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Old 09-29-2003, 08:35 PM
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Default Getting married, don't really need shocks?

I got about 60K rolling on Tokico Blues. It's fine, but I notice it didn't ride like new when the car was at like 30-60K. I don't need shock now, but since I'm getting married in 2 months, I better get it now. Wife is not going to like the mods, or the fact that I'm spending $$$ that's not part of the wedding. Total mile on car 98K.

Therefore, do you think I'll just be wasting $$$ when changing it? Or should I wait? How long did your shocks last?

Recommend some good (fair price) non-adjust shocks, since I've been "out of the loop" for a few years.

Much Thanks.
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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (GoLowDrew)

Maybe Koni Reds??? Since you aren't a fan of Tokico Blues.


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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (GoLowDrew)

those shocks are probably fine still, mostlikley what you are feeling is your bushings gone to ****. Expecialy the trailingarm bushings, those things only stay intact for a couple years it seems like.
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EDIT: for some decent cheap shocks kybs are pretty good if you're not dropped 1.5+ inches.
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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (globlctzn)

look into Bilstein's, non-adjustable
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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (GoLowDrew)

Drew,

I can get blues or illuminas at a really good price right now. Hit me up.
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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (vtecvoodoo)

We would need more info on your setup and what you want to do to really recommend a good shock. Someone recommended bilstein's. They are probably the best non-adjustable shock that you will find, but also cost more than most adjustable shocks. I'd say take a look at kyb agxs. They are adjustable, but they are *relatively* inexpensive.
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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (GoLowDrew)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GoLowDrew &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but since I'm getting married in 2 months, I better get it now. Wife is not going to like the mods, or the fact that I'm spending $$$ that's not part of the wedding. </TD></TR></TABLE>my condolences.
Get the shocks while you can.
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Default Re: Getting married, don't really need shocks? (GoLowDrew)

if you read tokicos warranty card it says they are covered from wear and failure. call em up and they may replace them for you. I needed to replace a front shock that blew out and they said to send them both fronts since they have alot of miles on em.
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anyone want to tell me how many miles used before the shocks had to be replaced?
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