92-94 ES300 Struts (Sealed Vs Non-Sealed)
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92-94 ES300 Struts (Sealed Vs Non-Sealed)
Okay, so since I dont plan on spending $1k+ on "JDM" coilovers, I plan to build my own set-up since I have a good amount of knowledge when it comes to suspension & coilovers. Now... me being somewhat new to Lexus & its ins & outs I have a few questions. The Hondas & Nissans that I am used to working with are just basic struts. Google failed to answer my question in a way that I felt was valid.
~How do I know if my OEM struts are SEALED or NON-SEALED?
~Are there any major differences or benefits/downsides?
~If there is no big difference, then why does it matter?
~If I have a car with SEALED struts, would I be able to used NON-SEALED struts without causing any damage or needing any modifications (& vice-versa)?
I just dont wanna do something that may set off a sensor or end up farking up my car in the long run. Any help or insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, guys.
~How do I know if my OEM struts are SEALED or NON-SEALED?
~Are there any major differences or benefits/downsides?
~If there is no big difference, then why does it matter?
~If I have a car with SEALED struts, would I be able to used NON-SEALED struts without causing any damage or needing any modifications (& vice-versa)?
I just dont wanna do something that may set off a sensor or end up farking up my car in the long run. Any help or insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, guys.
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A sealed strut vs. a non-sealed unit only means that the strut cartridge itself can either be removed from the strut housing and replaced, or not. There is a large nut on the serviceable versions, the non-service types a crimp cap is used. That's the only difference.
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Yea that's it lol. Some people actually replace only the cartridge I have no idea why, you end up with an old, dirty, rusty housing with a new part in it. There is also oil in there for cooling, so you have to deal with that as well. Why bother?
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what are you trying to do really?
i mean, there's not much "building" involved when it comes to suspension...
now with your question answered what are you trying to do?
i mean, there's not much "building" involved when it comes to suspension...
now with your question answered what are you trying to do?
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Not "building" as in "from scratch" but piecing together my own coilover set up that will not only look legit but perform legit. I'm crunching numbers for springrates, damper, bound, and rebound so that I can have a more affordable counterpart to spending $1k+ on "JDM" crap.
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Now that I better understand what the difference is, I began to think this exact same thing. Why put a new part into an older, crustier casing/shell? Thank you for your help, dude!
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Not "building" as in "from scratch" but piecing together my own coilover set up that will not only look legit but perform legit. I'm crunching numbers for springrates, damper, bound, and rebound so that I can have a more affordable counterpart to spending $1k+ on "JDM" crap.
and what do you consider as "JDM" crap?
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There once was a time when "JDM" actually meant something. Then it became a major trend. Hell, all you have to do is type "JDM" into a search tab on google or even eBay, and look at all the OVER-PRICED crap that gets labeled as "JDM". I'm over it. I'd rather build FUNCTION OVER FORM.
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