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by **jpsautostyling** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:00 pm

can anyone tell me what parts ill be needing to overhaul my front suspension as im ready to do this now i dont want uprated shocks just standard ones are goin on with possibly lowering springs not sure yet but if someone can give me a breakdown of the parts ill need id be very greatfull :smt023

by CJ » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:04 pm

Search is your friend, this has been discussed on a few occasions e.g. http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/phpBB2 ... php?t=1489

CJ

by **steelroe** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:57 pm

Have a look here.

http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/phpBB2 ... ght=#48220

by **jpsautostyling** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:31 am

were can i get new standard springs and dampers from anyone know???

by CJ » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:22 pm

Camskill

by **jpsautostyling** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:52 pm

CJ wrote:Camskill

i cant find any standard ones on there only KYB and uprated ones fto suspension is made by Mcphearson or somethin dont know who makes the spring but as i might be lowering it im not that bothered about springs.

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:23 pm

jpsautostyling wrote:
CJ wrote:Camskill

i cant find any standard ones on there only KYB and uprated ones fto suspension is made by Mcphearson or somethin dont know who makes the spring but as i might be lowering it im not that bothered about springs.

KYB is a quality damper - a lot of guys on here rate them highly. For the price Camskill is selling them at - they represent excellent value. Try calling your local Mitsubishi garage and getting a price on OE dampers - they will be a lot more expensive though and barely as good.

by **steelroe** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:46 pm

The OEM one are made by KYB, but are only available through MItsi for crazy money.

The KYB ones on Camskill are actually for a Volvo S40 but are exactly the same as FTO ones.

Your standard springs are prob OK. I would check the condition of the top mounts, if worn these can cause knocking over rough road.

by **versionR** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:38 pm

steelroe wrote:The OEM one are made by KYB, but are only available through MItsi for crazy money.

The KYB ones on Camskill are actually for a Volvo S40 but are exactly the same as FTO ones.

Your standard springs are prob OK. I would check the condition of the top mounts, if worn these can cause knocking over rough road.

I got KYB'S for my last fto very same thing as OE ones if you ask me

by **steelroe** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:34 pm

The aftermarket front KYB's are not quite the same, the plate that the
coil spring sit on it at a slightly different angle to the standard FTO shock.
They are for a Volvo S40.
Cannot remember exactly but I think it kicks the wheel in slightly in the top.

Rear shock are same a colt and many other models of Mitsubishi.

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