New Shocks. Is it worth it?
12-25-07, 08:44 PM
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New Shocks. Is it worth it?
Is it worth to install brand new shocks if i install new springs or will the spring be enough.
The guy at the shop said that if i am not an agressive driver i dont need to buy new shocks but one day i will need them anyways.
Can anyone advise?
thanks in advance.
The guy at the shop said that if i am not an agressive driver i dont need to buy new shocks but one day i will need them anyways.
Can anyone advise?
thanks in advance.
12-25-07, 09:06 PM
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I would suggest you do change your struts. Anytime you lower your car you are putting stress on the factory parts. Most shops will tell you it is not required, but I can tell you from previous experience (Civic Si, Acura CL-S, G35 Coupe) I lowered the car with springs and 2 out of the 3 had struts/shocks go bad (leak) within 3 months. From now on I will only go with a coilover setup. Why pay for for labor twice? in my opinion it is better to save the $$ and do it right the first time. On the other hand I'm sure you will find plenty of guys on the forum who are just running springs and have had no problems. Just my .02
12-25-07, 09:17 PM
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the guy at the shop charge me 1K for springs and life time warranty shocks from TRD.
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12-25-07, 10:11 PM
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A LITTLE OFF TOPIC... Im not even running on any springs, but my shocks are out ALREADY!!! I only have 15000 miles does anyone know what might be the reason? my rims? hit too many bumps? and does anyone know whether it is still covered under warranty?
12-26-07, 08:41 AM
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I would suggest you do change your struts. Anytime you lower your car you are putting stress on the factory parts. Most shops will tell you it is not required, but I can tell you from previous experience (Civic Si, Acura CL-S, G35 Coupe) I lowered the car with springs and 2 out of the 3 had struts/shocks go bad (leak) within 3 months. From now on I will only go with a coilover setup. Why pay for for labor twice? in my opinion it is better to save the $$ and do it right the first time. On the other hand I'm sure you will find plenty of guys on the forum who are just running springs and have had no problems. Just my .02
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12-26-07, 05:44 PM
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You must have slammed your car or had bad shocks already to have them leak within 3 months of changing springs. All shocks (and springs) eventually need replacement, but it also depends on the degree of the change. For the mild drop that everyone here is running, there's no need to change the shocks (unless the shocks are worn and need replacing to begin with). I have over 20,000 miles running Eibach springs on my stock Tokico shocks, and my suspension is still good as new.
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12-26-07, 06:24 PM
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Aggree with Javy, most if not all lowering springs are designed to work with stock shocks, if you had trouble with the seals going within 3 months, The finger of blame should be pointed at the ding dong that installed them!
Of the last 9 cars that I have lowered 2 were on stock shocks. I had one failure that I knew was my fault becuase I screwed up the shaft seal trying to blow the retaining nut off with an impact gun. My last car had 45K miles on it on 1.5 in lowering springs and stock shocks with zero issues (lowered the day it came home from the dealership)...
It blows my mind that people pay someone else to mod their car. If you don't learn how to work on your own car or at least take the time to research how stuff works you're at the mercy of the "professional" you are paying to screw with your car.
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Aggree with Javy, most if not all lowering springs are designed to work with stock shocks, if you had trouble with the seals going within 3 months, The finger of blame should be pointed at the ding dong that installed them!
Of the last 9 cars that I have lowered 2 were on stock shocks. I had one failure that I knew was my fault becuase I screwed up the shaft seal trying to blow the retaining nut off with an impact gun. My last car had 45K miles on it on 1.5 in lowering springs and stock shocks with zero issues (lowered the day it came home from the dealership)...
It blows my mind that people pay someone else to mod their car. If you don't learn how to work on your own car or at least take the time to research how stuff works you're at the mercy of the "professional" you are paying to screw with your car.
Of the last 9 cars that I have lowered 2 were on stock shocks. I had one failure that I knew was my fault becuase I screwed up the shaft seal trying to blow the retaining nut off with an impact gun. My last car had 45K miles on it on 1.5 in lowering springs and stock shocks with zero issues (lowered the day it came home from the dealership)...
It blows my mind that people pay someone else to mod their car. If you don't learn how to work on your own car or at least take the time to research how stuff works you're at the mercy of the "professional" you are paying to screw with your car.
02-02-09, 04:42 PM
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you will need new shocks some time in the future; as to when that will happen is anyone's guess.
sounds like the guy at the shop is trying to sell you stuff you don't need now.
is it just me, or does this sound slightly suspicious?
02-02-09, 05:13 PM
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Stock shocks with stock springs should last from 80k-120k+. I heard Stock shocks with aftermarket springs should last around 60k. Of course there are alot of factors to consider (aggresive driving, poor installation, drop height).
