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Old 03-10-15, 06:29 AM
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I'm scheduled to have my GS lowered tomorrow with some RSR downs and the mechanic recommended that I also change the struts. Said it wouldn't cost anymore for labor so I don't believe he's trying to up-sell me.

Is this necessary since the RSR's are only 1-1.4 inch drop? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by mmilo1
I'm scheduled to have my GS lowered tomorrow with some RSR downs and the mechanic recommended that I also change the struts. Said it wouldn't cost anymore for labor so I don't believe he's trying to up-sell me.

Is this necessary since the RSR's are only 1-1.4 inch drop? Thanks!
Not normally needed.
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I understand the mechanic in this, I thought the same when I did my solara. It had about 30k miles on it so I figured to do both while all it's apart.
Tokico struts and tein springs.
So it depends on how old your ride is or miles your struts have.
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Awesome, thanks for the info guys! I ended up doing springs only, i have a 2013 AWD with about 11k miles. Will post pics once the wheels are on.
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