Convert struts to shocks.

[RollerJ]

Sup my jeep peeps... Does anyone know if it's possible to convert my front struts to shocks using stock lower control arm. Found a cheat part on detour.com but does not work for my liberty. Hit me up with ur ideas.

 

[John3seventeen]

They are shocks

 

[tjkj2002]

They are shocks

The correct name is coilover shocks,but yeah they are just regular shocks.


No struts on a KJ besides the 2 that hold open the hood and the 2 that hold up the back flipper glass.

 

[4x4kayak2112]

Look at JBA coilovers.

 

[M38 Bob]

Perhaps you folks should take the time to correct Monroe and KYB. They both call em STRUTS;
Monroe OE Spectrum Strut

Monroe OESpectrum Strut

Front
Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Monroe® Sensa-Trac® strut with PSD (position sensitive damping) and the Safe Tech™ system combines our exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston to improve the ride, handling, and safety characteristics of the vehicle. These features allow the Monroe® Sensa-Trac® strut

KYB Excel-G Strut

Front; Recommended OE Replacement
Limited Lifetime Warrant

And lets not forget Bilstein
Bilstein 4600 Series Strut

46mm Monotube

Front
Contact Store for Warranty Details

Bilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorbers and Struts

After yall get these dumb buggers corrected, then start on the forum posters.

Bob

 

[belvedere]

They both call em STRUTS;

Well, they are wrong. A strut replaces the upper control arm and the shock. The KJ has an upper control arm.

 

[tjkj2002]

Well, they are wrong. A strut replaces the upper control arm and the shock. The KJ has an upper control arm.

^^^^^^^^^^Correct^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[M38 Bob]

Well, after yall get them dumb **** manufacturers straightened out, then get to work on internet slackers.

Kinda like the use of "motor" instead of "engine". "Magazine" instead of "clip" in firearms, etc. Even if you know the difference,,,, what d@mn difference does it really make?

Bob

 

[John3seventeen]

Well I heard of a fella once that thought a skunk was a cat.................




Made a difference to him:happy175::happy175::happy175:

 

[tjkj2002]

Even if you know the difference,,,, what d@mn difference does it really make?

Bob

Makes a huge difference.Has taken 7 years but finally got everyone I work with calling items by the correct name,it's 1 of my biggest pet peeves.

 

[M38 Bob]

Makes a huge difference.Has taken 7 years but finally got everyone I work with calling items by the correct name,it's 1 of my biggest pet peeves.

Why am I not surprised???? :happy175:

Bob

 

[tommudd]

Seems most all people who have been on the forums like here and LOSTJEEPs know they are shocks in front and do call them that
Guess some know, some just think they know :shrug::icon_lol::icon_lol:

 

[profdlp]

Where's Bob Seger when you really need him?

 

[megatone]

I work at a pro shop as well.....a strut is infact referenced as a structural part of the suspension system......this is fact.....a shock is simply a shock absorber......everybody is correct.......lets eliminate the label of a shock/strut......they both do the same thing....a simple shock absorber is a simple shock absorber....a strut is an actual piece of the vehicle that supports and manages the movement of the vehicle. A strut incorperates not only the shock, but also the spring pad as well as the ability to dampen the up-down motion of the vehicle.

 

[M38 Bob]

As far as the O.P.'s original question, I think maybe a couple a shocks off a 1965 Mustang, and the fiberglass rear spring assy from about an 1988 Gran Prix rear could be adapted to replace the OE assemblies.:grd: WHY one would want to,is the real question?

Bob

 

[tjkj2002]

I work at a pro shop as well.....a strut is infact referenced as a structural part of the suspension system......this is fact.....a shock is simply a shock absorber......everybody is correct.......lets eliminate the label of a shock/strut......they both do the same thing....a simple shock absorber is a simple shock absorber....a strut is an actual piece of the vehicle that supports and manages the movement of the vehicle. A strut incorperates not only the shock, but also the spring pad as well as the ability to dampen the up-down motion of the vehicle.

Look at it this way.....................


Strut..............


If you remove the strut assembly the vehicle is 100% immobile.


Shock/coilover.............


If you remove a shock or coilover assembly the vehicle still can be driven.

 

[Jo6pak]

It may be interesting to ask what the OP is trying to accomplish instead of just arguing semantics...

 

[RollerJ]

06 liberty has front struts and back has shocks. Would like to convert to shocks all the way around. Is there any part that would convert the bottom of the front strut were it holds the bottom control arm?

 

[John3seventeen]

opcorn:

 

[belvedere]

06 liberty has front struts

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