Need help with what kind of struts to purchase

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Need help with what kind of struts to purchase

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What kind of struts would you guys recommend for a '86 Vert McLaren?
My right front one is leaking on the the lower control arm.

Thanks Chris
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capri50asc wrote:What kind of struts would you guys recommend for a '86 Vert McLaren?
My right front one is leaking on the the lower control arm.

Thanks Chris
I've always been fond of Koni, but the ride may be a bit stiffer than you wish. They are adjustable, but the softest is stiffer than stock.

Monroe makes a fine line and they're made in the US (maybe even the Monroe, Michigan plant), at least last I looked.
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ChuckG wrote:Monroe makes a fine line and they're made in the US (maybe even the Monroe, Michigan plant), at least last I looked.

:thumbup: :thumbup: for Monroe's.

I installed them on Scoutdrivinrebel 1986 ASC formally Hippys and Chris's 1988 ASC. And have them on my Cars. Great for normal driving. I also have been installing them at work for acouple of years and been very happy. NO combacks for ride or leakage problems.

If you need help or looking for someone to install LMK I can help.
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I put Koni's on my '86 Coupe. The quads were definitely superior to those that came factory, but the struts were more suited to the track and murder on Michigan roads.
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Thanks to all of you that provided good advise on which struts to purchase
for my '86 Vert

Thanks again Chris

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plumkrazy wrote:
ChuckG wrote:Monroe makes a fine line and they're made in the US (maybe even the Monroe, Michigan plant), at least last I looked.

:thumbup: :thumbup: for Monroe's.

I installed them on Scoutdrivinrebel 1986 ASC formally Hippys and Chris's 1988 ASC. And have them on my Cars. Great for normal driving. I also have been installing them at work for acouple of years and been very happy. NO combacks for ride or leakage problems.

If you need help or looking for someone to install LMK I can help.
I can vouch for the Monroes. I like them. They provided the same stock performance as the originals.
1988 ASC McLaren #688
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