Monroe Struts For Evo?
Feb 9, 2012, 09:26 AM
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I sure hope they fit... I was just about to place an order for fronts and rears until I read this thread. The price is great, but until someone can confirm their fitment, I'll hold off on clicking the checkout button. I might stop by Advanced here in the next couple days if they have any in stock to compare...
Mar 16, 2012, 01:14 PM
#18
I have ordered them from Rock Auto and they arrived today (to Dublin).
(I have an Evo VII on which the struts are the same as and interchangeable with the VIII)
The Monroe strut IS NOT a fit. The spring seat is 1" less in diameter than the OEM KYB strut on the VII which is the same diameter as the seat on the Bilsteins.
The springs won't fit the strut in my experience. I am now gonna have to return the shocks which cost me €180/$238, as well as another €82/$108 for shipping from my side.
I am going to contact Rock Auto as well as Monroe as I feel they are responsible for incorrect information and should be responsible for the return shipping cost also
(I have an Evo VII on which the struts are the same as and interchangeable with the VIII)
The Monroe strut IS NOT a fit. The spring seat is 1" less in diameter than the OEM KYB strut on the VII which is the same diameter as the seat on the Bilsteins.
The springs won't fit the strut in my experience. I am now gonna have to return the shocks which cost me €180/$238, as well as another €82/$108 for shipping from my side.
I am going to contact Rock Auto as well as Monroe as I feel they are responsible for incorrect information and should be responsible for the return shipping cost also
Mar 17, 2012, 11:56 AM
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They have advised me that the OESpectrum 72141 do not fit the Evo and that Monroe do not have a compatible strut for the Evo
BUT
the OESpectrum 72142 does look like the correct shape. The seat on the 72141 is an incomplete seat but the 72142 is a complete enclosed seat.
Has anyone tried the 72142?
They have advised me that the OESpectrum 72141 do not fit the Evo and that Monroe do not have a compatible strut for the Evo
BUT
the OESpectrum 72142 does look like the correct shape. The seat on the 72141 is an incomplete seat but the 72142 is a complete enclosed seat.
Has anyone tried the 72142?
Mar 18, 2012, 07:31 AM
#20
No. Just because they look the same; does not mean they are.
That is the Ralliart fitment. Which I tested...and it did not fit the RA. Stroke was too long in the strut. Caused the spring to unseat on bumps.
Evo options:
OEM KYB
Used Bilstein MRs
New Bilstein HDs
That is the Ralliart fitment. Which I tested...and it did not fit the RA. Stroke was too long in the strut. Caused the spring to unseat on bumps.
Evo options:
OEM KYB
Used Bilstein MRs
New Bilstein HDs
Mar 19, 2012, 03:51 AM
#21
True.
I've now managed to source a set of OEM struts from an RS VII with very low miles so that'll have to do until I decide on either coilovers or Bilstein's
@meldoyle~evo7....I know of a pair of front shocks (full assembly) for sale in Co Meath for €150. They came from a rear-ended VII...
PM me if you want the details
I've now managed to source a set of OEM struts from an RS VII with very low miles so that'll have to do until I decide on either coilovers or Bilstein's
@meldoyle~evo7....I know of a pair of front shocks (full assembly) for sale in Co Meath for €150. They came from a rear-ended VII...
PM me if you want the details
Mar 20, 2012, 02:18 AM
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I have ordered them from Rock Auto and they arrived today (to Dublin).
(I have an Evo VII on which the struts are the same as and interchangeable with the VIII)
The Monroe strut IS NOT a fit. The spring seat is 1" less in diameter than the OEM KYB strut on the VII which is the same diameter as the seat on the Bilsteins.
The springs won't fit the strut in my experience. I am now gonna have to return the shocks which cost me €180/$238, as well as another €82/$108 for shipping from my side.
I am going to contact Rock Auto as well as Monroe as I feel they are responsible for incorrect information and should be responsible for the return shipping cost also
(I have an Evo VII on which the struts are the same as and interchangeable with the VIII)
The Monroe strut IS NOT a fit. The spring seat is 1" less in diameter than the OEM KYB strut on the VII which is the same diameter as the seat on the Bilsteins.
The springs won't fit the strut in my experience. I am now gonna have to return the shocks which cost me €180/$238, as well as another €82/$108 for shipping from my side.
I am going to contact Rock Auto as well as Monroe as I feel they are responsible for incorrect information and should be responsible for the return shipping cost also
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