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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 02:30 AM
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JDM vs USDM coilovers

What's the difference in the Coilovers? I've read from a few posts that the USDM coilover front bolts are slightly bigger than the JDM ones? Anyone confirm this? Or they all same same and all compatible?
 
Old Mar 12, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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They will fit, but the usdm is a bit heavier than JDM, especially up front with the longer nose. This will affect ride height and handling slightly. With the GD, I remember reading early swift adopters were buying the JDM springs for their usdm fits, and found the drop to be a lot more than advertised. Plus the ride was shitter, as they were no longer within the usable stroke of the stock struts.

That said, it probably wouldn't be as bad with coilovers.
 
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Originally Posted by connor55
They will fit, but the usdm is a bit heavier than JDM, especially up front with the longer nose. This will affect ride height and handling slightly. With the GD, I remember reading early swift adopters were buying the JDM springs for their usdm fits, and found the drop to be a lot more than advertised. Plus the ride was shitter, as they were no longer within the usable stroke of the stock struts.

That said, it probably wouldn't be as bad with coilovers.
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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