neeed new suspension
11-23-2005, 10:06 AM
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Full poli kit from MSA... $60
KYB's $120 for fronts... $100 for rears
Eibach's... $200
So you're looking at about $500.
Or you can look on ebay for used stuff. I have previously posted about my Mercedes stiff *** rear spring conversion.
KYB's $120 for fronts... $100 for rears
Eibach's... $200
So you're looking at about $500.
Or you can look on ebay for used stuff. I have previously posted about my Mercedes stiff *** rear spring conversion.
11-23-2005, 03:56 PM
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You can buy the full Tokico HP kit for less than $400. It includes front and rear struts and lowering springs. I have them on my car and absolutely love them. They are very simple to install and the ride quality is 100 times better. You can usually find the whole package on ebay, don't pay more than $400 for it though.
EDIT: I found these after a quick search on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem
EDIT: I found these after a quick search on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem
Last edited by DoTheDrew888; 11-23-2005 at 04:00 PM.
11-23-2005, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DoTheDrew888
You can buy the full Tokico HP kit for less than $400. It includes front and rear struts and lowering springs. I have them on my car and absolutely love them. They are very simple to install and the ride quality is 100 times better. You can usually find the whole package on ebay, don't pay more than $400 for it though.
EDIT: I found these after a quick search on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem
EDIT: I found these after a quick search on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem
11-25-2005, 01:19 PM
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would i be able to get the bushings from tokico or would any polyeurethane kit work, like this one?
http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merch...y_Code=PSDC06D
http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merch...y_Code=PSDC06D
11-25-2005, 02:55 PM
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No, that one won't work. It's for a 300ZX.
Try this one:
http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merch...y_Code=PSDC06A
Try this one:
http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merch...y_Code=PSDC06A
11-25-2005, 11:55 PM
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If You Want To Buy More Directly Go To A Local Parts Suppler And Ask For Energy Suspensions, There Is No "kit" But It Will Cost No More Than 200 Can. (in My Terms) About 175 Usd??. Thats Where They Get There Bushings Then They Mark Them Up Some.
11-26-2005, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SHADY280
If You Want To Buy More Directly Go To A Local Parts Suppler And Ask For Energy Suspensions, There Is No "kit" But It Will Cost No More Than 200 Can. (in My Terms) About 175 Usd??. Thats Where They Get There Bushings Then They Mark Them Up Some.
11-28-2005, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jfairladyz
But worth every penny 
Especially if you're still riding around bushings that have never been replaced.
Especially if you're still riding around bushings that have never been replaced.
12-12-2005, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DoTheDrew888
Inform us about the difference in ride quality after you get them in...
ill definately let you guys know by tomorrow....unless my kamakazi spring compresser slips, and i get beheaded....
12-12-2005, 08:25 PM
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Thats probably the scariest of all things I've ever had to do. Messing with spring compressors just scares the crap out of me. I'll get under a car held up by cynderblocks in a sandbox, but man spring compressors just give me the chills.
12-13-2005, 11:27 AM
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You don't need a spring compressor to put the lowering springs in, only to take the old springs out. I did it the ghetto way by just pushing the whole assembly against a wall and blocking it with a wheel. Then I just unscrewed the top bolt and the assebly popped apart. If you have access to a spring compressor than I would highly suggest using it but if you are lazy like me then you can do it the ghetto way.
12-13-2005, 01:19 PM
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sorry..next time ill note sarcasm....
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