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| billh1963 |
 Jan 3 2022, 12:02 PM
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I've read a couple articles (pelican) and I don't see anything that helps identify at a glance what approximate year and type of strut you have...especially if the strut isn't original color.
I've got two sets of struts...neither are green or red. Assuming these are pre-SC, any idea on whether 911T, S, or E and strut insert type required? I'm keeping one of the sets will sell the other. Just don't know what I have to help decide which one to keep! Strut 1   Strut 2   |
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| billh1963 |
Jan 4 2022, 09:29 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,405 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
So… is it better to use 914-6 struts for authenticity or just use a newer 911 suspension? Based on input so far it appears I would be better off to sell the 914-6 and 911T struts and buy a late model setup.
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| roblav1 |
Jan 4 2022, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
In an earlier post, I see you already have the much better 911 hubs, stubs, flanges, and CVs. So why not go the better strut route? Get the 3.5" bigger brakes. I prefer wedge bolt Konis... but I admit to bias! All Koni struts have 3.5 brake caliper spacing since those came on 911S and 911E... or special ordered.
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Jan 4 2022, 10:29 AM)  So… is it better to use 914-6 struts for authenticity or just use a newer 911 suspension? Based on input so far it appears I would be better off to sell the 914-6 and 911T struts and buy a late model setup. |
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billh1963 How to identify 911 front strut type? Jan 3 2022, 12:02 PM
Literati914 Hi Bill, I'm no expert on the 911 running gear... Jan 3 2022, 12:49 PM
billh1963
Hi Bill, I'm no expert on the 911 running gea... Jan 3 2022, 02:31 PM 914Sixer Pull the tops off each strut, there will be a part... Jan 3 2022, 01:35 PM billh1963
Pull the tops off each strut, there will be a par... Jan 3 2022, 02:31 PM roblav1 First, anything pre 1969 911 should not be used on... Jan 3 2022, 04:23 PM gms Find the part number on the side of the strut towe... Jan 3 2022, 04:52 PM billh1963
Find the part number on the side of the strut tow... Jan 3 2022, 05:29 PM gms
Find the part number on the side of the strut to... Jan 3 2022, 05:55 PM 914Sixer And 911T strut. Jan 4 2022, 09:07 AM gms
So… is it better to use 914-6 struts for authen... Jan 4 2022, 09:53 AM mepstein Wedge bolt is superior to pinch bolt. Jan 4 2022, 11:43 AM |
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