aftermarket springs on oem

NGCnoproblem · Post by **NGCnoproblem** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:10 pm

Can new oem srt4 struts handle eibach sportline springs? And how much drop would I get from swapping these struts and springs on a stock height neon [/b]

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:52 pm

they would hold up better than your "used" ones

but eventually they would most likely blow.

*cough buy coilovers cough*

NGCnoproblem · Post by **NGCnoproblem** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:55 pm

I will eventually but a guy has oem SRT 4 struts that have less the 3000 miles on em and sportlines for 300. He bought his SRT 4 new and put mopar could on so he had his struts in storage all this time lol. It's a good deal till I can buy coils, and I'm pretty sure my struts are shot.

Do srt4 struts perform better anyway?

jrumann59 · Post by **jrumann59** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:46 am

they will work but depending on the roads around you and how you drive your struts might last 3000 miles.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:35 pm

I see the OP got his answer... Sooooo I have a question of my own without starting a new thread.
I have a set of SRT-4 ACR struts and springs. Since the ACR percehs are the same as a Neon SXT I would look at only a 1/4" drop all around with the SRT-4 springs on my R/T? I am thinking about getting some lowering springs for them, but not sure which ones would be best without the ACR struts blowing. I am thinking about a 1'' drop all around. Nothing too crazy

Post by **Canada** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:57 am

For the record, SRT springs on stock SXT struts will net you 1/8" or less drop, but a MUCH higher spring rate and firmer ride.

The ACR struts are Tokico Illuminas, so I would imagine they would be okay with a slightly lower spring with a higher rate as they are built for performance. You can get Mopar Stage 1 springs for SRT which nets you about 1" of drop.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:36 pm

Canada wrote:For the record, SRT springs on stock SXT struts will net you 1/8" or less drop, but a MUCH higher spring rate and firmer ride.

The ACR struts are Tokico Illuminas, so I would imagine they would be okay with a slightly lower spring with a higher rate as they are built for performance. You can get Mopar Stage 1 springs for SRT which nets you about 1" of drop.

Nice... Yeah I heard good things about the Mopar S1 Springs..But since they are setup for a regular SRT strut with the 1'' higher spring perch would I still net the same drop?
As for the SRT-4 ACR struts being the same as the Tokico Illuminas that you can order from MPX and elsewhere is a misconception.

Not only is the spring perch height different, but the internal valving AND the construction is different between the OTS SRT-4 Tokico Illumina and the factory SRT-4 ACR spec strut. The price difference is also huge. A set of OTS ones runs about 650-700 a set whereas the factory ones run about 2200 a set, depending on current MSRP and how kind your dealer is. .

Post by **Canada** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:14 pm

I never stated that they were the same as the ones that you purchase from MPx or elsewhere. I just stated that they are Tokico Illuminas. Which they are.

Adam K. · Post by **Adam K.** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:38 am

Sportlines will kill any strut in no time.

As far as using SRT4 springs with standard height perch struts it's a perfect drop if you ask me.

I have been running it for close to seven years. 2001 ACR Struts and 2004 SRT4 springs.