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98 coilovers on 94 ls400 work?

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Default 98 coilovers on 94 ls400 work?

ive tried searching and seen some info that say it will work while others have said no. just trying to clarify this, because ive seen a set of coils for 98 come up for sale. thanks in advance
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if they are made specifically for 95-00 (i.e. tein), then they will NOT work on a 90-94.

most aftermarket coilovers however are designed on a 90-94 chassis then branded as 95-00, such as megan. what brand are you considering?
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
if they are made specifically for 95-00 (i.e. tein), then they will NOT work on a 90-94.

most aftermarket coilovers however are designed on a 90-94 chassis then branded as 95-00, such as megan. what brand are you considering?
megan racing. he states fits 98-00. it came up for sale on the local craigslist.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/4471754892.html
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its worth it!
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its worth it!
worth it.....but will it fit!? that is question lol. i dont want to drop that money down and find out it doesnt mount up properly to my car.
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its already been stated by timmy0tool. they will fit.
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If they are made by Megan Racing they will fit 90-00
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now I have a coilover question... will the JIC Magic coilovers fit the UCF10? I found some that need a rebuild and figured I would get them if they will allow me to get super low and save a few dollars while having some O-G stuff.
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Originally Posted by kaduku
worth it.....but will it fit!? that is question lol. i dont want to drop that money down and find out it doesnt mount up properly to my car.
yes megans will fit!

Originally Posted by ocr
now I have a coilover question... will the JIC Magic coilovers fit the UCF10? I found some that need a rebuild and figured I would get them if they will allow me to get super low and save a few dollars while having some O-G stuff.
i believe JICs are made for 95-up cars. since they are so rare, no one really knows if they will fit an older chassis.

just for the sake of this thread, the reason the coilovers made for 95-up don't "fit" is not due to them not bolting on to the car. they will all (90-00) bolt on to the car but the rear struts on a 95-up are longer so you will not get the same drop as you would normally. this is where all the confusion lies, what fits what.

another breakdown angle:
90-94 coilovers fit 95-00 but not the other way around.
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Originally Posted by ocr
now I have a coilover question... will the JIC Magic coilovers fit the UCF10? I found some that need a rebuild and figured I would get them if they will allow me to get super low and save a few dollars while having some O-G stuff.
you'll be wanting to confirm parts availability with JIC, a lot of the older coils aren't supported at all any more.
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