Problems with Espelir lowering springs
Dec 13, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Problems with Espelir lowering springs
I put some espelir lowering springs on my 1992 SC400 with new KYB G2 struts/shocks and my front drivers side strut/shock keeps blowing out... im on my second in 3 months ( less than 1500 miles)!!!!! Anyone else experience this???
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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No, i got a set myself still like brand new
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Long as you installed it correctly it ain't your fault.
Dec 13, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Do you still have the rubber dust covers on your shocks? If not, that may be your reason. Dirt is getting in there.
Dec 13, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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I've never seen struts blow that fast. Would the dust covers really cause them to blow that fast?
Dec 14, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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I'm not sure but I'm going to take it back to the shop that installed and tell them to check and replace the dust cover.
Dec 14, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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It appears the GR-2's can't keep up with the progressive spring rates of the ASD's.
Dec 14, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Dec 14, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Candela
It appears the GR-2's can't keep up with the progressive spring rates of the ASD's.
I disagree. I've had Espelir ASD springs and GR-2 on my car for the last 40K miles (rear) and 20K miles (front). They are still feeling strong.
Dec 14, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Luxor
I disagree. I've had Espelir ASD springs and GR-2 on my car for the last 40K miles (rear) and 20K miles (front). They are still feeling strong.
im gonna have to agree here, on my white SC i had the ASD's springs with the GR-2's shocks since 2010. Sold the car to a friend that drives it daily and its still going strong on the same set up
Dec 15, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Not sure on those struts. I have had zero problems with Tokico Blues with these springs.
Dec 15, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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1JZPWRD
Not sure on those struts. I have had zero problems with Tokico Blues with these springs.
+1 I have the same setup no problems
Dec 15, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Luxor
I disagree. I've had Espelir ASD springs and GR-2 on my car for the last 40K miles (rear) and 20K miles (front). They are still feeling strong.
Thanks for the input, it did seem unrealistic that his shocks kept blowing.
speedmike, maybe try buying those shocks from a different retailer?
Dec 15, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Must be an issue with installation. I dropped it off yesterday they are gonna repair it for free. Hopefully they get it right this time!
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