Shocks are leaking. Upgrade suggestions?
#1
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Shocks are leaking. Upgrade suggestions?
Dealer said my Rear shocks are leaking. Someone put the bug in my head to get coil overs but I have no clue about anything suspension related. He mentioned megan LP, and i saw some other promising ones like Koni Sport Kit, or Koni FSD. I want to retain stock ride quality, or better, and if it drops the car, only a very conservative drop, because the roads are bad here. and i don't want to spend more than 1000. any suggestions?
******Doing some more research, I'm really liking reviews of the Koni FSD shocks. They sound pretty sex. Does anyone have any experience with them or know where i should get them from?
******Thoughts on Koni FSD + Swift springs anyone?
******Doing some more research, I'm really liking reviews of the Koni FSD shocks. They sound pretty sex. Does anyone have any experience with them or know where i should get them from?
******Thoughts on Koni FSD + Swift springs anyone?
Last edited by Fojo; 11-14-15 at 02:57 PM.
#2
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Dealer said my Rear shocks are leaking. Someone put the bug in my head to get coil overs but I have no clue about anything suspension related. He mentioned megan LP, and i saw some other promising ones like Koni Sport Kit, or Koni FSD. I want to retain stock ride quality, or better, and if it drops the car, only a very conservative drop, because the roads are bad here. and i don't want to spend more than 1000. any suggestions?
******Doing some more research, I'm really liking reviews of the Koni FSD shocks. They sound pretty sex. Does anyone have any experience with them or know where i should get them from?
******Thoughts on Koni FSD + Swift springs anyone?
******Doing some more research, I'm really liking reviews of the Koni FSD shocks. They sound pretty sex. Does anyone have any experience with them or know where i should get them from?
******Thoughts on Koni FSD + Swift springs anyone?
#3
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Thank you! I'm actually looking for a good price on the Koni FSDs right now. Recommend anywhere I should get them from?
#4
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The Struts on my 2006 IS350 OEM started to leak around 125k miles. I replaced them with Koni FSD and could not be happier. I got them from Autoplicity for $650 shipped in August. They are more expensive now for some reasons but you might want to contact them and see what they say.
#5
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The Struts on my 2006 IS350 OEM started to leak around 125k miles. I replaced them with Koni FSD and could not be happier. I got them from Autoplicity for $650 shipped in August. They are more expensive now for some reasons but you might want to contact them and see what they say.
#6
I also have leaking shocks (1 front and 1 rear) and am about to put on the sport package springs/shocks in place of my current standard setup. I have just over 97,000 miles on my car for what it's worth. I have looked into suspension options over the years and always figured I would go this route when the time came. My decision was based on various posts by Kurtz on the topic and other research.
#7
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I also have leaking shocks (1 front and 1 rear) and am about to put on the sport package springs/shocks in place of my current standard setup. I have just over 97,000 miles on my car for what it's worth. I have looked into suspension options over the years and always figured I would go this route when the time came. My decision was based on various posts by Kurtz on the topic and other research.
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#8
The shocks are within a couple bucks of each other from 'standard' to 'sport'. The extra cost associated with me going this route is replacing all the springs which was another $300 to $400. I don't have the prices in front of me.
#10
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I posted a review, I went with Eibach Pro springs. Lowered 1.5 inches. I made sure they would work with the FSDs by calling Koni.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...g-springs.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...g-springs.html
#12
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Like I said, expensive for all parts, labor, alignment. .
#13
Sounds like Koni FSD is the best ?
116k miles with the is350, Rear right shock leaking too. Ride is soooo harsh, but not bouncy !. The interior vibrates and rattles on each bump.
It feels like all shocks are blown.
I wonder which setup would achive the best driving comfort giving that the roads are extremely bad, too many bumps and holes. That's what you get living in the oil rich country Saudi Arabia
116k miles with the is350, Rear right shock leaking too. Ride is soooo harsh, but not bouncy !. The interior vibrates and rattles on each bump.
It feels like all shocks are blown.
I wonder which setup would achive the best driving comfort giving that the roads are extremely bad, too many bumps and holes. That's what you get living in the oil rich country Saudi Arabia
#15
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Sounds like Koni FSD is the best ?
116k miles with the is350, Rear right shock leaking too. Ride is soooo harsh, but not bouncy !. The interior vibrates and rattles on each bump.
It feels like all shocks are blown.
I wonder which setup would achive the best driving comfort giving that the roads are extremely bad, too many bumps and holes. That's what you get living in the oil rich country Saudi Arabia
116k miles with the is350, Rear right shock leaking too. Ride is soooo harsh, but not bouncy !. The interior vibrates and rattles on each bump.
It feels like all shocks are blown.
I wonder which setup would achive the best driving comfort giving that the roads are extremely bad, too many bumps and holes. That's what you get living in the oil rich country Saudi Arabia
I CANT WAIT until my door panels and dash is replaced to get rid of all the little rattles it will feel like a new car again with these shocks