Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes

88 RX-7 Needs Struts

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-25-03, 11:18 AM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
swohrx7drvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
88 RX-7 Needs Struts

I own a 1988 GXL with 100K miles on it. It needs new struts. The dealer is quoting about $1,000 to replace them with the OEM struts.

Are there any cheaper alternatives? I would do it myself, but it looks like I need a hydraulic press to compress the springs.

Any suggestions out there?
Old 03-25-03, 12:36 PM
  #2  
Mod Powers...gone!

 
DomFD3S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I would suggest that you search the 2nd gen section as well as in this section (as this is a VERY frequent topic). Use keywords such as shocks/struts, etc.

Also, look into AGX shocks. That should help you.
Old 03-27-03, 10:27 PM
  #3  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
swohrx7drvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Does anyone know which aftermarket struts will be compatible with the auto adjust suspension system on the 88 GXL?
Old 03-28-03, 03:27 AM
  #4  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (22)
 
ARD T2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Silicon Valley, CA.
Posts: 2,775
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
None. You get rid of that **** and buy KYB AGX struts. Basically just unbolt the actuator from the top and remove the suspension.

AGX's are manual adjustable and give you 4 settings up front and 8 in the rear. These can run you around $400.00 or slightly less for the whole set. These are great struts.

Rishie




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:09 PM.