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Old 01-22-2010, 02:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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struts....

Its been a while since i have been on here lol I just recently moved into a new apartment with the gf and everything is now starting to calm down finally....

I need new struts on the Rolla and i am looking to drop it very soon. What do you guys think the best struts are out there for the 98 Rolla??
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In terms of stiffness:
Koni>tokico>kyb-gr2

In terms of price:
Koni>tokico>kyb-gr2

KYB makes a great oem replacement. Tokico's are stiffer, and make for better handling. Koni's are really stiff, and have better handling, but are expensive.

I recently got shocks, and plan to get tokico's when things settle down for me.
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the warranty company replaced mine on my 02 with the standard monroes and in a year its like they were neveer changed
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Best struts?

Koni Yellows.
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or you can change to Coilovers but those are very exp. about 1k for Ksports. shox.com has the cheapest prices for shocks/struts i've seen. don't forget the mount and boots.
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or you can change to Coilovers but those are very exp. about 1k for Ksports. shox.com has the cheapest prices for shocks/struts i've seen. don't forget the mount and boots.

koni yellows + ground control coilover = the win on any car.

this is what i have decided to buy this spring since my shocks have been long gone.
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Best struts?

Koni Yellows.
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I got my GR-2s for $128 rear and $142 front sets, and you can still find them on eBay for $271 shipped for the set. Good ride overall, great OEM-type replacement. I also got the Tein H-tech springs, but kinda wish I went with an OEM replacement, as they can be kinda bouncy over rough streets. On smooth streets and turns, they're great; but winter in Boston is pot hole central.
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I've got Monroe GT Reflex shocks in mine and they've been great so far. Would definitely recommend them.
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I got my GR-2s for $128 rear and $142 front sets, and you can still find them on eBay for $271 shipped for the set. Good ride overall, great OEM-type replacement. I also got the Tein H-tech springs, but kinda wish I went with an OEM replacement, as they can be kinda bouncy over rough streets. On smooth streets and turns, they're great; but winter in Boston is pot hole central.

Yea, roads here aren't that bad lol. Im a few hours south of you. So KYB GR-2's are my decision for price. I am thinking of lowering in the future obviously so do the Teins work with the GR-2's well?? (if its not pot hole central?? lol)
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If you're getting H-Techs, yes.

If you're getting S-Techs, no.
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