Decent struts
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Decent struts
I need to replace the rear struts on my 96 Accord. I do not care to lower the car (Snow and potholes). In the spring maybe the fronts and bushings. If in the end I get the same ride as new, that will be fine.
So, here is the question (And try not to laugh). Are the old standbys (Gabriel, Monroe) good enough? Or are KYB or Tokico that much better? Price seems to be about the same.
Also, I carry about 300 pounds in my trunk. Should I consider adjustable struts or maybe looking for a stronger spring.
Can I mix struts from front to rear?
Thanks for the help.
So, here is the question (And try not to laugh). Are the old standbys (Gabriel, Monroe) good enough? Or are KYB or Tokico that much better? Price seems to be about the same.
Also, I carry about 300 pounds in my trunk. Should I consider adjustable struts or maybe looking for a stronger spring.
Can I mix struts from front to rear?
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Decent struts (gmon)
gabriel and monroe...i personally installed gabriel on my dad's maxima and it's fine for a stock car.
but with 300 buck, i'll go get a set of GR2 or tokico Blue, stock replacement yes, but they are cheaper than OEM honda and build better than off brand discounted gabriel.
i don't know what do you mean by mixing strut.
but with 300 buck, i'll go get a set of GR2 or tokico Blue, stock replacement yes, but they are cheaper than OEM honda and build better than off brand discounted gabriel.
i don't know what do you mean by mixing strut.
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Re: Decent struts (Group A)
Yes, thank you Group A. That is what I mean.
Get a deal on the rears that I need now (2 shocks, same brand and model), and wait for a deal on the fronts from a second manufacturer that I might want to install in the spring.
Get a deal on the rears that I need now (2 shocks, same brand and model), and wait for a deal on the fronts from a second manufacturer that I might want to install in the spring.
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Re: Decent struts (gmon)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gmon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ISo, here is the question (And try not to laugh).
1) Are the old standbys (Gabriel, Monroe) good enough? Or are KYB or Tokico that much better? Price seems to be about the same.
2) Also, I carry about 300 pounds in my trunk. Should I consider adjustable struts or maybe looking for a stronger spring.
3)Can I mix struts from front to rear?
Thanks for the help.</TD></TR></TABLE>
1) Gabriel Gas filled would be passable, but I'd rather see the KYB stock replacements (blue) if you can swing the extra $$$
2) Progressive wound springs are the way to go on the rear suspension for the extra weight issue. Struts have no effect on load bearing capacity.
3) Front Struts are unique when compared to the rears and will not fit.
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1) Are the old standbys (Gabriel, Monroe) good enough? Or are KYB or Tokico that much better? Price seems to be about the same.
2) Also, I carry about 300 pounds in my trunk. Should I consider adjustable struts or maybe looking for a stronger spring.
3)Can I mix struts from front to rear?
Thanks for the help.</TD></TR></TABLE>
1) Gabriel Gas filled would be passable, but I'd rather see the KYB stock replacements (blue) if you can swing the extra $$$
2) Progressive wound springs are the way to go on the rear suspension for the extra weight issue. Struts have no effect on load bearing capacity.
3) Front Struts are unique when compared to the rears and will not fit.
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