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Enthu 06-26-20 12:17 PM

Are these SA or FB struts?
 
I've got a 79 SA that had a coil spring break. I'm going to refresh springs and struts.. this SA had many parts swapped and I'm not sure what it has for struts.what do these look like?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fb14c5d1c1.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...96519e4d60.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2626041189.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e7b220699a.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d4ba83e516.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...13618a75e9.jpg

j9fd3s 06-26-20 06:02 PM

if you measure from the base of the strut to the top of the strut tube the SA is like 14" and the FB is like 13"

Enthu 06-27-20 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by j9fd3s (Post 12420645)
if you measure from the base of the strut to the top of the strut tube the SA is like 14" and the FB is like 13"

Ok. I'll get the tape out. No other distinct identifiers? This SA had been sitting too long. Time to get it running again.

j9fd3s 06-28-20 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by Enthu (Post 12420740)
Ok. I'll get the tape out. No other distinct identifiers? This SA had been sitting too long. Time to get it running again.

they are the same except that the SA is longer

Enthu 07-07-20 12:35 PM

So these look like FB struts then? Thanks.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bd428338d1.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...08302ec167.jpg

j9fd3s 07-07-20 03:27 PM

bottom pic, SA strut

Enthu 07-07-20 11:45 PM


Originally Posted by j9fd3s (Post 12422411)
bottom pic, SA strut

Thanks. Since I'll be getting replacement cartridges and replacing the top mounts, I suppose what matters is that I match the top mounts to the inserts. I see Cusco pillow Ball mounts for around $300. I've already got the RB springs. If I plan to do the Cusco pillow balls for an 81-85, can I just buy 81 inserts to put into these Bodies? The end game is to replace the struts and existing camber plates with some new pillow balls. Thanks.



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