Suspension Dillema Options

[crankyelbow]

I need all new struts and strut mounts.

The cost for all new stuff nears that of coilovers...

What in this situation would seem the best option with cost/performance taken into account?

The megan coilovers look appealing... but I could likely hit the junkyard to get the strut mounts, and from there new bilstiens are ~300. I have stock springs I purchased from a member here before I realized I'd need new strut mounts.

After much debate it seems going the junkyard route is the most appealing, keeping end costs readily under $500... but any other ideas?

This post has been edited by crankyelbow: Mar 14, 2009 - 10:30 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

well kyb gr-2 struts plus tanabe df210 lowering springs costs $450 for me including shipping, install is easy if you do research and of course you have to have your own tools. you don't need a torque wrench, even though its recommended. then i bought 4 kyb strut mounts. which cost me $185.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Mar 16, 2009 - 8:40 PM

[pittfirefighter]

i spent $400 on tein stechs and all four complete struts (KYB GR-2)... it can easily be done... thats new stuff and people are selling used stuff on here all the time... ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a torque wrench! especially on anything that is compressing stressing moving etc... last thing you need is to have your wheel fly off

[808celica]

Wait..............

save up...........

and get coils.

well that's IMHO. you can always run a little higher and softer setting for comfort then adjust lower and stiffer for performance.

[pittfirefighter]

well hes right... but budget is usually a big key...

$400 will get you an 1.5" drop with stock ride
$1200 will get you a good set of coils that you can adjust yourself... ride and height....
its up to you

[trdproven]

1200 is too much for coilovers, you can get them under a grand with shipping for ksport, d2, and megans.

[BonzaiCelica]

i ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a torque wrench! especially on anything that is compressing stressing moving etc... last thing you need is to have your wheel fly off

what is recommended torque in pounds for putting your 5 lug nuts on your wheels.

Just finally got my torque wrench 3 days ago. I had alignment installed by pros so im good. only thing that probably was torqued down right was my struts. but ive been riding like that for like 6 months now.