride. Not sure I need lowering....or shocks, as back feels ok I guess. My main problem is with my choice of strut in relation to spring. I do not see any lowered struts vs stock struts....the option is just sport or other titles to imply sportyness. This has confused me. If I use a kit...and lower for 1.5 inches...and use say Bilstien Strut, that strut is for the lowered clearance. But if I keep the stock spring, I see absolutely no difference in strut. Would I use the same strut for a stock spring setup as I would for a 1.5 inch lowered spring setup? How can I tell the difference between a "stock spring" strut and a "1.5 inch lower" strut? Or perhaps even, is there a difference? Thanks in advance. Great forum here.

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November 30th, 2008, 02:57 AM	#45
V6Power Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 41	great write-up

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