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Old 05-31-10, 01:34 PM
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Whats a better buy - New Meagans or Used JICs ?
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Not sure but I just picked up some JIC from the CL classified section. Installed them yesterday and they ride like a dream compared to my old Bilstein strut espeler springs set up.


I just have to get them leveled.
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Old 05-31-10, 01:58 PM
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Not sure but I just picked up some JIC from the CL classified section. Installed them yesterday and they ride like a dream compared to my old Bilstein strut espeler springs set up.


I just have to get them leveled.

Do they go pretty low >?
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jics slam ^
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JIC over Megans any day. I would not even put them in the same sentence. Megans are good if you just want to lower your car at an affordable price. While I'm not a fan of JIC's customer service, I'll take them instead.
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jic evan if they are used , it will be better than megans
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Are these worth the buy - The seller never installed them and doesnt know how they will ride. Selling for $900.



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how many miles on it?
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how many miles on it?
He doesnt know - His GF got it from Japan for him. And he never put them on. He "says" its in fairly good condition but doesnt know how they will ride.
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both are good but i would definitely get the JICs
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thats a good price for the Jics. get them, and they go way lower than megans
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But what if they hella old - can I get them rebuilt ?
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rebuilding JIC shocks are 200 for each strut i believe.

Their HQ is in bakersfield. I wanted to pick up a set of JIC and wanted more details. that's how i know.

I believe JIC shock life last a pretty long time comparing to teins and others.
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i'd go with the one that can adjust height at the lower mount....not just at the pre-load.

quality wise...it'll be jics.
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Originally Posted by RoLex714
Do they go pretty low >?
slam is not the word....way to low for me....
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