used coilovers?

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shifting_drifting
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anyone know of a site where that sells used coilovers? i tried craigslist but not too much luck plus dont know too many people that are selling, so im looking for a site that offers good quality product for a decent price


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ebay has some now!

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why not buy from the classifieds here?

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I'm iffy on used coilover. Don't really know what kind of abuse they have seen.

But yeah, check the classifieds.

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Nali
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Every now and then this site has used coilovers for a good price too.

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Some companies like Tein rebuild coilovers for really good prices

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adrianfromthecastle
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OutToWinPAHC wrote:I'm iffy on used coilover. Don't really know what kind of abuse they have seen.

But yeah, check the classifieds.


if you are going to buy used coilovers, I'd suggest getting them locally, that way you can check for yourself if the dampers are blow/ leaking or not.... rather than have them shipped a million miles only to find that you have blown dampers and having to worry about getting a refund or not (happened to a buddy of mine a long time ago)

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shifting_drifting wrote:anyone know of a site where that sells used coilovers? i tried craigslist but not too much luck plus dont know too many people that are selling, so im looking for a site that offers good quality product for a decent price
Check JDM importers also, they normally tend to stock a few sets.

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i agree with adrians_s13 thats the best and safest way so you dont have to worry about screwing your self over and getting blown 1s.

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How much are you looking to spend?

If i was you i'd buy Megan's over used coilovers

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pj
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thyeres nothing wrong with rocking used parts if they are still fully functional. but you must know sellers have a tendancy to "lose" or "forget" to ship small parts or pieces, nuts/bolts/washers/spanners/ anything else they can be to lazy to look for or want to keep.i hate that s*** but its the nature of buying used parts, you kinda have to be able to make due or improvise when if you bought new, you wouldnt have to mess with it.

shifting_drifting
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ok. well, i think im just going to save up the money and shoot for a new set of coilovers. thanks for the advice guys

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Dazzla
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used coils are a hit or a miss...I went with new megans instead of buying used ones.

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CMG
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Used is the way to go if you're spreading your dollars out. I bought a set of JIC coils a couple years ago for $300 off ebay. Lasted fine for the last 2 years but now they're blown, so I'm trading them into JIC USA for a $500 credit on a set of new ones.


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