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'88 DL strut match '85 GL?


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Anyone hazard a guess if '88 DL 4wd front strut would fit on an '85 GL 4wd?

 

I just want to switch one strut, because the crown bearings are going bad.

 

Maybe better I rent two spring compressors and swap the crown bearings?

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Anyone hazard a guess if '88 DL 4wd front strut would fit on an '85 GL 4wd?

 

I just want to switch one strut, because the crown bearings are going bad.

 

Maybe better I rent two spring compressors and swap the crown bearings?

 

 

The strut will physically bolt in. But it is not a good idea to change just one strut. Especially changing spring just one spring with it. If you are going to swap, swap both struts.

 

Renting a spring compressor, and just changing the upper mount/bearing on you're existing strutis a good idea too.(plus then you keep the height adjustable struts) In that case it would be OK to do just one.

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The strut will physically bolt in. But it is not a good idea to change just one strut. Especially changing spring just one spring with it. If you are going to swap, swap both struts.

 

Renting a spring compressor, and just changing the upper mount/bearing on you're existing strutis a good idea too.(plus then you keep the height adjustable struts) In that case it would be OK to do just one.

 

Thanks. That's what I was afraid of.

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