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Mar 21, 2008 | 09:48 PM

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Replacement shocks

I have the factory shocks on my car and am a tick over 100,000 miles. I am broke right now. Like, poor *** college student spent way to much money on a motor and transmission broke. BUT I am hearing bad noises on speedbumps even and I know it is time to get some replacement shocks.

What would you reccomend? Should I spend the money now and get the best and be more broke or is there a set of shocks out there that are affordable and still offer some decent performance? Help a poor kid out, it is appreciated greatly guys

Mar 21, 2008 | 10:28 PM

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If you decide not to go the koni route then i would say go with either KYB adjustables, or the Tokico set off of strano's site. Are you planning on lowering the car or keeping the stock ride height?

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Mar 21, 2008 | 10:32 PM

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If your car has 100k miles on the clock and still has the oem shocks then yes you really need to do smth about it because they must be in pretty bad shape right now, very rough ride, etc, I'd go Bilstein with stock springs, but why don't you call Sam Strano, he'll help you out.

Mar 21, 2008 | 10:34 PM

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Arent the Bilstein shocks on national back order or is it just the HD's that are?

Mar 22, 2008 | 07:57 PM

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Arent the Bilstein shocks on national back order or is it just the HD's that are?

I'm waiting on mine now, I was told 3-4 weeks.

Mar 22, 2008 | 08:30 PM

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i say bmr

Mar 22, 2008 | 11:23 PM

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I might be interested in just a new set of shocks, too. I'm not sure I want to lower my car. I think I can get a really good deal through a friend on bilsteins, so I'd probably end up going with them even if I have to wait a little while.