I am currently looking for oem replacement shocks for a bone stock 2000 Accord. The shocks will be matched with oem springs and my cousin has no intention of lowering his car. I just need something to replace the blown shocks currently on his car. I don't need performance shocks, but I just want it to work as if it just rolled off of the factory line.

I have been shopping around and KYB GR2's look like a great buy, but is there anything cheaper? The KYB GR2's are about $230. I thought about buying used OEM shocks, but with the 98-02 accords being ~7-12 years old, I didn't think it would be easy to find low mileage shocks.

 

tokico blues??

 

tokico blues cost more than the GR2's. They were roughly 300 for a set.

 

gr2's or blues

 

how many miles can i expect out of OEM struts off of a 98-02 accord? i am thinking of possibly picking up the oem ones because they would be a cheaper alternative.

 

the koni str.t is the same $300 bracket as the blues but MUCH better. GR2s are even less. personally i would buy the koni oranges but i can understand cost being a concern. a good used set of oem shocks normally goes for $40-50.

 

monroe sensatrac. pretty cheap, and from what i've seen on the ol' lady's grand am, ride pretty decent.

 

I'm looking at buying these used struts. According to the seller, the boot is slightly torn, but it's not leaking any oil. Are there any issues regarding buying these?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_1309wt_1165

 

wrong car and my cousin doesn't want to lower his car.

 

you're right, i missed that in your first post, my bad

 

anyone know if those struts are usable with the tear in the rubber boot?

 

I would say get the KYB GR2, its decent for daily driving. ( plus price is a good deal)

New> used struts anyday.

I say that because used strut you don't know when they are gonna blow out, mind as well buy new ones so they can last longer.

 

lol i learned this at my training after 50k you should change ur shocks/strut for every 1 mile a shock/strut move 1300 timesX that by 50k but monroe senstrac are a very good strut with lifetime warrty

 

ill get the gr2 there nice. have them on my camry, but if money is an issue oem is always the way to go