front strut difference?

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  1. cavi New Member

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    what is the physical difference from my 89 strut with a 2.3 to a 89 with a 5.0 engine? i keep seeing two different parts, will the 5.0 struts fit and work?
    cavi, May 8, 2006
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  2. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    The mounting "ear" for the struts is wider on a 2.3L spindle than that of a 5.0...so no, you can't use V8 struts on a 2.3/10" brake spindle. You can put 2.3 struts on a V8/11" brake spindle though.
    Red_LX, May 9, 2006
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