Buying used suspension parts
07-13-2010, 05:39 PM
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Buying used suspension parts What are the key things to ask about and look for when purchasing used suspension parts? Id love to buy all my parts new but I dont quite have the bank account to support that. Mainly asking about items like Konis, LCAs, PHB, etc. Thanks
07-13-2010, 05:51 PM
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cant speak for Konis, but mileage and overall condition is something to look at. I bought all of my UMI stuff used. (LCAs, PHR, Tunnel Mounted Torque Arm) As long as there is no visible damage, and the bushings (or rod ends, or whatever is on them) are good, you should be fine.
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cant speak for Konis, but mileage and overall condition is something to look at. I bought all of my UMI stuff used. (LCAs, PHR, Tunnel Mounted Torque Arm) As long as there is no visible damage, and the bushings (or rod ends, or whatever is on them) are good, you should be fine.
Look around since there are lots of used parts on eBay and whereever. You should be able to pick up a good deal on most everything. The shocks may go fast since a lot of people are looking for used koni's for all the same reasons you are. They are rebuildable and are great shocks.
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I would stay away from anything that has rod ends,
because these wear quick and may be a reason the
piece was taken off. I had a Random Tech torque arm
that I bought used and it was really clunk-tastic.
because these wear quick and may be a reason the
piece was taken off. I had a Random Tech torque arm
that I bought used and it was really clunk-tastic.
