I went to the wrecking yard today and took my tap measure. I'm trying to find a shorter shock for my RX so I can lower the car while keeping suspension travel. what I found is the 93-99 Mitsubishi Galant has the same diameter strut body with a 2" shorter length and it appears they have a 1" lower spring perch (this is compared with a FWD GL-10). Unfortunately there is not a lot of aftermarket for the Galant but it is much better than the Suby. I can get KYB AGX's for the Galant and add some coilovers you might have a good set-up.

 

I will try this out and see if the numbers are correct.

Edited September 21, 200916 yr by vagen

Try it out and report back

Just picked up a full set of Miata struts. the rears are a known fit but the front necks down to 1.75 at the bottom I might just cut off the mounting eye and give these a try. Worst case scenario they don't fit and I have to get some Galant struts, best case they fit and my search is over.

Edited September 23, 200916 yr by vagen
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interesting got this off ebay...

 

This Part Fits The Following Vehicles

 

Year Make Model Fit Note1996 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1996 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1999 - 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1996 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1997 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1999 - 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1995 - 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1996 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1996 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1995 - 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1996 - 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1995 - 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI FRONT; Coupe (FJ22 Chassis)

1995 - 1998 DODGE AVENGER FRONT; (FJ22 Chassis)

1997 - 1998 DODGE AVENGER FRONT; (FJ22 Chassis)

1999 - 1999 DODGE AVENGER FRONT; (FJ22 Chassis)

1999 - 2000 DODGE AVENGER FRONT; (FJ22 Chassis)

1995 - 1998 DODGE AVENGER ES FRONT; (FJ22 Chassis)

1996 - 1998 DODGE AVENGER ES FRONT; (FJ22 Chassis)

1997 - 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT DE FRONT

1994 - 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES FRONT

1994 - 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT GS FRONT

1994 - 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS FRONT

1994 - 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT S FRONT

 

all the same strut which means lots of options.

I may go to the yard and pick up a pair of these to try.

if this works... those of us with 4 lug will have a source for good shocks and better handling.

I went to the wrecking yard today and took my tap measure. I'm trying to find a shorter shock for my RX so I can lower the car while keeping suspension travel. what I found is the 93-99 Mitsubishi Galant has the same diameter strut body with a 2" shorter length and it appears they have a 1" lower spring perch (this is compared with a FWD GL-10). Unfortunately there is not a lot of aftermarket for the Galant but it is much better than the Suby. I can get KYB AGX's for the Galant and add some coilovers you might have a good set-up.

 

I will try this out and see if the numbers are correct.

 

Hi, i noticed you said the spring perch looks lower, make sure you have clearence for the tires . interesting thread !

the perch is lower but it also is much smaller I will look into this i am fairly sure it will clear.