Posted By: Anonymous
Can I move struts from non air-con to air-con 20vt - 12/11/2010 22:03
Basically as per the title, I've got a 97 20vt non-aircon with almost new suspension all round and a 2000 20vt6 which could do with a freshen up. I have some memory of a mention that the suspension struts aren't compatible. I would appreciate your wisdom.
Ta.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Can I move struts from non air-con to air-con 20vt - 12/11/2010 23:15
I know the 20vt 6 springs are different...
Lower arms, drop links are the same, shocks are the same but spring rates are different!!
Posted By: Nigel
Re: Can I move struts from non air-con to air-con 20vt - 13/11/2010 20:33
Yes, you can
They will physically fit, but as Marco says, the spring rates are very slightly different
However, you'll probably find that the newer (but slightly softer) springs off the non-aircon car will still be better on the 20VT[6], as the damping is better controlled
Its an easy enough swap - just try it