Need New Shocks........ Options

[Fastbird]

After two years on the Tein S-Tech springs, the shocks on our car are rattling like a mofo going over bumps now. I initially thought it was a tie rod end or a ball joint, but I had the car on a lift and everything checked out fine. Anyway.....

I was initially going to go with Bilstein shocks/struts, but they're only available in the touring for stock ride height. So I'm back to the drawing board here. I'm looking for a performance minded shock that's meant for lowered cars, and I'm not coming up with a whole lot.

Coil Overs are NOT an option right now. Too much money. So, what are you guys using?

[_mikeE]

Many people side with the KYB gas shocks/struts. They work well with the height the tein springs provide. Just make sure in advance if your fronts are rebuildables or sealed before you go out and purchase yourself a set.

[airfron]

koni's FTW! adjustable and comfy. I don't have them on my celi but a friend has them on his scooby and i like the ride.

[Fastbird]

Many people side with the KYB gas shocks/struts. They work well with the height the tein springs provide. Just make sure in advance if your fronts are rebuildables or sealed before you go out and purchase yourself a set.

That's what I've been racking my brain over. It's been almost two years since I lowered the car and I can't remember for the life of me what the struts looked like. Any chance of telling which one I have from this pic?

koni's FTW! adjustable and comfy. I don't have them on my celi but a friend has them on his scooby and i like the ride.

Admittedly, I saw the Koni's, but for $600 for a set (for the pricing that I have found), I'd hold off and go with coil overs after a little while longer.

This post has been edited by Fastbird: Apr 10, 2008 - 8:19 AM

[DEATH]

Call the dealership with your vin number and get a quote on the struts with a P/N - that'll tell you which ones you have

[808celica]

should it matter if you have sealed or rebuildables if you order sealed ones?? arent they the same just one is rebuildable and the other isnt. i say if you're unsure just get the sealed ones.

This post has been edited by 808celica: Apr 10, 2008 - 3:34 PM

[6strngs]

whether or not you have rebuildables, I'd get the sealed struts anyway. It's only a couple bucks more and it makes the install so much easier. I got the rebuildable ones for the front and sealed for the back (all celicas need the sealed for the back), and it was a lot less messy to just put a whole new shock on rather than try to dissassemble it, put more fluid in, clean up all the fluid that spilled, etc. I'd say it's worth the extra $15 or $20 it is to get the sealed ones on the front.

[xs94st]

u ran s-techs on the OEM shocks? damn, and i thought someone had said they would only last a little while when mixing OEM shocks with aftermarket lowering springs. i would just say go with the KYB GR-2s. unless you have the money (which you stated you don't) i would go for some tein coilovers. the gr-2s are relatively cheap and you can just save up for a set of coilovers later

[lagos]

since you have a 99, you'll need to buy the whole shock, not just the insert. aka, yours are sealed.

[Fastbird]

since you have a 99, you'll need to buy the whole shock, not just the insert. aka, yours are sealed.

Thanks man! That's what I was planning on doing as a "cover all" just to be safe.

[goferris]

does anyone have the part #s for the stock sealed struts? i know KYB gr-2 is the stock replacement but i want to see if i can get them cheaper from 1sttoyotaparts.com then i've been able to find them elsewhere. thanks