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Old 06-10-2008, 07:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Need some specs of front struts off of a early 90s GM

Looking for the dimensions of the front strut of any of these GM cars

BUICK
1983 - 1989 SKYHAWK
1985 - 1987 SOMERSET
1986 - 1991 SKYLARK

CADILLAC
1983 - 1988 CIMARRON

CHEVROLET
1987 - 1991 BERETTA
1987 - 1991 CORSICA
1983 - 1991 CAVALIER

OLDSMOBILE
1985 - 1987 CALAIS
1983 - 1988 FIRENZA
1988 - 1991 CUTLASS CALAIS

PONTIAC
1985 - 1991 GRAND AM
1985 - 1991 SUNBIRD
1983 - 1984 J2000

Mainly the diameter of the strut, the total length (compressed and uncompressed), diameter of the lower spring perch, the length of the arm that extends from the strut body to the tie rod (measured from the side of the strut) length of the spring used (uncompressed) distance between the mount bolts, both the bottom two and the top 3 studs.

Reason why I ask is that the strut off a Cavalier looks very very close to the front strut on the Insight. Since no one makes any aftermarket replacements for the Insight, I'm hoping that this could be a good "local" replacement of an otherwise dealer only part.

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