Suspension Replacement Time..Advice Needed
11-06-2003 | 10:36 AM
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Suspension Replacement Time..Advice Needed
My shocks/struts are going bad on my car and need to be replaced. Would I be better off replacing them with all OEM parts, or would it be cheaper and more effective to get aftermarket parts. Any Suggestions are more than welcome.
11-06-2003 | 10:51 AM
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you will like aftermarket MUCH more, but if u are looking for the cheapest alternative then go to autozone or such and get some shocks struts.
I would reccomend eibach springs and koni yellow or tokico illumina.
~$500 struts ~200 springs
I would reccomend eibach springs and koni yellow or tokico illumina.
~$500 struts ~200 springs
11-06-2003 | 10:58 AM
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well, if you aren't planning on lowering, or "upgrading" your suspension OEM shocks would be a good way to go. How old are your current shocks? Another alternative would be the KYB GR2 as an OEM replacement?
11-06-2003 | 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by polakatl
you will like aftermarket MUCH more, but if u are looking for the cheapest alternative then go to autozone or such and get some shocks struts.
I would reccomend eibach springs and koni yellow or tokico illumina.
~$500 struts ~200 springs
you will like aftermarket MUCH more, but if u are looking for the cheapest alternative then go to autozone or such and get some shocks struts.
I would reccomend eibach springs and koni yellow or tokico illumina.
~$500 struts ~200 springs
Good lord thats alot!!!Autozone does sound like a cheaper alternative, but I don't think I can drop my ride using parts purchased from PepBoys and Stuff.
I've read before that cutting or heating springs is a big no no. Dropping on OEM shocks/struts is also not a good idea. So I have no choice but to use aftermarket shocks/springs. I'm more after looks and tolerable daily driving than performance. Thanks again.
11-06-2003 | 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by jschmid
First things first...what do you want out of a new suspension? Increased handling? Lower ride height? A soft ride? How much do you want to spend?
That'll help us help you.
First things first...what do you want out of a new suspension? Increased handling? Lower ride height? A soft ride? How much do you want to spend?
That'll help us help you.
I'm not really after increased handling. I'd probably never drive my car in a way that would take advantage of it.
Lower Ride Height, while keeping close to stock ride quality.
~500 total.
11-06-2003 | 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by OLDZ
I'm not really after increased handling. I'd probably never drive my car in a way that would take advantage of it.
Lower Ride Height, while keeping close to stock ride quality.
~500 total.
I'm not really after increased handling. I'd probably never drive my car in a way that would take advantage of it.
Lower Ride Height, while keeping close to stock ride quality.
~500 total.
11-06-2003 | 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by accordhybrid
If you are looking for a little better ride and a tad bit lower go with the KYB G2 (as posted above) and the H&R OE springs which are a .75 inch drop.
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If you are looking for a little better ride and a tad bit lower go with the KYB G2 (as posted above) and the H&R OE springs which are a .75 inch drop.
Accordhybrid
I'll look up some prices on Ebay tonight (Which I assume is the cheapest place to find these parts).
I'd like to thank all of you for giving me some good advice.:thumbup: I'll be sure to take some picturese of the results once their done.