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Help!, Need Front Strut Upgrade/replacement For My R30.

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So I managed to break a drivers side strut on my dr30 and I've having a hell of a time finding something to replace it. If anyone knows of front struts that either bolt up or can be fitted without tearing apart my entire car you would be my best friend. The suspension to swap in doesn't have to be fancy just something that will get my car back on the road. Also I'm Canada so buying parts is limited to north american models mostly. Oh and it's specifically the lower strut tube that broke, right above where it bolts to the steering arm.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. (BTW car is a japanese spec 1983 DR30 RSX)

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For Nth American vehicles, possibly look at doing a conversion to the 240sx, or Z31 300zx turbo.

there are also coilover kits available from Japan, not cheap though.

I could arrange to have a pair of DR30 struts sent over, might be pricey but can look into it if youre keen. (i can weight them and get dimensions etc)

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