what shocks/struts to buy?

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what shocks/struts to buy?

02-24-2006, 09:16 AM

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kyb AGX are pretty nice shocks for the money, but not the best there are. The problem with those is that they might not be as easy to find at low prices in europe as they are in the US. I havent seen them here before.
The shocks most americans use in the back are some 90's chevy camaro rear shocks. There are others that will work though, you just have to find someone who happens to know what fits. For example I think it was jamiemirror who found out that fiat argenta shocks fit. The trd springs are VERY short...so shorter shocks would be necessary to pass inspections...or you'd have to change springs (pretty easy in the rear).

About oil in the reassembly process...it's not really necessary, but it is a common practice to pour some coolant fluid in the strut before putting in the shock insert. This helps the shock conduct heat away from it and might help against shock absorber fade during extreme hard use.

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