2wd vs 4wd rear struts??

subelover · Post by **subelover** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:32 pm

hi guys i have a 1986 leone sedan and its too low in the rear (the 14s sunnies scrap) im wondering just to set the record straight are the 2wd rear struts shorter then their 4wd conterparts? and is there a difference between wagon and sedan cheers BEN

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:42 pm

From Liberty's view is the FWD struts are slightly shorter and weaker than AWD ones.
Sorry cant help.
Cheers
AP

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:27 am

something has gotta make the 2WD sedan sit lower than the 4WD's. I thought it may be the springs only making the difference (which is why I have kept a pair of 2WD rear coils to try in my GLTA)

Post by **Alex** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:52 pm

2wd rear struts(kyb only) are physically longer and have a higher spring base, shove some king springs in there too and it will jack the car up. Its weird i know!

alex

subelover · Post by **subelover** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:21 pm

cheers guys i might try some new shocks 1st and roll the gaurds some more and if that doesnt help itl have to be new springs too...

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:06 pm

Apperently the story with 2wd kyb is yes they higher the reason ..have a look at a 2wd shock bottom mount on the rear arms its lower as it doesn't have to clear a driveshaft.So the raised spring plate makes up the difference.Put these into 4wd with a higher mount on the arm and up the whole rear goes.Another alternitive is put on a rear shock spacer like what you would use in a 2" lift kit.