My I35's front shocks/struts seems to be going bad (I can hear clanking/double clanking) everytime there is a bump or a dip.

Do you guys recommend replacing them with stock ones or aftermarket ones ? if so which ones ?

THanks.

 

I just replaced all around with KYB GR2s all around and like the ride as the rears in my car were bottoming out bad. Still have a small clunk in the front, but may be from bad motor mounts; it's a work in progress.

Last owner of the car replaced rears about 80k miles ago with Monroes that were already shot. Fronts looked like the factory ones... with 220k miles on them so I replaced them and the front mounts while I was at it.

If you're doing it yourself, I found the best deal at my local Advance Auto Parts by using an online coupon (from a maxima.org ad BTW) and picking up in the store.

Not sure what brand you'll be recommended if you go to a shop, all the ones around here seem to like Monroe.

Good Luck!

 

I'm in the same boat as you after going from a Tokiko illumina 4 way setup to all stockers... The stockers are toast at 62k and about to be replaced.. If you're lowering at all add Illuminas at least. The adjustments are a nice way to customize the feel you want.. I'm swapping in Maxipad SE springs (less float than our luxury's) with stock SE fronts, and Illuminas for the rear.. Tightening the rear should keep the car planted better at all speeds.

 

Sorry to hijack an I35 thread, but I have an
I30 and want to lower my car about 1.5-2".

Is there a drop spring you guys recommend that keeps a comfortable ride?

 

Im in the same boat as you except I have already taken action. Try the Eibach Pro Kit, lowers the exact amount you specified. It has a million mile warranty and the overall reviews have been very positive. Might want to get an alignment kit with it though because from what I hear camber CAN be thrown off, so I ordered oine jsut in case. Order through tire rack instead of through the company, its $100 less. I ordered mine today in fact. Can't wait to put them on

 

What shocks are you running with your Eibachs?

 

What shocks are you running? Stock?

 

Oh, just stock shocks, although I would recommend getting aftermarket shocks as my shocks are really old and i am risking the chance of blowing them out. KYB AGX or Tokico Illuminas seem pretty good. I don't have enough for either right now...

 

Are you going to replace the coil springs while you are at it?

I want to replace my struts soon, but not sure if I should do springs at the same time. If a coil spring is not rusty or broken, should it need replacement?

 

Typically the springs don't need replacing. Shock absorbers are the ones that need replacing, as well as bushings, etc.

If you want to keep the springs at stock height, then I wouldn't replace them. 99% of the reason why people replace their springs is to lower the car.

 

would anyone suggest buying these as a suspension kit fount these are ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...#ht_4076wt_939

because right now i hear rattling in the front passenger area. hear them on bumps as the op said except mine is 96 i30. Plus i just had my lower control arm replaced

 

His feedback looks pretty bad.

 

ohh haha i saw it haha but im trying to look at the setup like what the op has because my stock ones are still on mine. and the eibach + illuminas sound interesting. looking for something with the feel of stock suspension.

 

hey i have to replace my front struts im running the tokico illiumina coil overs but with Nj streets and all the pot hols i wanted to go with something a little bit more durable any idea????

 

Well are you going for a whole new suspension setup? I know Cattman Perf. offers a package that has Progress Springs (Drop: 1.7 front 1.5 back) with KYB AGXs for around 500. Its also something to consider

 

really and you can set that up to feel the same as the stock setup right?

 

Well I personally can't say so for I have no knowledge of it giving a stock ride feel, but I'm sure there are couple org members that have such a setup. You can even google for the reviews.

Ha sounds like you really value ride quality.

 

yeah it's my dad, dad's boss, and my uncle who is on my butt about it. i take them everywhere too and such so that's another thing. and yeah i like the ride quality with the stock suspension that i have now and i like it. comfortable hah

 

Ive gone through 3 sets of suspension since ive owned my i30 and ill have to say, spring and struts for our cars arent that great. I went through ksports in 04, then in 06 i went to tein stech on maxima se factory struts. I went to tokico struts and since 08 I now have tein SS coilovers. The coil overs brought the stock feel back but when u lay into the suspension, you feel the superior performance of coil overs. Ive spent over 5 grand on suspension alone. I would do it right the 1st time considering your going to spend 5-600, you might as well spend 1200 for the coil overs. Youll never look back.

 

well ill need to save up tiens tiens or save up for my mom's i30 yeee haha

 

KYB AGX or GR2's all day (IMO)

 

Only until you finally meet coilovers my friend ...

 

Im getting Megan Coilovers installed next week since my shocks are blown and i completely bottom out when i drive...anyone have any feedback on Megans?

 

I bought ksport in the beginning and learned my lesson about "cheap coilovers". If your gonna do it, do it right. I would go with teins or jic-magic.

 

im replacing my illuminas with the HP series in the front is it ok to leave the illuminas in the rear.

 

Just replaced my fronts with KYB GR-2s on Saturday. I hope to install the rear this weekend.

 

I replaced the front with KYB GR-2 and rear with Monroe Sena-Trac recently. Feel some improvement but not significantly. I guess my old struts were just worn (84k)but not bad yet.

 

Why would you do that? I'm not criticizing, just wondering because I am trying to figure out a suspension setup and those are both on my list.

 

 

Really!?! You bumped a 2 year old thread for a kissy face!?! Really??

 

just replaced my front struts on my 2001 I30 and couldnt be happier
i went with the FCS full assembled "kit".


they were approx $108 each

they are not top of the line but didnt want to spend a ton of money

took me about an hour to install, and recommend a front end alignment after.

i'm happy!

 

Sensen!