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12-31-2007, 09:44 AM

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hello if you are interested I have a brand new set of tokiko hp struts and gas struts + Tein S tech lowering springs (2.2 inch drop) if your interested give me a call at 310) 666-8274 or email me at jeffrey@benico-construction.com

I am will be willing to sell them to you pretty cheaply since I already have a full suspension system.

I will sell you the tokiko HP for... 250$ and the Tein S tech for 150$ (that's DIRT CHEAP) brand new in box.

12-31-2007, 02:09 PM

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Where are you located? How much to ship to zip 17603?

12-31-2007, 02:33 PM

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If you are looking to stay your ride height then the S-Techs are not for you. They will give you the lowest drop you can get on springs... period. If you want to stay around the same ride height you are now then go with H&R's or H-Techs. GL man... Check out the link I posted up in this thread. There is a ton of info and pics of drops on which types of springs / strut combo's.

12-31-2007, 02:59 PM

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I have heard good things about Maxspeed springs.

12-31-2007, 03:01 PM

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Im not interested in lowering my car at all. I just want to replace the struts and shocks.

12-31-2007, 03:10 PM

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just go with the cheapest route. go on regional forums and ask about strut install. i bet i can install struts 100% better than the stealership can. just because its the dealership that doesnt mean they gonna take good care of your car. seriously id take the time to save some money. if money is not a factor then go ahead and go to the dealers.

12-31-2007, 03:19 PM

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Well, the service department at my dealership is very good. My sister used to work there and she knows most of the people there. I have taken my car there a few times before and i have no complaints. I have had much better luck there than i have ever had at independant shops.

12-31-2007, 08:48 PM

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So you'd be willing to pay maybe double what an independent shop would charge and even more than double if a fellow member helps you out? Seriously?

01-01-2008, 08:38 AM

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im not sure yet, im very particular on who works on my cars.

01-01-2008, 11:32 AM

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I keep telling you, you will not be disappointed if you make the drive and I do the install. I'd say a fellow orger is a little more particular in their work than the dealer.

01-01-2008, 11:40 AM

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im not sure yet, im very particular on who works on my cars.

I am too, but not to the point where I'd pay nearly double the price. It would be hard to find a shop that couldn't properly install struts.

01-01-2008, 11:57 AM

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I'm in Central Jersey. I charge $125 labor for installation. I'd say it's worth the 2 hour drive. I'll teach you every step as we go along.

Additionally, if you're willing to spend that much money, get some better struts, like Tokico's. They're cheaper than OEM parts anyway.

Do you install coilovers?

01-02-2008, 10:38 AM

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Or Eibachs

01-02-2008, 12:35 PM

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please don't go to the dealer. as i was scrolling down this thread the intensity was building as I didn't know if you went to the dealer or not

01-02-2008, 03:48 PM

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Go ahead and start flamming. Yes i did get it done at the dealer. Im just going to say that im 100% satisfied with them. It drives like a whole different car.

01-02-2008, 03:55 PM

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at least you are happy with the choice.

01-02-2008, 04:12 PM

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Some people just never learn

01-03-2008, 11:00 AM

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6SPD02SE I am in Los Angeles, 90025. If I could POST a new thread ... I would sell the

Tokiko HP and the Tein-S-techs on the main board but I can't. You can call me at 310) 666-8274 or email me at jeffrey@benico-construction.com

I haven't figured out what the shipping cost will be but I will sell it for cheap. I am trying to sell both for 400$ which I think is pretty good.. 250$ for struts / shock absorbers and coils.

Both sets are still in it's original box.

01-03-2008, 11:02 AM

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oops I guess I am too late haha

01-04-2008, 07:11 PM

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Do you still have these? Just wondering if these would work on an 05 Altima. Im not sure. I might want them. Thanks.

01-04-2008, 11:45 PM

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They won't work on an 05 Altima. Get the right stuff for your car.

01-05-2008, 12:23 AM

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Yeah, thats what I figured.

01-11-2008, 11:30 AM

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I made an appointment at the Nissan dealership for my car to have new shocks and struts installed. They quoted me a price of $1,100 including an alignment. Is this the average price? Sounds a little high to me, but then again I found out everything for this car is expensive.

$1100 sounds like a lot to me... Shouldn't cost more than 300-400..

01-11-2008, 05:11 PM

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Yea, we know. The OP didn't agree.

01-16-2008, 10:40 AM

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damn thats alot of money for new shocks!

I just bought a brand new set of Tokico HP shocks/struts for 280 Shipped on ebay and i will have a local .ORG member install them. Total cost will be $400-450. NOT $1100 ?!?