nddoublea77

I found out the hard way that 944 na struts dont fit on my turbo. The previous owner had two different types on the front so the right side sat about 2 inches lower than the left. I think the strut on the left is from a newer car and has that expensive bearing plate on it. Anyways Im looking for something to get my turbo back on the road. I dont care if they are adjustable I just need them to fit. So if you guys have any takeoffs that you want to sell let me know. Thanks.

Travis - sflraver

I have a used set off an 86 Turbo here in good condition with springs / hats and everything I can let go for $175 if you need them.

nddoublea77

Anyone else?

iJeremy

$175 is a great price for a pair... And sweet jesus, who thought it was OK to run two different strut assemblies?!

You might PM PorscheDoc (Karl) - He's often got spares around that he'd sell, not sure if he has anything at the moment though. Good luck.

nddoublea77

Tell me about it. Makes me wonder about the rest of the car. The control arms were from something else too but I switched them.

xschop

Aren't 86T spindles strut mount hole spreadwidth's the same as the Early NA's?
58mm Center to Center?
If so then the Early struts will fit the 86T spindles.

Travis - sflraver

Nope, the 86 Turbo jumped to the strut spindle mount spacing of the 87 + NA cars.
I have a set of 86 Turbo konis on my 86 NA that I had to slot the lower mount hole and open up the gap in order to make them to fit.

nddoublea77

Mine appear to be just over 63mm center to center. I bought some that dont fit that are about 58. Spindle thickness appears to be different as well. Keep in mind that my car didnt have the aluminum control arms and appeared to have a s2 strut on the left side so who knows what got thrown in there. I measured mine though and they are definitely bigger than 58.

nddoublea77

So 87+ na spacing works as well?

Travis - sflraver

It "works" if all you need are the struts themselves but from what you are saying above it sounds like you have mismatched springs as well.
Just trying to save you another "I found out the hard way" post about how the struts do not dictate the ride height. The springs do.
I had another PM on the struts and springs that I offered you for $175. Let me know by tomorrow if you want them or they are fair game.

nddoublea77

Thanks. Yeah my springs are completely different as well. I would rather not have to take them apart if possible. I am currently dealing on some koni's but will pm you tomorrow morning either way about yours.

tod84944

If 2 sets are needed, I have a set also. If Travis sells his set and someone else needs another, let me know.

nddoublea77

Found some konis for 200 shipped. THanks guys

xschop

Ok. Now I know something else about the strangeness of 86T cars (63mm spread on spindles at strut).
One question I just have to know...Are the 86T struts the same as the EARLY screw cap style for the strut insert?

tifosiman

86 and later turbo cars had this spacing, as did 87 and later N/A cars. So it's not just the 86T cars.

No, the early insert style struts were only on the 86 and older non-turbo cars. 86 and up turbos and 87 and up N/A cars had the sealed units.