maximized98

iTrader: (16)

I am just about ready to order some struts and springs. I'm going to go down 2 inches, and i was wondering two things. One, are any struts going to have a warranty with a 2inch drop? Also, say i get the hp's, how long can i expect for these to last on a 2inch drop? Don't want to spend an arm and a leg on struts if they will go out fairly quick.

hectorc

iTrader: (4)

You will need to spend and arm and a leg to get struts that handle a 2 inch drop. If you think the HP are expensive...I suggest to keep saving more money then. Also HP's are only designed to take a midly drop if any. You will need Illuminas so start saving.

96DentKING

http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/productsdisplay.php<-----Best price on a full set of Illuminas that I could find. 442.00 I think..

maximized98

iTrader: (16)

I was using them as an example, there is no need in me spending 400-500 dollars on some struts that will die on me within a couple years or so. Just courious how long these aftermarket struts can handle that amount of drop

97SEdriver

iTrader: (3)

KYB's still have lifetime warranties

felix

iTrader: (13)

Yeah, but the GR2's are only under warranty with a 1.5" drop or less.

vilmaxima

I got a set of Eiback pro-kit about 1.5 inch drop with Tokico Illuminas. I have had them for about 2 years now and its working fine street/city driving.
Not too bumpy at all. (with the illuminas u can always adjust also)

maximized98

iTrader: (16)

So it's safe to say that if i want my struts to last, i need to only drop it 1.5?

Cdg2125

iTrader: (7)

If you're going for a 2" drop or more you should be getting coilovers. Not struts and springs. HP's with a 2" drop will not last long. This is all covered in the suspension stickies.

97SEdriver

iTrader: (3)

My issue with coilovers is the amount people are having to rebuild the dampers. Even JiC suggests to rebuild them every 1.5-2 years, I no longer have that kind of time or patience.

phenryiv1

iTrader: (19)

It is not only the drop- it is also the spring rate that blows struts.

vilmaxima

I got the 1.5" drop cause I know the roads around here wouldnt go well with a 2" drop it would be way too bumpy and uncomfortable. So I guess it also depends on where u will be driving it.

Peebs187

You would hardly notice the differece between a 1.5" or 2" drop side by side. My vote goes to saving yourself a lot more time for driving rather than fixing...