Difference between 93 and 94 rear struts

[esahlin]

I am wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between the 1993 and 1994 (94s built after Feb 1994) rear struts are? The parts companies list different part numbers for these two struts.

I have an extra pair of new Gabriel struts (and mounts) for my 94 (my 94 is built after 3/94) that I would like to use on my 1993 but noticed that the 93 calls for a different rear strut part number than the 94.

Anyone know the physical difference between these? Or am I out of luck......I know the rear strut mount part numbers are the same and the coil spring part numbers are the same......so I am guessing the the diameters of the struts are different or something and the 94 (built after 3/94) wont fit into the rear wheel knuckle on the 93?

 

[LOUDSHO92]

There is no difference. The difference doesn't start till 96.

You might of received 96 struts as someplaces list them incorrectly.

 

[Eric VerValin]

92's had long bodys... I remember seeing a date of 5/92 before as a before / after date on something too... Maybe that was the last of the rear vented rotors? And not the struts?

 

[Bob Gervais]

I am wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between the 1993 and 1994 (94s built after Feb 1994) rear struts are? The parts companies list different part numbers for these two struts.

I have an extra pair of new Gabriel struts (and mounts) for my 94 (my 94 is built after 3/94) that I would like to use on my 1993 but noticed that the 93 calls for a different rear strut part number than the 94.

Anyone know the physical difference between these? Or am I out of luck......I know the rear strut mount part numbers are the same and the coil spring part numbers are the same......so I am guessing the the diameters of the struts are different or something and the 94 (built after 3/94) wont fit into the rear wheel knuckle on the 93?

Rear struts from 86-07 will all physically fit your car. As Eric mentioned, there were long and short body versions, however even those interchange.

So, yes, your 94 struts will fit your 93 with no issues.

 

[esahlin]

Thats good news! Thanks for the info everyone.

 

[AREA 91]

Early style is short.
Later style is long.