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A strut is a dampener similar to shock that usually attaches to the wheel knuckle and the vehicle body. It supports the weight of the body with the accompanying coil spring and is mostly but not always found on unibody vehicles. It pivots with the steering in the front by way of a bearing plate at the top of the assembly under the strut tower.
A coil over usually refers to an assembly of a coil spring mounted on a strut together.
MacPherson is a type of suspension system where the top of the damper acts as the pivot point for the steering.
Basically, one of the most widely used suspension types, especially on front wheel drive cars.
As stated, coil over refers to an assembly of a coil spring mounted on a strut.
A strut is any suspension component with the ability to support sideways loads not along its axis of compression therefore eliminating any need for an upper control arm.
A coilover is when you combine a spring with a strut, making it a type of strut.
A McPherson is a type of coilover
Its kinda like asking what is the difference between a dog and a German Sheppard.
[quote=”Raistian77″ post=75330]A strut is any suspension component with the ability to support sideways loads not along its axis of compression therefore eliminating any need for an upper control arm.
A coilover is when you combine a spring with a strut, making it a type of strut.
A McPherson is a type of coilover
Its kinda like asking what is the difference between a dog and a German Sheppard.[/quote]
I agree, it’s just semantics. Both are pretty much the same thing.
one big difference with coil overs and struts is you can adjust preload and ride height on many coil overs, on many struts you cannot, also some coilovers allow for easy changes in negative Camber for track use… i find coil overs very expensive too compared too McPherson struts
i have been thinking about getting coil overs beacuse it would be a good way too get some slightly stiffer springs without needing too drop my car 1-2 inches, don’t want too reduce right height here too much in Michigan, thats asking for trouble, i can adjust the right height too what i want.
Remember a McPherson is just one type of coilover strut. It is a very simple arrangement that allows for maximum life with minimum maintenance. Many other coilovers are more complex doing like you mentioned allowing for a spring-preload change and easier alignment.
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