suspension?

[yip yip]

ok so I'm new to modifying cars. I have some knowledge but not nearly as close as the rest of you.

2 questions:

First, What's the difference between a shock and a strut?

Second, What's a good set-up for a suspension? I want something more than normal but less than performance type

[kolio]

what do you mean normal and performance?

[yip yip]

normal as in everyday driving

[Proto]

ok so I'm new to modifying cars. I have some knowledge but not nearly as close as the rest of you.

2 questions:

First, What's the difference between a shock and a strut?

Second, What's a good set-up for a suspension? I want something more than normal but less than performance type

Same thing bascially, different mounting on the bottom. On the 7g/2g the shock (rear) attaches to the spindle itself and the strut (front) attaches to the strut fork.

Eibach prokit is firm but not rigid, pair these up with KYB AGX and Tokico Illuminas on the softest setting.

[showtime]

There is a lot you can do to suspension...you can get different springs to enhance the cars appearance and overall performance by lowering the center of gravity, but the only problem with that is our stock shocks/struts wont last to long with anything other than stock springs. You can get adjustable shocks/struts for more performance and then the best performance you can get full coilovers! Depends on what you want from your car...correct me if im wrong guys, im no expert.

[yip yip]

i have a '94 and i keep hearing a creaking noise from the back when i go over a bump or hit pot hole, I'm guessing it's the shocks. If I change the shocks what other parts would I need in total?

[Proto]

Thats the upper control arm bushings. They tend to dry rot and go bad. Best bet is to buy a set off eBay. Pricing all depends on how you shop.

[yip yip]

Thanks alot, it tends to rock when I hit a bump also at speeds over 30

[kolio]

Same thing bascially, different mounting on the bottom. On the 7g/2g the shock (rear) attaches to the spindle itself and the strut (front) attaches to the strut fork.

Eibach prokit is firm but not rigid, pair these up with KYB AGX and Tokico Illuminas on the softest setting.

that is a good proven setup. just make sure the shocks you pick won't be too stiff. thats why the ajustables are good.

[yip yip]

ok so the struts are used in the front and the shocks in the rear?

Sorry im a n00b when it comes to suspension:(

[Proto]

On your car, yes.

[XXL4G64]

is that the same on every 7g or no?

[Proto]

Yes

[Joey Danger]

Quick question.

Do you need strut bellows and shock bushings when changing out suspension?

[Proto]

Just replace the shocks/struts and springs but use all the stock parts.

[yip yip]

Does anyone have an on line diagram or service manual I can look at?

[showtime]

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=14538

that might help, its in the do it yourself forum section.

[Boosted]

You can also purchase other suspension items such as aftermarket camber kits, strut bars, sway bars, underbraces, and lower tie bars.

[mko]

ok so I'm new to modifying cars. I have some knowledge but not nearly as close as the rest of you.

2 questions:

First, What's the difference between a shock and a strut?

Second, What's a good set-up for a suspension? I want something more than normal but less than performance type

If you need some let me know, I have four gr-2 sitting in my closet, collecting dust, from my first setup. There was no lowering spring on them, stock springs only and were used for less than 6 months. They are lke 30% stiffer than stock.

[yip yip]

I might take you up on that offer depending where I can find them the cheapest, so far i found the kyb gr2 for $20 each