shocks and springs install
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shocks and springs install
I'm going to bite the bullet and get some shocks/struts for the springs I bought a while back. Any recommendations as far as longevity and ride quality? I'm not looking to race or anything, but justoccasional spirited driving. Coilovers are too expensive at this point.I also want to get the mount bushings taken care of at the same time, but don't know which ones to get. I figure they are probably worn after 74k miles.
Thanks to all!
Edit: I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Koni sports or the Bilstein sports. Pros and Cons?
Thanks to all!
Edit: I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Koni sports or the Bilstein sports. Pros and Cons?
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,716
From: New York
RE: shocks and springs install
I just took a look at Tirerack... and holy hell!
The price for everything has gone up. Struts and shocks... not so much, but the springs have increased by $100!
Here's what I paid...
I'm glad I got my stuff when I did...
The price for everything has gone up. Struts and shocks... not so much, but the springs have increased by $100!
Here's what I paid...
orginal: ouTTie914
costs:
Hotchkis lowering springs: $150
Koni rear shocks: $250 (pair)
Koni front struts: $350 (pair)
Half KMAC kit: $150 (I got a free bushing extraction tool, thanks TTstuff!)
Alignment done at independent shop: $98
Time to complete: 2 full days
Total costs: 2 Days and $998 all totally worth it IMO!
No idea what this would of cost if I paid someone to do... But I figure 2 grand is a good guess.
costs:
Hotchkis lowering springs: $150
Koni rear shocks: $250 (pair)
Koni front struts: $350 (pair)
Half KMAC kit: $150 (I got a free bushing extraction tool, thanks TTstuff!)
Alignment done at independent shop: $98
Time to complete: 2 full days
Total costs: 2 Days and $998 all totally worth it IMO!
No idea what this would of cost if I paid someone to do... But I figure 2 grand is a good guess.
I'm glad I got my stuff when I did...
I'm make believe
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,587
From: In my head
RE: shocks and springs install
There is a half (2 peice) and full kit (4 peice bushings) to correct camber on the awd cars. If you drop about 1", 1/2 should be enough, more than 1" you will need the full.