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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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any input on these? are they worth spending the $$$ on them if not i got a guy who will mod my stock ones for $100
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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I dont see a issue with them, they arent any better then moded OEM top hats.

My friend has them, I had them, never had any issues with them.

hell, they look the same as GC top hats, just without the sticker.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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They're made of softer metal, very similar to the material used on ebay coilover sleeves. The studs are a softer grade as well.

Is that $100 for all 4 or 2? I got a couple I've been looking for someone to extend. Group discount lol?
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by whoa its len 2
They're made of softer metal, very similar to the material used on ebay coilover sleeves. The studs are a softer grade as well.

Is that $100 for all 4 or 2? I got a couple I've been looking for someone to extend. Group discount lol?
Can you prove this?

I don't doubt the studs being a lower grade, but I would see if you can prove the metal being different.

When my friend got his they were $110 for 4.
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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i orders some, they where delivered but i havent opened them yet. ill report back on quality and bolt grade.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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hey ill respond to this post.! i bought some from ebay. the metal is junk.. they were cracked when i took them out of the box. yes cracked before i ever touched them.!!!had to send back wasting a bunch of time...so anyways spent a few hours putting them in ..took it for a ride and heard grinding from somewhere.spent a few more hours taking them out ! wasted my time and money i quess? one thing i didnt install was ..the big white thing? goes on the strut ..i think it keeps them from bottming out..its long and seemed to long ? all i know there sitting in the boxes still
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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i might try one more install down the road with the white absorbers ...instructions would be helpful to.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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can u post some pics
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bad 91 teg
hey ill respond to this post.! i bought some from ebay. the metal is junk.. they were cracked when i took them out of the box. yes cracked before i ever touched them.!!!had to send back wasting a bunch of time...so anyways spent a few hours putting them in ..took it for a ride and heard grinding from somewhere.spent a few more hours taking them out ! wasted my time and money i quess? one thing i didnt install was ..the big white thing? goes on the strut ..i think it keeps them from bottming out..its long and seemed to long ? all i know there sitting in the boxes still
so you didn't install the bumpstops?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bad 91 teg
hey ill respond to this post.! i bought some from ebay. the metal is junk.. they were cracked when i took them out of the box. yes cracked before i ever touched them.!!!had to send back wasting a bunch of time...so anyways spent a few hours putting them in ..took it for a ride and heard grinding from somewhere.spent a few more hours taking them out ! wasted my time and money i quess? one thing i didnt install was ..the big white thing? goes on the strut ..i think it keeps them from bottming out..its long and seemed to long ? all i know there sitting in the boxes still
That would be the bump stop.
Out the few that I have seen, I've never heard any grinding noises, is it possible you messed something up?

You did forgot the bump stop, which is kind of hard to miss.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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i got some i never had a problem with them
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by whoa its len 2
They're made of softer metal, very similar to the material used on ebay coilover sleeves. The studs are a softer grade as well.

Is that $100 for all 4 or 2? I got a couple I've been looking for someone to extend. Group discount lol?
100 for all 4. Max from http://www.biokustoms.com/ is the one who will mod em. He's in Winchester about 35 north on 79n
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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I would never skimp on suspension parts.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Can I have contact info for 4 for 100?
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