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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: fierodough on January 27, 2012, 03:56:20 PM

Title: 4dr struts on 2dr?
Post by: fierodough on January 27, 2012, 03:56:20 PM

Hey guys!

My front struts are blown. I wanted to swap them for some used ones until I get my lift completed. I checked car-parts.com and near me, 2dr struts are hard to come by. But if I select 4dr, there are quite a few! Is there really a difference between the two?? If there is is, would they still bolt up?

Thanks!

Title: Re: 4dr struts on 2dr?
Post by: fordem on January 27, 2012, 05:47:49 PM

Theory says the valving is different and the later models have stiffer valving because of heavier engines - BUT - OME (Old Man Emu) uses one strut (the N103S) for Vitaras & Grand Vitaras from 89~05 with the exception of the XL-7, so my guess is it will bolt up and work.

Title: Re: 4dr struts on 2dr?
Post by: nprecon on January 28, 2012, 07:15:28 AM

I agree.  I always noted when going thru the man malls looking for parts that the struts on the Trackers were always labeled "1.6", "2 liter" and "2.5" and yet externally I saw no structural differences.