Life of Stock Struts
03-12-09, 07:15 AM
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Life of Stock Struts
I have an 03 Sportdesign with 32k. I plan on replacing the stock springs with L-tuned springs in the near future.
How long are the stock struts designed to last? Should I just replace them when replacing the shocks even though they only have 32k on them?
I haven't looked at them for leaking/wear.
Eric
How long are the stock struts designed to last? Should I just replace them when replacing the shocks even though they only have 32k on them?
I haven't looked at them for leaking/wear.
Eric
03-12-09, 08:25 AM
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you should generally get aftermarket shocks anyway, simply because your stock struts will likely wear out faster on different springs. that said, i highly doubt you have any real wear as it is right now.
. how DOES it ride anyway?
03-20-09, 11:07 AM
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Is a difference felt on the street with a shocks/springs/strut bars (front & rear) setup as opposed to a coilovers'/strut bars (front & rear) setup? Also, what are the pros and cons of each setup??
03-20-09, 04:18 PM
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really?
there's a sticky right at the top of this subforum that says shocks/springs vs. coilovers
03-20-09, 04:40 PM
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Ride quality has to do with spring rate, dampening settings, and how low you're riding. You will feel a difference just because the your parts will be different. Coilovers do not ride better just because they're coilovers. You have soft and stiff springs/coilovers. No matter what you choose, it's probably going to feel unique.
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