STAGG SHS STRUTS - Anyone ever here of these??
#83
Sorry about the pic quality, I took them with my Droid
#89
I am new here, and I am still debating whether or not still to try these out. I think I am going to and I will let you all know. I just got my car and found out that my shocks need to be replaced. So i thought I might as well up grade at the same time. Any suggestions?? I would prefer a smooth comfortable ride. Thanks I have been reading a lot and learning a lot.
#91
I am new here, and I am still debating whether or not still to try these out. I think I am going to and I will let you all know. I just got my car and found out that my shocks need to be replaced. So i thought I might as well up grade at the same time. Any suggestions?? I would prefer a smooth comfortable ride. Thanks I have been reading a lot and learning a lot.
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...response is more precise than the HP's. (personal experience)
I stated this in another thread or two recently. I will never buy Tokico Blues again...
...very dissappointed with the ride quality.
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I love the ride the Illuminas give on my 4th gen, with a bit more rebound dampening then the Blues have, you get the best of both worlds plus the adjustability. You can go from cushy smooth to nice and firm (KYB style?) in less them 2 minutes. That does come with a price though...
#94
so far my review is
#95
Thanks guys, you have been a big help. I think I will give the staggs a shot with stock springs and let you guys know. At least till I can save up for the Illumina's. Those look pretty sweet plus I like a nice comfort ride.
#98
I wouldn't say they perform better, the GR2's definately are a firmer strut. I run them on my truck. The Blues have much less rebound dampening and provide a very smooth compliant ride. It's all up to personal ride preferance.
I love the ride the Illuminas give on my 4th gen, with a bit more rebound dampening then the Blues have, you get the best of both worlds plus the adjustability. You can go from cushy smooth to nice and firm (KYB style?) in less them 2 minutes. That does come with a price though...
I love the ride the Illuminas give on my 4th gen, with a bit more rebound dampening then the Blues have, you get the best of both worlds plus the adjustability. You can go from cushy smooth to nice and firm (KYB style?) in less them 2 minutes. That does come with a price though...
#99
UPDATE:
i went to put on my new struts and springs today and all was great until i went to pull the car out of the bay and and it wouldn't move and it started griding WTF? damn axle was broken so my wife went to autozone to get another axle and guess what they gave her the wrong one. DAMN IT!!!! so tomarrow ima go to the dealer and get a new hub nut and im take that damn axle back to autozone and swing buy napa and buy another axle. what a day..........
i went to put on my new struts and springs today and all was great until i went to pull the car out of the bay and and it wouldn't move and it started griding WTF? damn axle was broken so my wife went to autozone to get another axle and guess what they gave her the wrong one. DAMN IT!!!! so tomarrow ima go to the dealer and get a new hub nut and im take that damn axle back to autozone and swing buy napa and buy another axle. what a day..........
#100
Well, I got bit in the rearend by that stupid axle nut that just won't stay tight even after 180lbs plus of torque. This is the third front passenger side bearing I have replaced. I tighten it with the wheel off the ground and use the neighbor's torque wrench to get it to 150lbs and then I go beyond that with a breaker bar and pipe. Might be a discussion for another thread. I have the spindle off and might be putting the Stagg SHS struts on the front tonight. I also went ahead and bought MOOG sway bar end links, they are shot and is probably what is making the noise. I'll do the rears another day due to time constraints.
#102
i replaced the axle and been driving on the new set up for about 4 days now not to bad im pleased with it. not a bad way to spend $270 on a suspension (struts and springs) and ($40 for the axle) new!!
#103
Anymore updates on these? I need new struts for my car and was considering these to save a few bucks. I'm staying with the stock springs. I think I'm getting a little too old (34) to be 'modding' my car. I will be purchasing a classic car and all of my 'extra' money will go to restoring it.
#106
I have the Stagg SHS front struts, new bearing and hub pressed in, and the same old Autozone axle. I also installed Moog sway bar end links and had Nexen N5000 tires and an alignment done, told the mechanic to check my tie rod ends. No problems there, just had a little toe-in on the front driver side wheel. I am still experiencing a vibration that shakes the passenger seat and makes the dashboard shake. The only things I can think of is either the Autozone axle is crap or do I need the bottom motor mounts. If it is an axle it feels like it's the passenger side axle. Could it be the driver side axle or both? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Sticking to this thread, the front clunking noise while going over potholes is gone now and the car feels good and quiet with just the fronts being done. The Nexen tires are really quiet! One thing I noticed was the strut mounts did not seem worn at all, I replaced them anyhow. One of the old shocks skipped while pressing it in with my hand but could not make it repeat that, so they were probably bad. After doing the whole job I really feel that the source of most of the pothole noise was the end links. They were shot! I don't regret changing the struts because I don't want any odd tire wear etc and the price was right. Once I get the rear shocks done this week and ride on them for awhile I will report back.
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On my way to 40 in less than a year. I'll never stop the madness. Wrenching keeps me young.
I am sure there are others older than me on this forum as well doing even more than I do.
#108
Guys, you're never too old to be modding. I'm only 24, but I look forward to the comments/tips by "older" members---they tend to be more coherent and organized with their thoughts.
BOT--I'm waiting for jdmwerks to post a new batch for sale in May. Sounds like you guys are reporting fairly positive feedback thus far. My rear end is clunking over every bump.
BOT--I'm waiting for jdmwerks to post a new batch for sale in May. Sounds like you guys are reporting fairly positive feedback thus far. My rear end is clunking over every bump.
#109
haha they are gonna sell out as fast as he gets them now..lmao..its funny cuz i noticed them on ebay b4 anyone one here mentioned them but figured hmmm better not. Once it became a topic on here they sold like hot cakes! Lets hope the price doesnt jump up like everything else that gets popular!
#110
Yeah i hope the price doesnt jump up I am looking to get in on these too. That is one of the main reasons I am getting these ones for my progress springs, It was between these and illuminas. and well you just cant beat this price so i figured i would try them out first
#112
Anymore updates on these? I need new struts for my car and was considering these to save a few bucks. I'm staying with the stock springs. I think I'm getting a little too old (34) to be 'modding' my car. I will be purchasing a classic car and all of my 'extra' money will go to restoring it.
#113
Anymore updates on these? I need new struts for my car and was considering these to save a few bucks. I'm staying with the stock springs. I think I'm getting a little too old (34) to be 'modding' my car. I will be purchasing a classic car and all of my 'extra' money will go to restoring it.
#114
I am in my 40's and it never gets old! In my years of working on cars, I have always enjoyed it and always will. I have a wife that, as Leno puts it, "She rather have me come home smelling like transmissin fluid than cheap perfume."
#117
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAGG...Q5fAccessories
are you sure these aren't still available. I've been hearing decent things about them but nobody has any statements on durability because they haven't been out that long.
are you sure these aren't still available. I've been hearing decent things about them but nobody has any statements on durability because they haven't been out that long.
#118
after 800 miles i have officially blown my front right strut, i think one of my rear ones are starting to go as well. i guess u get what u pay for, im going to save up for some blues or illimunias.