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mx-3 1.6 and 1.8v6 front shock absorbers

Posted: October 17th, 2010, 8:16 pm
by MrSomebody
I really don't know how they'r called properly,but I think you got the idea.
The thing is- today found out that both front absorbers are toast(I was trying to figure out,does the ultra-low front of my mx-3 is because of lowered springs(I was hoping that previous owner has cut them,so the car front would be lower).As I took all thing out and took off the spring,the absorber just slided into it's body(!!!). At the moment I can't afford to buy new absorbers so I was thinking- will the front absorbers fit from mx-3 1.6 doch(1994)? I think that engine weight difference aren't that big so it may work,but wanted to check out first. The winter is almost here and I can't put my winter tires on because they won't fit into arches(not enoug space in height). I really need to know this. Feel free to contact me on skype if you have some info and you'r willing to share it! Skype name-langobard51! Thanks in advance! :roll:

Re: mx-3 1.6 and 1.8v6 front shock absorbers

Posted: October 17th, 2010, 8:59 pm
by Savin
The struts are interchangeable. So yes, they'll work.

Re: mx-3 1.6 and 1.8v6 front shock absorbers

Posted: October 17th, 2010, 9:51 pm
by Nd4SpdSe
The springs support the weight of the car, the struts absorb the shocks and bumps. I'm not sure about the difference in the OEM setup, but I'm sure the the RS actually sits higher than the GS so it may affect the travel and damping effect of the struts.

The problem with OEM struts on lowered springs is that you'll blow them. If you put in new struts, they'll eventually blow too until you replace the springs...

Re: mx-3 1.6 and 1.8v6 front shock absorbers

Posted: October 18th, 2010, 6:58 am
by MrSomebody
The previous springs aren't cut either,the cause was those dead struts.