Struts, Shocks, Coilovers, Springs.., *NOOB Questions* Options

[95BlueGT]

Ok i am getting confused as to what struts are, i've searched but couldn't see what they were talking about cuz the links to the pics were dead...so this is what i found.

our cars have struts...are they all the way around??

Is this a Strut



So would it be correct to say that a strut is a combination of a Shock and Springs. Isn't that the same thing as a Coilover expect that its adjustable? If i got coilovers do i still need shocks?? Can i just buy Springs and Shocks and be done with it or do i need something else to hold the shock to the springs??

sorry for the dumb question, but i need to know.

Thanks

[rjbibeau]

the celica's stock struts are actually pretty stong your struts will last a long time on coilovers comapred to hondas you see bouncing all over the road cuz the slammed it so much that they have no shock absorbtion left. i've had coilvovers for 2 years my struts are still good. the only strut that would be an upgrade that i know of os the koni yellow their adjustable in stiffness. thee is also a how to on the main site on installing coilovers if your still confused.

This post has been edited by rjbibeau: Sep 15, 2004 - 10:59 AM