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Christ · 12-01-2008, 10:38 PM

McPherson strut designs can be seen on 84-87 (Torsion bar) Hondas, and I believe Ford Escorts, at least pre-'92.

Basically, it means that the strut is designed to control multi-axial motion, rather than just up/down (suspension's normal working range).

IOW, it replaces the "upper control arm" in dual a-arm setups.

MacPherson strut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It can also be seen on most GM midsize cars, pre-OBD-2, at least. (Grand Prix, Grand Am, Bonneville, etc.)

The image at the top of that link is exactly what a '94 Grand Prix has.

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Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	McPherson strut designs can be seen on 84-87 (Torsion bar) Hondas, and I believe Ford Escorts, at least pre-'92. Basically, it means that the strut is designed to control multi-axial motion, rather than just up/down (suspension's normal working range). IOW, it replaces the "upper control arm" in dual a-arm setups. MacPherson strut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It can also be seen on most GM midsize cars, pre-OBD-2, at least. (Grand Prix, Grand Am, Bonneville, etc.) The image at the top of that link is exactly what a '94 Grand Prix has. __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"