Posted December 7, 200420 yr comment_104418 OK...another dumb question perhaps but is the rear strut housings fom a 2+2 the same as the non 2+2? I bought a set from a 2+2 to rebuild and now I'm hoping I didnt screw up! Anyone know?Thanks!Aaron Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 7, 200420 yr comment_104424 MSA lists different part numbers in the catalog for 2+2. I don't know what the difference really is, however. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 7, 200420 yr comment_104436 IIRC, the difference would be that they are set up for a heavier car. At least, that is what I was told. They'd bolt up but they would probably make a non 2+2 sit higher. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200420 yr Author comment_104531 Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know for sure? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200420 yr comment_104540 They will fit, but like I said, it would be like putting station wagon springs on a coupe. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200420 yr comment_104575 The front pair I bought had the late model larger diameter strut tube. They were converted to coilovers, so the type of the bits removed is unknown; and then went on the '77 coupe no problems. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200420 yr Author comment_104589 Thanks guys. sbliake01, I will be using the original springs so that should cure that problem..right?The wrecking yard where I bought them swears they are the same. They looked it up in their "book" Whatever that means!Thanks again! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200420 yr comment_104599 They have a different lenth to the two seaters. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200420 yr comment_104602 The rubber strut tops are about an inch higher too Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200420 yr comment_104636 The tops are longer, the bottom perch is in a different position and they have more travell. they are about and inch to 1 1/2" longer that the 2 seater. If you put them on the 2 seater you will end up with the "Rally look". If you put shorter springs on them you risk bottoming out the struts and unseating the springs. Why not rebuild the 2 seater struts? stick the 2+2's temporarily while you get the original struts fixed if you have to. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200420 yr comment_104641 Thanks guys. sbliake01, I will be using the original springs so that should cure that problem..right?The wrecking yard where I bought them swears they are the same. They looked it up in their "book" Whatever that means!Thanks again!I guess I should have been clearer. First of all, the book is wrong, they are not the same. When I said they'll fit I should have said that they'll bolt onto the car. Mr. Camouflage nicely clears up the rest of what I was trying to imply. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14247-22-struts/#findComment-104641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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