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Old Jun 18, 2012, 10:19 AM
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Shocks are dead

I been asking around and people been telling me that all japan shocks are garbage. What kind do you guys recommend?
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Rebuild OEM
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I've been searching around but since you made a thread. How do you know your shocks are dead?
Old Jun 18, 2012, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by evo milk
I've been searching around but since you made a thread. How do you know your shocks are dead?
It bouncy like crazy
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Not many options to go with:

1. Bilstein HD - new - difficult to find in stock
2. Used Bilsteins off an MR - even if worn, can be rebuilt by Bilstein
3. Used KYB (this is your OEM strut for non-MRs) - can be had very cheap, YMMV
4. New MR Bilsteins - $$$
5. New KYB - $$$

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I have a stock set with 30k miles or so if that's something you'd be interested in.

Fred
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Bilstein HD's/Spec-R springs ftw
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+1 For Bilstein shocks.
Old Jun 19, 2012, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RSGuy
I have a stock set with 30k miles or so if that's something you'd be interested in.

Fred
I'm trying to drop my car.
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Originally Posted by PatricksEvilEvo
Bilstein HD's/Spec-R springs ftw
^^^^^


BTW, if you have KYB struts and shocks, they are very stiff. This shouldn't be confused with being shot. These are rally cars and everyone thinks they should ride like Buicks.

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