 New struts when lowering? |
 Aug 2, 2008 - 9:12 PM
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I want to lower my "new" Celica ST. Looking at the 1.0" Eibach Pro-Kit because I am worried that the 1.5" would be "too far" and if I hit a pothole (in Michigan) I'd scrape up my car. Is it a reasonable worry or no?
Anyway, I was chatting with one of the shop guys who told me that I didn't need new struts to use the Pro-Kit. I have heard otherwise. Is this true? If I do need new struts, what would be a good brand to go with and what "features" should I be looking for? One other thing I was a little confused on... Do I need to buy just the strut cartridges or the entire assembly when replacing them? -------------------- digitalctrl
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Aug 4, 2008 - 7:25 PM
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KYB GR-2 are lifetime warrentied up to 1.5" drop; keep that in mind when making comparisons.
Aside from the struts, you'll also want strut mounts, spring seat isolators, bumpstops (probably), and boots (depending on stock condition). |
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supaneko New struts when lowering? Aug 2, 2008 - 9:12 PM
Fastbird I went down with Tein S-Tech's on stock 135K m... Aug 2, 2008 - 9:13 PM 808celica just run 17's and 1.5 drop with "NEW SHOC... Aug 2, 2008 - 10:12 PM Tigawoods u should most definitely get new shocks. KYB GR-2... Aug 3, 2008 - 8:48 AM
808celica QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Aug 3, 2008 - 3:4... Aug 3, 2008 - 3:09 PM Buffalo QUOTE (808celica @ Aug 3, 2008 - 3:0... Aug 4, 2008 - 10:44 AM supaneko OK, so, for example:
http://cpwstore.carpartswhol... Aug 3, 2008 - 9:58 AM Tigawoods yeah. u have the springs, struts, and all u need i... Aug 3, 2008 - 10:51 AM GotToyota If you're buying all 4 shocks, look on Ebay. T... Aug 3, 2008 - 11:42 AM elvasoshexai i heard they finally started producing agx for our... Aug 3, 2008 - 2:19 PM trdproven 1.5 is not low - Our cars can be dropped low. Min... Aug 4, 2008 - 5:35 PM 808celica QUOTE (trdproven @ Aug 4, 2008 - 12... Aug 4, 2008 - 9:03 PM trdproven KYB's have lifetime warranty but in a way its ... Aug 5, 2008 - 12:08 AM supaneko So I am totally thinking about picking up that KYB... Aug 5, 2008 - 10:05 PM |
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