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*Zilverado* · 05-27-2003, 02:12 PM

Just trying to increase my knowledge here...

So, who can explain to me the difference between MacPherson Strut suspension and "coil over shock" suspension. I understand that a "strut" is typically a load bearing (rigid) member. Is the lower portion of a MacPherson (the part below the coil spring) considered to be the strut???

Just curious, thanks.

SS79chevy · 05-27-2003, 06:03 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/tec...5/article.html
not sure if this will help eny but i tryed

SS79chevy · 05-27-2003, 06:04 PM

sorry but it was the best I could find on the subject

05-27-2003, 02:12 PM	#1
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	What's the Difference??? Just trying to increase my knowledge here... So, who can explain to me the difference between MacPherson Strut suspension and "coil over shock" suspension. I understand that a "strut" is typically a load bearing (rigid) member. Is the lower portion of a MacPherson (the part below the coil spring) considered to be the strut??? Just curious, thanks.

05-27-2003, 06:03 PM	#2
SS79chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: hurst,TX Posts: 73	http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/tec...5/article.html not sure if this will help eny but i tryed __________________ 1979 chevy c10 short bed step side BBC in the works

05-27-2003, 06:04 PM	#3
SS79chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: hurst,TX Posts: 73	sorry but it was the best I could find on the subject __________________ 1979 chevy c10 short bed step side BBC in the works

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