Advice on Buying Struts/Shocks

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Feb 17, 2002 | 09:48 AM

Conrad283

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Advice on Buying Struts/Shocks

I was wondering if it is better to buy new or used shock/struts?

Conrad

Feb 17, 2002 | 09:50 AM

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new!!

Feb 17, 2002 | 09:50 AM

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Re: Advice on Buying Struts/Shocks

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I was wondering if it is better to buy new or used shock/struts?

Conrad

get new shocks so you'll know they'll last longer and you'll get the full effect.

Feb 17, 2002 | 09:51 AM

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New

Definitely new.

Feb 17, 2002 | 09:52 AM

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Re: New

new or pay almost nothing if they are used so you aren't that dissapointed if they blow.

Feb 18, 2002 | 06:11 PM

kmax97

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trust me... go with the new ones.

Feb 19, 2002 | 09:07 AM

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Re: Advice on Buying Struts/Shocks

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Originally posted by Conrad283
I was wondering if it is better to buy new or used shock/struts?

Conrad

Under no circumstances should you buy used suspension components. If I were you the H&R or Eibach springs with Tokico blue shocks offer an excellent upgrade. Lowers the car around 1.3" and makes it corner incredibly well. The ride suffers a bit but you get used to it. If you dont have a front strut tower brace (FSTB) get it as soon as possible. 17" wheels with 235-40 Z tires would also be a plus if the money is available. You dont have to do it all at once.