7th Heaven

well, my stock suspension has pretty much been beaten like a dead horse. the front struts are shot, sits very low. if i hit a nasty dip in the road i can actually bang up my fender at times (i have FD wheels on an FC). however the rear of the car is kind of jacked up actually, not sure why, i would think it gets lower but i guess not. the car is completely gutted from the midsection back (tar, everything), but i'm not sure if that has anything to do with it.

i'm looking at a full set KYB's or Tokico shocks and struts, paired with either racing beat springs (1"~ drop) or eibach prokit springs (0.8"~ drop). i'm willing to cut costs by not getting adjustables (tokico HPs would be fine) since it is a daily driver and i don't plan or really adjusting it at all, just pop the **** in and go. the car is an '88 GXL, it had the adjustable suspension but it has been completely removed all around, including the wiring and the control box, so i don't think ESC will be a problem as its been removed.

what do you guys think? KYB, Tokico? eibach, RB? spend the extra green for the adjustables or settle for non adjustable? any input would be great.. thanks.

RETed

Get the Tokico "HP" non-adjustables.
You're wasting your money on the adjustability on a street vehicle.

The Tokico non-adjustables are about $250 shipped if you look around.
KYB AGX's are still in the $350 range shipped, so you're saving ~$100 right there.

The Eibach Pro-Kit's are progressive rate and have a nice ride.
I had them, but I hated them cause the progressive rate was a little too unnerving for me when pushing the performance in a turn.
The Racing Beat springs are linear rate, and I'd recommend them for a little more spirited driving with a slight sacrafice to comfort.


-Ted