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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 01:23 AM
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Suspension Problems 85 GSL-SE

Hey

Decided to put new KYB struts and shocks on...........

Car rides like crud.........very very hard........bounces off everything

I did not put springs on.........I think the ride is rough because of this.........

I want a comfortable ride.....what springs should I put
on?

Or do I have another problem.......

Thanks

Jim
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 01:36 AM
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Eibach springs.

I don't know about KYB shocks. They don'y seem to be very popular.

My Eibachs and Tokicos go very, very well together.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 07:01 AM
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my buddy is putting the eibach and tokico's (blue) onhis car right now....will let you know how it rides...most say this is the best combination.....I think it maybe too harsh..I have tokicos and will put them on soon but will keep the stock springs ( they don't sag)...cjf
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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i have tokicos blue with the stock spring and i dont have any bouncing problems
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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Ditto on the TBlues and stock springs. The springs have "worn" just enought over the past 18 years to keep from being beat to death on lousy roads. I remember what my original new SE did to me back in the 80's.

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