QuestionI have a 1978 dodge colt 4dr and i know that is the last year of the first body style but i'm wondering if the parts from 1979 to 1985 could be swapped for shocks, struts, steering box, control arm's, idle sensor, thans for any input!
AnswerHi Tom,
The interchange for the struts on the front of your'79 Colt are as follows:
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ARROW PASS. 76-77 Front
COLT 74-78 Front
COLT 79 Front; RWD
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Most other part interchanges I look up give me applications up to '79 but not above. The body-style change apparently made differences throughout the vehicle.
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