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Offline Dynomax

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Shorter rear struts for swap
« on: October 13, 2025, 05:35:34 AM »
My VX had lowered rear suspension when I bought it and I've now swapped springs for standard ie springs (thanks Peter). However I didn't realise that when the lower springs were done they also shortened the strut damper rods. This was perfectly alright with the lower springs but not with the standard length.
So I have finally changed the struts for standard and thankfully the ride is restored to normal. I now have the short struts available for anyone interested and ideally I would like to swap them for a couple of wheel centre badges.
Thanks Max

Offline rossocorsa

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Re: Shorter rear struts for swap
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2025, 06:55:56 PM »
How much shorter are they? Any idea what make of struts they are?

Offline WestonE

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Re: Shorter rear struts for swap
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2025, 12:24:59 PM »
They should be great for a Spyder owner with lowered springs to stop motor boat front wheel spin behavior when accelerating. Someone will want these.

Offline Nigel

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Re: Shorter rear struts for swap
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2025, 10:30:32 PM »
Eric,
I don't think the HPE rear struts would work on a Coupe or Spyder,
they are too long, regardless of the length of the damper rods.

Nigel
1984 2.0 Carb HPE [ex Aus] Grigio Finanza.
2007 Mazda 6 2.3 [current daily, highly recommended]
The past:
1980 2.0 HPE White in South Africa [hope it survives!]
1976 1.6 Coupe Lancia Blu [PFG 76R] [probably deceased]
oh,and an Uno Turbo 1997 also in SA [stolen,never recovered]

Offline Dynomax

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Re: Shorter rear struts for swap
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2025, 06:08:40 AM »
It's my mistake I don't think I put which model they are off other than VX, they were actually off my Coupe.