Front/Rear Strut & Shock Compatibility

[cheeks]

Looking to replace the front and rear struts & shocks and struts on my 1997 Legnum ST-R (EC5W).

I would prefer to stick with an OEM suspension setup, however, I am aware that BC Racing has coilovers that will fit.

Does anyone know what US-imported cars shared the same setup?

 

[jdmftwyo]

Looking to replace the front and rear struts & shocks and struts on my 1997 Legnum ST-R (EC5W).

I would prefer to stick with an OEM suspension setup, however, I am aware that BC Racing has coilovers that will fit.

Does anyone know what US-imported cars shared the same setup?

This chassis uses the exact same setup as the 2G DSM awd suspension. Im running Coilovers from a Eclipse.

I suggest the KYB's get new top hats also and re use your springs>

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[cheeks]

This chassis uses the exact same setup as the 2G DSM awd suspension. Im running Coilovers from a Eclipse.

I suggest the KYB's get new top hats also and re use your springs>

1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2.0L L4 Turbocharged Shock / Strut | Shop Now at RockAuto

Suspension Parts and More for Your 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

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You're the bomb.

Thank you

 

[Wakaba]

This chassis uses the exact same setup as the 2G DSM awd suspension.

Volk Motorcraft is going to take my money if I don’t watch it.

 

[cheeks]

This chassis uses the exact same setup as the 2G DSM awd suspension. Im running Coilovers from a Eclipse.

I suggest the KYB's get new top hats also and re use your springs>

1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2.0L L4 Turbocharged Shock / Strut | Shop Now at RockAuto

Suspension Parts and More for Your 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

www.rockauto.com

Turns out the front KYBs for the 2G Eclipse are an inch shorter than the OEM Legnum shocks, otherwise, they're a perfect fit. In my attempt to install these with the OEM spring, my spring compressor got stuck in the spring when I decompressed it. I'm assuming it got stuck because the spring is a bit too long for the shock. I ordered the Monroe shocks which are slightly longer (but slightly worse in quality rip). I'll provide updates.

 

[Legnum in America]

Turns out the front KYBs for the 2G Eclipse are an inch shorter than the OEM Legnum shocks, otherwise, they're a perfect fit. In my attempt to install these with the OEM spring, my spring compressor got stuck in the spring when I decompressed it. I'm assuming it got stuck because the spring is a bit too long for the shock. I ordered the Monroe shocks which are slightly longer (but slightly worse in quality rip). I'll provide updates.

I ended up going with these. https://www.rhdjapan.com/largus-coilover-suspension-kit-spec-s-ea-w-ec-w-ea1a-ec5a.html

 

[cheeks]

Alright yall. I decided to get the coil springs for a 2G Eclipse (MOOG coil springs) because the OEM Legnum springs were too long. The Monroe shocks were a no-go, still too short, but I still used the KYBs since they're higher quality. I had to do a bit of fabrication to the lower coil perch to make the coil fit (probably a Moog design flaw). Other than that, pretty simple shock/strut assembly.

One important thing to keep in mind is that that pinch bolt indent on the shock needs to be in-line with one of top strut tower bolt mounts, otherwise you won't be able to mount the strut correctly.

It'll ride a bit lower now so that's pretty neat!

Whew!

 

[cheeks]

And after all this fuss, I installed the assembly and it's absolutely slammed (lmao). I gave it a test drive anyway. I made it out of my driveway and then promptly reversed after I realized it was scrapping too much.

I'm just gonna buy coilovers instead xD