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12-19-2013, 02:50 PM
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As long as the Konis are for 11+ you should be good. If not you will need the GT500 strut mounts. Should ride and look good as well as handle much better. If your anywhere close to wylie I can help you out
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12-19-2013, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 03MachMe
As long as the Konis are for 11+ you should be good. If not you will need the GT500 strut mounts. Should ride and look good as well as handle much better. If your anywhere close to wylie I can help you out
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I thought the gt500 mounts were still needed to prevent popping noises, etc. My stock mounts pop quite a bit.
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12-19-2013, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan12GT
I thought the gt500 mounts were still needed to prevent popping noises, etc. My stock mounts pop quite a bit.
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The stock mounts are GARBAGE and a very good place to upgrade. The 05-10 cars have a different-length threaded portion of the strut shaft from the 11-14 cars. You need the GT500 mounts to accommodate the 05-10 struts.
I do know that the GT500 mounts DO NOT WORK with 11-14 struts. I don't know if the 05-10 struts work with 11-14 mounts.
Good idea on the LCA brackets- while you're at it get some adjustable LCA's too and fix that pinion angle.
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12-20-2013, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by csamsh
I do know that the GT500 mounts DO NOT WORK with 11-14 struts. I don't know if the 05-10 struts work with 11-14 mounts.
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Curious as to why you say this? I have installed dozens of gt500 mount on stock 11-14 shocks without issue.
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12-20-2013, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Toby
Curious as to why you say this? I have installed dozens of gt500 mount on stock 11-14 shocks without issue.
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My stock struts didn't fit the GT500 mounts, the threaded length of the shaft was not compatible. This is generally what the consensus is, you're actually the first person I've heard of saying this works.
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12-20-2013, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by csamsh
My stock struts didn't fit the GT500 mounts, the threaded length of the shaft was not compatible. This is generally what the consensus is, you're actually the first person I've heard of saying this works.
A picture is worth a thousand words...if there's something we're all missing, we'd love for you to share!
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Hrm... Yeah I'll take a picture next time. I wonder if there is a difference in the years. I believe we order them for a 2012 gt500.
Let me look into it.
Last edited by Toby; 12-20-2013 at 07:12 PM.
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12-19-2013, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan12GT
My stock mounts pop quite a bit.
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What causes that?
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