slo_hatch

ok...i need new struts on my 93 hatch. just lowered it on r*sr springs and need your guys opinion...i have found a few ideas and all are about the same price...and i found a set of skunk2 struts for $300 for the set. the kyb's and tokico's are about $400 for the set (just estimating).

can anyone tell me how the skunk2 struts ride compared to the kyb agx's and tokico illumina's and koni yellow's?? thanks guys...

Tyliott

i think koni yellows are better quality then other shocks...IMO

alphalanos

koni

shak3yb0n3z

i just did my suspension in my del sol.
skunk2 shocks
skunk2 lowering springs
skunk2 LCA's
skunk2 front and rear camberkit
replaced all my bushings.

it's a stiff ride but enjoyable i dig it

STDClayton

OP, seriously look into what these shocks offer. Only one of them has a lifetime warranty.

slo_hatch

lol which one is that? and im tight on money right now and the skunks look like a good option. lol

Nate13

I have the Skunk2's on now. they were nice and offered a good stiffness at first. now they don't feel that crisp even after like 8k miles. get the tokico whites with the adjustable dampening. you'll thanks yourself for the little extra spoiling later.

slo_hatch

im thinkin bout just gettin the skunks right now and get the tokicos on my coupe. lol just experiment and see what happens. j/w how much did you give for the tokicos?

Nate13

i don't have them yet, im working on it. I wish i had spent that extra green on them before tho. ive seen them used in great condition that i almost bought for cheap but they sold before i got there. new they're around $450 for a set. if you just can't afford it though, dont worry about it and get your second choice. im a Mech. Eng. student so i know how tight money goes.

slo_hatch

i also found some dropzones for $175 altogether...and i know they arent the greatest but i need to get my hatch runnin again and i messed up one of the struts when i put it back together and im afraid to drive it.

Nate13

messed it up?

Tlew142

if the shock is blown its still driveable it jus puts all the stress on the spring..still very driveable just dont try and rail bends and u will be fine..ive been pedaling around on 2 back shocks completely blow out..very bouncy ride but can drive fine...

slo_hatch

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yeah the strut was kinda stuck at the shock tower so me and a buddy kinda bumped it with a hammer and messed the allen part of the strut up and the nut wouldnt go on completely. it was very loose and you could turn the spring on the strut and i couldnt get the nut any tighter. but its ok...i drilled a hole through the nut and the stud and put a cotter pin into it for now. it is blown out anyway. lol

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tlew142 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if the shock is blown its still driveable it jus puts all the stress on the spring..still very driveable just dont try and rail bends and u will be fine..ive been pedaling around on 2 back shocks completely blow out..very bouncy ride but can drive fine... </TD></TR></TABLE>

and i know driving on busted struts wont hurt anything. there are 3 that are busted now and im still driving the thing. lol the ride doesnt bother me at all actually.