 Shocks/Struts, need help! |
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 Apr 28, 2007 - 8:27 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
Ok, so I've got the Eibach Pro Kits springs and I want to upgrade with some shocks/struts. First question I have is who does everyone have that they really like or haven't had any issues with? I've heard of Tein, KYB, & maybe Tokico having applications for our cars...maybe not Tokico. Also, how do I go about doing this myself? I'll have a shop, a lift, and the necessary tools (as far as I know) but I'd like to know what all it will require, and what tools specifically if anyone can recall I will need!? If not, I guess I will just get some help from a friend and make a write-up then...but I need help in the meantime!
Thanks! Triscuit -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Apr 29, 2007 - 6:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Anybody?
-------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Apr 29, 2007 - 8:41 AM
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QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Apr 29, 2007 - 5:01 AM) [snapback]552101[/snapback] Anybody? http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=28249 I am about to do mine today. I got KYB-GR2's and Tein Springs. I need to rent spring compressors. This post has been edited by kcizzle: Apr 29, 2007 - 8:44 AM |
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Apr 29, 2007 - 9:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(kcizzle @ Apr 29, 2007 - 8:41 AM) [snapback]552112[/snapback] QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Apr 29, 2007 - 5:01 AM) [snapback]552101[/snapback] Anybody? http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=28249 I am about to do mine today. I got KYB-GR2's and Tein Springs. I need to rent spring compressors. Is that really the only 'special' tool I'll need? Last time I did my Eibach springs, I was working at Honda, my cousin was a tech there. Thanks for the link, I definitely didn't see the link for the installation before! Good lookin' out. -Triscuit -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Apr 29, 2007 - 10:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
you only need spring compressors if your putting stock springs back on, lowered springs dont need to be compressed to fit.
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Apr 29, 2007 - 11:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Oh...because I needed spring compressors for my Eibachs.
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May 3, 2007 - 8:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
So like I said, does anyone have any preference on Struts & Shocks? I'm in the market but I have no clue what brand to buy. Cheers.
Triscuit -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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May 3, 2007 - 8:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
kyb is cheap and is a stock replacement...bilstein is stiff and for performance, monroe is soft and painful...koni is upgrade, etc etc
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May 4, 2007 - 1:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Regina, SK, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 38 (100%) |
I know KYB has different fronts for the sealed or non-sealed version. Do the others have something like that? I know I have the sealed ones and am wondering if I would need to find some servicable front struts if I bought Bilstein or Koni's?
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