Diablo0 wrote:Well, here's a little comparison in hopes that it'll answer and show a lot of why it's hard and almost not possible to run SRT wheels w/ SRT sized tires with regular Neon struts. I have an SRT wheel with the original 205/50/17 g-Force T/A tire which is also nearly bald down to the wear indicators. Keep that in mind since with a new tire the tread will be thicker which makes the tire just a little bit taller.
SRT Wheel / Bald SRT sized tire on Neon suspension setup - Notice the very small gap between the tire and lower spring perch. Now, get a new tire which has thicker tread and you're coming very close to, if not rubbing the spring perch.
Neon sized tire on Neon suspension - I'm using my snow tires since they were sitting right next to me, but either way it's sized correctly for the Neon so the speedo is correct. Notice the huge gap compared to the SRT sized tire:
I'm pretty sure that strut/knuckle setup that I'm using I took off the car as once piece and they were setup at 0deg camber. If you tried to run any negative camber that would put you even closer to the lower spring perch.
So you see, with SRT sized tires, you're coming damn near close to rubbing or you are rubbing if the tires have more tread.
Now, here is a comparison of front struts...
Left = Neon Front Strut
Right = SRT Front Strut
Neon Measured from lower spring perch to welded bracket where it attaches to knuckle - 4-13/16"
SRT Strut from lower spring perch to welded bracket where it attaches to knuckle - 5-1/4"
A difference of of almost 1/2" where the lower spring perch on the SRT strut is about 1/2" higher on the strut compared to the regular Neon strut.
Regular Neon and SRT struts. Ask me again, I dare you.
Regular Neon and SRT struts. Ask me again, I dare you.
Jason posted this info back in 2008 and yet we still get hit with this question all the time. The post will show what is different, but I will tell you now that, yes, the assemblies are COMPLETELY INTERCHANGEABLE! No if's, and's, or but's about it.
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We need a program that all noobies, must read all stickies, etc and pass a quiz before they can post. Also if you haven't logged on in 6 months.
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yes, I agree...occasional demons wrote:We need a program that all noobies, must read all stickies, etc and pass a quiz before they can post. Also if you haven't logged on in 6 months.
Even though I have been here like two and a half years, the rear sturs were just SO tight that I found myself second-guessing myself - and you guys
so glad there wasn't a quiz when I joined
It would be very useful but a lot of people would probably not join because of it..
What they should have to do is read a thread about searching and reading stickies before posting general questions
It would be very useful but a lot of people would probably not join because of it..
What they should have to do is read a thread about searching and reading stickies before posting general questions
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Danteneon wrote:Yes, they are completely interchangeable. Ask me again. I dare you...I double dare you motherfucker! Ask me one more god-damn time!
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Yeah, I thought of that too. The crickets would be chirping around here.ThatKevin wrote:It would be very useful but a lot of people would probably not join because of it..
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well i have SRT wheels on my neon SXT model.. i used my grinder to take away some space off the thing that looks like a plate were my tires used to hit there.
im using 205/50-R17 on my SRT rims. I also used spacers.
now the only problem i have is that when i do a full turn, my driver side wheel hits the cold air intake filter. the right side of the filter is all smooth now hehehe. still works though and i think it wont fall either because i tightened up that clamp good
im using 205/50-R17 on my SRT rims. I also used spacers.
now the only problem i have is that when i do a full turn, my driver side wheel hits the cold air intake filter. the right side of the filter is all smooth now hehehe. still works though and i think it wont fall either because i tightened up that clamp good
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Non-SRT lowering springs would probably just make you stock SRT ride height. What you lost in height from the shorter non-SRT lowering spring you will lose (some/all) when you go with the SRT's higher spring perch. SRT4 struts were designed with shorter springs and higher perches.
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CAN I USE MY NEW SRT RIMS WITH GOOD TIRES ON MY 2003 SXT? ITS LOWERED WILL THAT CAUSE ANY ISSUES?
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the wheels/tires on my sig pic were 225/45/18's with stock neon struts and eibach sportline springs
the wheels/tires on my sig pic were 225/45/18's with stock neon struts and eibach sportline springs
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