 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 5, 2008 - 10:05 PM
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So I am totally thinking about picking up that KYB strut set. Awesome price. And definitely thinking about 1.5" now... How stiff is the ride with these and some lowering springs? I'd say that right now the ride isn't exactly "plush" but at the same time, I don't think I'm smackin' my teeth everytime I hit a bump. Does the ride get extremely stiff, almost to the point of being uncomfortable or........?
This leads to my next question... How did you all get your struts installed? I don't really know how I could do it myself and I know that a lot of places are hesitant to install customer parts. Anyone from Metro-Detroit area got some ideas? Anyone else? This post has been edited by supaneko: Aug 5, 2008 - 10:08 PM -------------------- digitalctrl
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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 Galcobar KYB GR-2 are lifetime warrentied up to 1.5" d... Aug 4, 2008 - 7:25 PM trdproven KYB's have lifetime warranty but in a way its ... Aug 5, 2008 - 12:08 AM |
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