October 13, 200916 yr I have a 86 GL, 4x4. having trouble finding struts at the local parts house, my question is , are the strut inserts the same on a 2 wheel drive vrs 4 wheel drive , i have a 2 wheel drive parts car with almost new struts, thanks all in advance
October 13, 200916 yr The Strut it self should be the same as a 4WD car, I think the spring might be diffent (Unless thats only the rear) but the shock part of the strut will bolt right into the other hub/top hat. -Tom
October 14, 200916 yr they will interchange on the front. the dampening effect may be different 2 to 4wd because of the difference in weight of the vehicle, and the spring rate is prolly lighter for a 2wd since the transmission weighs 70 pounds lighter. But I know for a fact they will bolt up. you can get the struts from Napa let me find you a part # Strut - Sensa-Trac - Left Front Left NS 71877SS $74.09 Strut - Sensa-Trac - Right Front Right NS 71876SS $74.09 Strut - Gas - Front KYB Brand - GR-2 Right ATM K233022 $102.59 Strut - Gas - Front KYB Brand - GR-2 Left ATM K233023 $102.59 The prices are off the online site, so for your area not sure what the prices will be. The ones up here in Alaska stock the Sensatrac struts but had to order the KYB's for me. I've used both and I prefer the sensatracs they are lifetime warranteed no questions asked.
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