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 May 14, 2007 - 8:39 PM
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I'm looking into buying a stock 98 GT Conv. The rear suspension feels a little soft. Any idea on how much it would be to at least get it back to factory? I'm not interested in any lowering kits, so it's a little hard to find info on OEM shocks/struts.
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May 15, 2007 - 8:48 AM
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Not even a slight drop like the Eibach Pro-Kit [1" front and rear] and others? I'm sure you could get stock replacement springs anywhere from the dealer to parts shops but I would think they will cost as much or more than drop springs.
Why would you not want a drop? TRD or Sportline springs [same thing just the drop is slightly diff] are OEM ride quality and the drop greatly improves the looks of the car. If it feels really loose in the back the springs/struts are probably worn out so be aware that like Malpaso found out it will raise up when you put new springs on. It looks like an off-road vehicle stock  Maybe take pics of the way it looks now and we can tell you if it is sagging and whether or not it will raise with new OEM springs. This post has been edited by Negative: May 15, 2007 - 8:49 AM --------------------  |
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May 15, 2007 - 9:16 AM
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replace your struts with bilsteins, they stiff
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May 15, 2007 - 9:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '07 From Granite Bay Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here's a pic from the side. Doesn't look like it's sagging too much to me, but I'm no expert.
 http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb108/i...lica/Celica.jpg This post has been edited by ianoble: May 15, 2007 - 11:58 AM |
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May 15, 2007 - 11:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Can't see the pic.
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May 15, 2007 - 11:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '07 From Granite Bay Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There you go, weird that I could see it for a while. :S
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May 15, 2007 - 4:46 PM
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nice car, i dont think its sagging
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May 15, 2007 - 4:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '07 From Granite Bay Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks!
I agree that it looks fine. I thought it felt a little soft, but could be just the lake of driving that I've done it it. |
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May 15, 2007 - 4:59 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2-ST...114304987QQrdZ1
i was looking at these  any comments on these, i need cheeeeep option to do my self, limited funds 
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May 15, 2007 - 7:41 PM
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QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ May 15, 2007 - 9:59 PM) [snapback]558026[/snapback] http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2-ST...114304987QQrdZ1 i was looking at these any comments on these, i need cheeeeep option to do my self, limited funds The picture isn't of the Celica shocks (looks like Civic/Integra)... but KYB gr2s are basically stock replacements. They'll do fine... -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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May 15, 2007 - 11:58 PM
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QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ May 15, 2007 - 4:59 PM) [snapback]558026[/snapback] http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2-ST...114304987QQrdZ1 i was looking at these any comments on these, i need cheeeeep option to do my self, limited funds be carefull, I bought a set of those from that same guy and they didn't match the ones on my 97 celica convertible |
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May 16, 2007 - 6:45 AM
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ok, then its a no no. Can i get great shocks from autoparts, i need shocks and springs. Anybody had anyluck in these auto stores. Or should i go online. I need something not expensive and will give me a great ride....
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May 16, 2007 - 9:29 AM
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If you really don't want to drop the car the monroe sensatrac [i think that's how you spell them] are a good stock replacement. IDK about OEM springs except get them from the dealer. They're gonna run ya tho.
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May 16, 2007 - 10:20 AM
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i think monroes are the worst strut replacements ever
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May 16, 2007 - 2:59 PM
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Work great on an MR2 i installed them on for the last two years. He picked them out but they feel great. Remember this guy doesn't seem to want performance stuff.
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May 17, 2007 - 10:06 PM
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I just got a set of 4 Bilsteins off Ebay 2 weeks ago for $318 to my door. I put the rears on tonight. (Didn't have time to do the fronts). With TRD springs it droped the rear 3/4 of an inch. Height at the fender lip before was not quite 26 inches. After the install was about 25 1/4.
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