Need suggestions on shocks.
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Need suggestions on shocks.
Hi,
I need to replace my shocks. I have already purchased brand new L-tuned springs, and want some sort of comparable shock. I was hoping Bilstein HD shocks were available for my 2001 GS430, but it is looking like they are not. I just can't seem to find them anywhere.
Can anyone suggest another really quality shock that will be close to stock stiffness.
I need to replace my shocks. I have already purchased brand new L-tuned springs, and want some sort of comparable shock. I was hoping Bilstein HD shocks were available for my 2001 GS430, but it is looking like they are not. I just can't seem to find them anywhere.
Can anyone suggest another really quality shock that will be close to stock stiffness.
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I have heard the KYB shock is basically the old l-tuned shock and is still available...
I dont know if it is a specific model of shock, but others would know...
anyone?
I dont know if it is a specific model of shock, but others would know...
anyone?
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Thanks guys. I am not sure either, but everywhere I go, the only bilstein that is available for my car is that Coil-Over system. Which is not what I want. It also seems that the gs300 and gs400 share some shocks, but the gs430 is completely different. This sux.
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See, here lies the problem. I don't really live in McDonalds. I live in NYC. The roads here are so bad, unless you come here, you will not understand. I just came back from CA. I was in Chino, LA, and SF on business. The worst roads I have experienced in CA, were a million times better than in NY.
I drove a car with Tein, that thing was way too rough for NY. It did have 18" rims, but still, I thought the car would fall apart on the Belt Parkway (local highway). The functionality is nice, but it is just way too much for me. So I have a plan to solve some handling problems. I will try to stay with the softer, spring and shock setup, while getting stiffer sway-bars, and additional bracing. I think I should be able to maintain a decent ride, while improving handling just a bit.
I need someone to recommend a good shock for me. GR-2 are crap I think, I never liked them, had them on an I30T before and on a Maxima, Bilsteins are sweet my brothers two BMWs. Koni Yellows might be overkill. I don't know what else to do. I hope I don't end up with GR-2s.
I drove a car with Tein, that thing was way too rough for NY. It did have 18" rims, but still, I thought the car would fall apart on the Belt Parkway (local highway). The functionality is nice, but it is just way too much for me. So I have a plan to solve some handling problems. I will try to stay with the softer, spring and shock setup, while getting stiffer sway-bars, and additional bracing. I think I should be able to maintain a decent ride, while improving handling just a bit.
I need someone to recommend a good shock for me. GR-2 are crap I think, I never liked them, had them on an I30T before and on a Maxima, Bilsteins are sweet my brothers two BMWs. Koni Yellows might be overkill. I don't know what else to do. I hope I don't end up with GR-2s.
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the bilsteins are here..
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/
I live in Philly which has as bad road as NYC (not so much though)
And what spring beside L-Tune?
Thanks..
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the bilsteins are here..
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/
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Seems like they are all the same for GS 300/400/430. Well, logically if the Tein coilovers are the same for all of them, then shocks/struts should also be the same.
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Cool thanks guys. I just noticed your replies, I have to say that is some great re-assurance. I ordered them.
I also called up Bilstein, they told me that as long as the years match up, I should be fine. They say that the car model numbers are usually not up to date, but the years are.
I also called up Bilstein, they told me that as long as the years match up, I should be fine. They say that the car model numbers are usually not up to date, but the years are.
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Cool thanks guys. I just noticed your replies, I have to say that is some great re-assurance. I ordered them.
I also called up Bilstein, they told me that as long as the years match up, I should be fine. They say that the car model numbers are usually not up to date, but the years are.
I also called up Bilstein, they told me that as long as the years match up, I should be fine. They say that the car model numbers are usually not up to date, but the years are.