Shocks and struts, recommendations

[Kilipo'sMom]

Hi all,I am getting ready to replace the shocks and struts on (Kilipo's) my car. (1989 240sx).

Any recomendations would be helpful. One mechanic recommends Monroe and will do all four for $500. Another mentioned a japanese brand that is a gas strut. His price is $387 just for the front.

I appreciate your input regarding brands and what is reasonable.

I also need to replace the speedomoter as the needle bounces all over the place. Any recommendations on that?

Thanks,Kilipos' mom

[Hijacker]

You can use any speedo from an 89 or 90 model and solve your problem.

As for struts, I usually prefer KYB brand shocks. The GR2s are a good buy IMO and last quite a while.

[fun240]

Replacing the shocks and struts have to be the easiest thing ever. Its like, 4 bolts.

Anyways, Do it yourself, don't let some douche bag over charge you for something that takes 20 minutes to do.

I would definitly recommend coilovers. Megans are "Good" some people have problems some people don't. And they're cheap.

If not. Go with KYB Gr-2's. It is a Gas Shock, and you will notice a small drop in the suspension. These are about 200-400. I believe.

Eibach Sportlines (2.1 inch drop in front, 2.5 inch drop in rear) $200 for all 4 springs.

Have someone put the springs on the struts for ya, install, and the car will ride a lot lower, and handle 10 times better!

I have sportlines on stock struts, and i noticed a huge drop when i used only the springs.

Good luck!

[hbpignosePA]

stock struts w blow w lowering springs.... just to let u know

kyb are the cheapest route

the adjustables are the better choice, and not much more... shouldnt be hard to do it yourself, u just need someone to change the top mounts to the new struts w the springs (new or factory ones)

[chaosli]

get d2 racing coil overs they r lifetime warranty no need to worry about springs and shocks anymore BTW they r like 700-800 a piece.

KYB is good they make OEM for BMW

[574-240sx]

A set of KYB GR2s, pretty close fit to a oem strut, can be picked up for under $200 on ebay. I would think a mechanic can install them for a decent price.

[MastaYu]

yes, get kyb gr2 with some tein s-tech springs or you can reuse your stock