Front Struts

[King_berald]

ok....ive been snoopin through the site...and im a little confused....
some people are saying to change the front strut and shock...some say its a waste of money....

im just after a definative answer....

also whats a decent shortened front strut worth??

[VrWagz1]

COMMODORE VR VS LOWERED SHOCK PACKAGE .NEW - eBay Shocks, Struts, Suspension, Steering, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 26-Dec-08 10:11:15 AEDST)
I personally think its worth it, others may not. Personally i find the front to soft and rolls alot as standard. If you put in short shocks then you will need lowered springs too, which you can go a little lower without sacrificing practicality. The shocks alone wont make it handle alot better, its the springs that will make it.
When you do it you will probably need new strut top bearing plates and you might see a few bushes under there you can do while your at it

[Morton]

Getting a shorter front strut and shock will be better in the long run. You'll see longer shock life, and better handling. You can just fit a shorter spring, but it may hang loose at full extension.

[King_berald]

alright sweet...

would a package for a vr vs be suitable for a vp?
or is there some differences...

im asking because i found this
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[hakhawk]

vr/vs wont fit in a vn/p. you will need to get vn/p gear.

[Morton]

Yup. VR/VS struts are completely different from VN/VP struts.

[King_berald]

too easy....thanks fellas....

[King_berald]

by front strut....do you guys mean the front shock??
or is there another peice which is actually called the strut?
nobody actually seems to sell "struts"

[hakhawk]

vn/p have a "strut insert", other wise known as a shock, this is slid into the original strut body. vr/s have a sealed strut body, with the shock as part of it.

[skyper]

what r u trying to do to it,did i miss the start of your message