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 Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
#984443
02/07/10 09:55 AM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Hi,
I have a 2001 Sportage Wagon (The 4door longer version) - does it require a different spring or shock than a "normal" 4 door sportage (the ones with the wheel on the tailgate)
Moshe
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: Moshe_Buhboot]
#984444
02/07/10 04:30 PM
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as far as the parts catalog I has it shows no difference for stock.
2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15
If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: bombardj1]
#984445
02/07/10 05:04 PM
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Mudrunner
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I would like to see a picture of this truck. I was not aware there were more than two versions, two door or four door.
2001 Sportage, 4" RSG lift, Cragers W/31 10.5 Micky Claws, Warn Manual Hubs, 16 gallon Pro Street Fuel Cell, Custom Snorkel, K&N Filter.
1989 Dodge W250.
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: jaboo5322]
#984446
02/07/10 07:09 PM
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There were 3 versions of the 1st Gen Sportage. 2 door ragtop, 4 door "shorty" with rear tire carrier, and 4 door "long". The "long" was not sold in North America. Here is an example: http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/search/...p;vehicleType=3Moshe, you would have to check with a Kia dealer to verify the shocks and springs. The Kia USA parts manual does not list that version since it was never sold here.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: Axe Man]
#984447
02/07/10 07:56 PM
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There were 3 versions of the 1st Gen Sportage. The "long" was not sold in North America. Why not??
LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: 69442]
#984448
02/07/10 08:26 PM
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There were 3 versions of the 1st Gen Sportage. The "long" was not sold in North America. Why not?? Dunno. The diesel engine was not sold in North America either.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: Axe Man]
#984449
02/07/10 08:42 PM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: Moshe_Buhboot]
#984450
02/07/10 09:28 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
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Roll Me Over
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I forgot that the long body has the spare underneath (like the Mitsu Montero)...and has a body like a Ford Explorer <minus the leaf springs...Of course>.
I would bet that they are different due to the weight variance between the two vehicles.
I also thought that the diesel was sold in Canada though???????
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: Hydra747]
#984451
02/07/10 10:36 PM
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The biggest advantage of the wagon/long is the trunk: bigger and you don't need to mess with the spare each time you want to do some shopping. Obviously it does limit your departure of rocks  Two workshops I spoke with gave me different answers on wither I need different springs. Also - some manufactures have special rear springs - some don't. I think King Spring does and Lovells don't. Moshe
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Re: Wagon vs. 4 doors - Do I need different rear springs/shocks?
[Re: Moshe_Buhboot]
#984452
02/08/10 04:12 AM
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Mudrunner
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Amazing what you can learn on here. Does kinda look ford explorish.
2001 Sportage, 4" RSG lift, Cragers W/31 10.5 Micky Claws, Warn Manual Hubs, 16 gallon Pro Street Fuel Cell, Custom Snorkel, K&N Filter.
1989 Dodge W250.
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