Re: [FWDLK] Struts

[Roger Howard <rhoward@ISOMEDIA.COM>]

Seems logical that the thicker bars were designed for heavier cars... why
they went for thinner ones on the 59 Coronet is a mystery I guess
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Waters" <Ronbo97@HOME.COM>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2001 11:57 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Struts


> Hi All -
>
> What is the purpose of the struts that connect the lower control arms to
the
> frame ?  Also, I noticed that my 59 Dodge Coronet uses struts that are
> thinner in diameter than my 58 Ply.  But the ones used on the 58 Ply were
> also used on the 59 Dodge suburban and Custom Royal Lancer conv., as well
as
> the senior models.  What would be the result if I would go to the thicker
> struts for my Coronet ?
>
> Ron
>