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02-06-13, 04:35 PM

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New or Rebuild Coilovers?

My '98 GS300 came with JIC coilovers. They're pretty much shot so it's time for an upgrade. I contacted JIC and they said a rebuild would cost $150 each, plus S&H. After reading several threads, I am at a toss up of getting a new set of Megan EZ's, which will be around that price, or rebuilding the JIC's. Chime in people.

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02-06-13, 08:05 PM

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JIC > Megan

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02-06-13, 08:07 PM

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i'd rebuild, JIC is some quality stuff.

will they deal with u on shipping or is there any place closer to home? (shipping those things out would be crazy money wise)

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02-06-13, 08:18 PM

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That sucks, I haven't heard too much about JIC. Megan from what I hear aren't too good. I should be picking up some stance soon. Glad they're local.

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02-07-13, 03:59 AM

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rebuild the JIC, much better quality and you get to tell people you have JIC.

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02-07-13, 04:00 AM

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That sucks, I haven't heard too much about JIC. Megan from what I hear aren't too good. I should be picking up some stance soon. Glad they're local.

then you dont know coilovers, look into BC instead of stance.

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02-07-13, 07:57 AM

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I'm not sure which model these JIC's are but I contacted JIC here in Cali and they will be doing the rebuilds. I do know they're 15 way adjustable so I assumed I could go with Megan's 15 way adjustables also. Thanks for the info guys.

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02-07-13, 12:22 PM

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JIC FTW..ive been ridin on mine for the last 20k miles...owned them for 4yrs tho..cant believe u would debate JIC over megans

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02-07-13, 12:23 PM

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JIC FTW..ive been ridin on mine for the last 15k miles...owned them for 5yrs tho..cant believe u would debate JIC over megans

only drove 15k miles in 5 years?

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02-07-13, 12:27 PM

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Keep the JIC's if you can.

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02-07-13, 12:28 PM

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JIC FTW!
I have these and went through the process of rebuilding. I would recommend it!
Im in WI and shipping was not too bad.. so for you in Cali it shold be much cheaper.
They ride great and can go loow!

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02-07-13, 01:02 PM

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Lol. Sorry I'm new to the Lexus scene so I wouldn't know the difference between the quality of JIC and Megan. However, thanks for the input everyone. Rebuilding the JIC's it is...JIC FTW!! Now I need a set of struts to run on while the JIC's are being rebuilt...lol. Thanks again everyone.

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