The spring rate on the strut assembly is no joke. The videos of them just flying apart like a bullet are terrifying. 200 lb/in is one of the numbers I've heard. 200 lb of force per inch of compression. If you have to use a spring compressor USE BOTH OF THEM and use hand tools tightening it slowly like the death trap it is. I am curious of your opinion on quick struts for the home gamer. Just the shock is cheaper but I like my face and fingers.
In your case because you're in California I would say that just the strut would be okay however it is considerably much more dangerous as you know. And can be a pain to get back together properly depending on the type of strut set up. However if the quick strut is not far off in terms of cost I usually go with that just because you get all new parts like a strut mount bearing and the dust boot. All that stuff can add up to be quite a bit of money.
Detailed information as always - great explanations.
Thank you brother.
Do the accents 😂
Great video!
LOL I'll keep doing them. It's in my blood I can't help it LOL
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The spring rate on the strut assembly is no joke. The videos of them just flying apart like a bullet are terrifying. 200 lb/in is one of the numbers I've heard. 200 lb of force per inch of compression. If you have to use a spring compressor USE BOTH OF THEM and use hand tools tightening it slowly like the death trap it is. I am curious of your opinion on quick struts for the home gamer. Just the shock is cheaper but I like my face and fingers.
In your case because you're in California I would say that just the strut would be okay however it is considerably much more dangerous as you know. And can be a pain to get back together properly depending on the type of strut set up. However if the quick strut is not far off in terms of cost I usually go with that just because you get all new parts like a strut mount bearing and the dust boot. All that stuff can add up to be quite a bit of money.