mikomill

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I have a 2002 gs430 with 140,000 miles and i believe i need new struts in the front.
I hear a banging noise when i hit the tar lines in the road.
Im going with eibach springs and KYB struts, it seems to be a proven solution.
I have new front struts, mounts and a set of Eibach springs coming but i can't afford the rear struts right now. Im also replacing the front lower caster arms.

If i put the new kyb struts, control arms and springs on the front now and wait a few weeks to buy and install the rear struts and Eibach springs later would that screw up anything else on my car?

I would get the front end alignment right away because I'm replacing, front caster arms, struts and springs. Would it ride okay with new struts and eibach springs on the front and stock suspension in the rear?

Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. I have a 1200 mile trip coming up around the 4th of july and i don't want to drive that far with the front banging over every little bump.

Thanks
Michael

usa5655

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why dont u go with coilovers??

mikomill

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Cost, this seems like a more economical solution.

UberNoob

speaking of economical

you can pick up the KYBs on sale now
front
http://autoshepherd.com/kyb-341266-e...-assembly.html
rear
http://autoshepherd.com/kyb-341267-e...-assembly.html

eibach springs
http://autoshepherd.com/eibach-82551...e-springs.html

theres a coupon code for $30 off $250 of more
"DADGRAD30" (enter it at checkout without the quotes)

personally though, i would still prefer coil-overs

mikomill

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I already bought KYB struts for the front, strut mounts and an Eibach pro kit.

If i put the new kyb struts, control arms and springs on the front now and wait a few weeks to buy and install the rear struts and Eibach springs later would that screw up anything else on my car?

I would get the front end alignment right away because I'm replacing, front caster arms, struts and springs. Would it ride okay with new struts and eibach springs on the front and stock suspension in the rear?

thanks
Michael

chicov8

this combo is about $700, megan e-z are around $600, oem struts from sewell are $300
and its gona ride like with new struts on front and old on back

tmf2004

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yea man Megans are about $649.00

mikomill

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I ALREADY bought KYB struts for the front and Eibach springs so it really doesn't matter what the price is for coil overs. Im also not interested in getting coil over because i already paid for the KYB struts and the Eibach springs.

Can anyone tell mewhat will happen If i put new struts and springs on the front and wait a few weeks to do the rear? Will that screw anything up? How will the ride be?
thanks
Michael

1GSLuVeR

LOL Coil Overs FTW!!!! I love how the older guys all agree on one thing. As much as you already bought the springs, the OG's are right about the coil overs, they ARE more economical and do last a lot longer. No it will not mess anything up in the rear if you decide to change them out later, like chicov8 said earlier

mikomill

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I got the front KYB struts for $85 each and the springs for $270.
Where are you guys finding Megan EZ for $600?

tmf2004

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$679.00

http://www.jmautoracing.com/19982005...s-p-50436.html


If there's one thing i need right with the GS its coilovers..

I did a quick look on google but u maybe able to find them cheaper.. idk

mikomill

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Alright, you talked me into it. Im returning the KYB and the Eibach and getting coilovers.

Anyone good any used ones for sale or am i better off getting new Megan EZ's?
Anyone have problems with JMautoracing?

tmf2004

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U can always check the classifieds even go back a few months to see if people still have them.. U never know.. U could get a nice set of Teins or Tanabe's for a good price used..

UberNoob

megans are crap though IMO

id rather go with tein basics than megans

eitherway, if you choose to do the fronts first, ull need an alignment then
and when you get the rear changed at a later date, ull need another alignment then
so it may be cheaper to do it all in one shot just to save on alignment costs (not that it costs a heck lot to do alignment)

L3XOTIC

Tein coilovers are good but lots of folks run Megans and are happy