Ok, I need some advice, Suspension/Strut Bars Options

[CastrolCelica]

Ok, so everything on my car is running beautifully. There's just one main problem with the car, and that's that the shocks are pretty much on their last legs. I don't know how hard it is to do myself.. all I know is that I've never done it haha. I don't know what brand is best, or exactly what the heck I need to buy.

Also, on a slightly related note, if anyone knows about good strut bars and who I should contact that would be great. I have a VIS hood though, which will NOT go down if there's ANYTHING even slightly hitting it. So I guess I'm just trying to see if all the engine bay struts will not arch too high for my style hood.

Thanks for the help in advance.

[samir0189]

suspension is fairly simple. If you are just looking for an OEM strut replacement, your options are monroe, kyb, and maybe gabriel makes some too. Some argue that KYB is the best out of these but idk. i have monroe and never had kyb, or anything else. (there are the more expensive upgrades like koni's or bilsteins, or full coilovers. )

For springs there are quite a few options. do a little searching if you are interested in those, there are tein, megan, eibach.. etc. You are right, you dont have to replace the springs really unless you want to lower.

If you are hearing noises, like metal on metal, kinda weirdness coming from the top of the struts, you need to buy new strut mounts as well. those run about $50 a piece, one for each strut.

The job of struts is really simple, unbolt the 3 bolts for the mount for each strut, and there are two lower bolts to get it out, then just make sure you use a spring compressor to safely remove and install the spring. A friend does come in handy.


Make sure you get your alignment checked when you do struts, or you will chew up your tires. If you decide to lower, invest in a camber kit. Hope this helps you buddy!!

This post has been edited by samir0189: Nov 18, 2009 - 5:07 PM