iamdub
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Okay... How bout some suspension tech?
It seems as though the front struts are physically interchangeable from 2007-2020, although the specs are not identical. Monroe makes a PPV strut for 07-14, and then another for 15-20.
According to Rock Auto, this is the situation:
07-14 Monroe part # 39106
Extended length: 18.050 in
Compressed length: 14.510 in
Travel length: 3.540 in
15-20 Monroe part # 39140
Extended length: 17.120 in
Compressed length: 13.890 in
Travel length: 3.230 in
Interesting! I'd like to know the difference in ride quality and shock performance between the two. The travel length is negligible.
What does this mean once mounted on the vehicle? Can you use either pair of coil springs?
If the springs physically fit, then I don't see why not. If the distance from the perch to the top plate is similar, and they likely are, then they should work fine. If the distance from the perch to the cross bar is any different than your original, then the ride height will be affected at around double the difference.
It'd be cool to find the 15-20 as an upgrade or a "hack" as a small bolt-in lift or drop.