As you guys are probably already are of, I recently did the whole suspension. Here are the pics...

The struts are Tokico Illuminas with CE lowering springs. I also replaced all the rubber seats, bump stops/ boots, bearings, bushings, and poly tubes.

The car rides great!!! I keep it set on 3 in the front and 4 in the rear. Eventhough the ride is stiffer, the ride is still more smooth due to the new bushings, and bearings and all that stuff. Plus, I now longer get that horrible vibration above 60 mph!!!

Front Stock Wheel Gap, and no the car IS NOT jacked up!



All jacked up.



As you can see the stock suspension was in need on replacement.
Much of the old boots were coming apart in "strips"
and getting lodged in the strut itself. NOT GOOD!



Compressing the spring...



Exploded view of compenets

 

No post install pics?

 

Me and a newly assembled unit....



Front unit installed....



New Front wheel gap...



New rear unit....



Rear unit installed...

 

New rear wheel gap...



Over all look...

 

LOL...spoke too soon. Looks great! I think Illuminas are THE choice for cars with lowering springs.

 

I agree. The ablitiy to change settings is fantastic, plus the quality is top notch!

 

Great stance, but those chrome 27-spokes kill me.

No offense- the car look great and you should be proud of your work.

 

nice...........

 

None taken... I am fully aware of the ugly rim status. Because winter is coming I put them back on beacuse they are my winter wheels with all season rubber. I have my 6 spoke gunmetal 17s with high performance rubber for the summer. They are not exactly something you want to drive on in the winter.

 

Good work, I am jealous of the illuminas

 

Thanks. What are you running for struts?

 

Ah- I see. Yeah, I doubt that the CO winters are good for the finish on the rims, nor are the tires appropriate for winter weather...

 

Gr-2's, I like them but they ain't no Illuminas