Spectrum24x

Hey guys, im looking to upgrade my suspension as i stated in a recent thread but my question here is how can i tell if i need to replace my springs as well as my shocks? i've found great prices on springs, but struts are ridiculous!! so how do i know if i can just put new springs on my stock shocks and be done with it? (for now)

jjcobm

iTrader: (18)

Springs: measure your ride height from the hub to the top edge of fender. Are some sides sagging more than others? Regardless, always a good idea to replace 20+ year old springs but more importantly would be the struts as springs will just sag.

Struts: Do you see your struts leaking oil? Does the ride feel bouncy? Do you hear loud banging noises when going over bumps? Again, replace 20+ year old struts whenever you can. Also, make sure you replace the strut mounts (if not included), those usually will be bad by now.

farberio

iTrader: (7)

You can get the shocks on Ebay for cheap.

Evil Aviator

Er, you can get a full set of brand new Tokico HP shocks/struts with a lifetime warranty for about $300 if you shop around.

iputmyRex_b4_Sex

my illuminas were about $500 and they made a wayyy bigger difference than the springs

Spectrum24x

yeah, i think im going to have to go for the whole package, jjcobm, my car shows all the listed symptoms..

PvillKnight7

iTrader: (16)

normally the struts wear out, not the springs...

sharingan 19

iTrader: (16)

Is your car riding like a monster truck?
Stock springs are fine but that looks ridiculous, replace them (w/ lowering springs)

Is your car at a respectable ride height?
Stock springs are old, worn out and sagging, replace them

PvillKnight7

iTrader: (16)

Are you still in highschool? These are sports cars not show cars. Lowering springs will cause the car to handle worse then it already does on 20+ year old suspension parts.

sharingan 19

iTrader: (16)

Anything is an upgrade over stock springs (except cut springs) assuming you don't have blown struts.

I suppose you would have him buy some factory replacements for an arm and a leg, because clearly that represents the pinnacle of suspension performance....

PvillKnight7

iTrader: (16)

Cutting the springs would be a better choice then buying new lowering springs. I'm sure if the OP used the search function he would find a few "suspension upgrade time" type of threads.

sharingan 19

iTrader: (16)

Wow, you do realize this isn't CivicClub.com right?
But you have a point w/ that second line.