hotboostgt
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Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
Whilst in progress of doing my rebuild , thought I'd replace the inserts whilst everything is apart.I know of Pedders what else is reasonably priced and aimed at the sporty drives thrashing up a hill.. 
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/06/23 19:05:39
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monroe do an insert, part number 24-0915 i shoped around and got them for $155 the pair. Owen
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/06/25 20:25:37
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Good question! I'm also looking for a decent shock insert that aint cheap and nasty or cost's the earth [:u] Also for a sporty driver!!
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/06/25 20:47:17
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so far we have pedders and monroe/ I found a place in brisvegas that regases your old inserts. BUT they want $200 per side.. I SAID TELL EM THEYRE DREAMING!
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hotboostgt
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/04/07 08:29:53
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Ive also found KYB and Tein brand these are very $$ . The guy at my brake place dabbles with after market suspension. He says seeing we only use the insert it might only be a matter of finding the dimensions of the original and scurring thru other car models ie honda accord for example.. food for thought
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/22 19:38:50
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what no one has replaced the inserts over 40 years..[:0]
I bet it handles well NOT.....
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/22 19:50:12
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Yes we have, just maybe not responded.
So here's my 5c worth (2c no longer available).
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Monroe - branfd new pair leaking in the box, full refund from store.
Pedders - Very similar price, Ok, but a bit floaty for my liking.
Once upon a time...
Koni (haven't seen any around for ages).
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/22 20:00:43
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Value for money is GAZ. Multi adjustable on the car, 2 year warranty.
Once I get stocks back these will be under $400 per set of 2 for front inserts. Just trying to get a freight cost now to see if the GFC has reduced air freight costs..
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/24 08:02:41
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Ive sourced a pair of NOS Koni that some exhaust guy had sitting around collecting dust. He wants $400 for them. Im a bit suss for something sitting around for a long period.Pedders are $300 a pair and classed at comfort?? you would be right and saying floaty..
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/24 10:38:54
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Can't you still source the 86-1835 Sport (Yellows)? They are listed on Konis website for RS2000 Escort and Mk2/3 Capri...
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/24 20:11:22
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evidently not for mark1 which seems a bit surprising.. still tbc
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/25 17:18:58
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I got the 86-1835 Sport Koni's for my Mk1. Despite Koni's fitment listing they fit in the struts fine, not that I have had them on the car yet!
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/25 20:43:53
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I paid 350 for adjustable Koni yellow RX7 inserts, rated up to 300 pounds spring. perfect for my Mk1 race car.
cheers.
JP
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/27 19:18:40
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On the Koni's , what is the diameter of the rod thru the top bush - 1/2" or 5/8" [?]
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RE: Front strut inserts what is everyone using?
2009/07/28 16:30:06
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sorry cant remember the size and its 22000km away at the moment. I used Koni top platforms with an adjustable base so didn't have to measure. here they are again!  cheers, JP
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