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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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What struts to get

Well after quite a few hours of research i still have some unanswered questions.

I recently bought some sprint lowering springs and I originally wanted to go with KYB AGX struts. But after reading some stuff i realized they are very stiff even on the lowest setting. So what im wondering is what are some reccomended struts for the spring lowering springs? Im still young so i can handle a fairly stiff ride.

Also the other thing im wondering is, about the bumpstops, boots front mounts, and mount bearings. I will not be installing the suspension myself, so if someone could give me a list of what i need to purchase in order to install them that would be great. Or if someone could point me in the direction of a previous thread that answers most of my questions that would be great.

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Koni's anything else would be uncivilized......i usuallly recommend atleast bearings up front and dustboot/bumpstop combo from cattman are usually a good deal
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Koni's require the original strut housing to be reused correct? I dont know if i could get a shop to do that ill have to ask first. So atleast get the new bearings up front, my car has almost 190K miles so i guess i should replace the mounts too.

Id like to know a little more info about the dustboot/bumpstop combo. If i get the dustboot do they include the bumpstop or are they part of it? Im not really sure about the bumpstop.

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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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do it ur self...all it takes is a pipe cutter or hack saw....the ones form cattman are an all in one bumpstop/boot
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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The Cattman dustboots are KYB, that you can pretty much get anywhere!
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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With Sprints the only way to go is with Konis. Up front youll want either shortened 4th gen yellows or the shorter 3rd gen reds. You will have no suspension travel with any other strut. Rears are not a big deal, any adjustable will be fine, but again Konis are the best overall.

You may want to reconsider the Sprint springs, they are not very good in the long run.
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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^^^ thts true, reason why im going back to stock
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