My 94 ES corners like a dump truck and it needs new front struts bad. I'm looking for a performance strut but not too much $$$, under $500 for the pair, an I don't want to have to change anything else (springs, engine munts, etc.) does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
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does your car also ride like **** because of the struts
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Ah the suspension debate...
I purchased Eibach Springs pro kit, and KYB struts, about 6 months ago... with no sign of dis-continuiation...
However... If I get another inttrepid 1st gen... Im going with Koni Adjustables this time... because I hear they pair up alot better with the springs.
the springs you should be able to shop around for to get under $250.... and yes all 4 are included... I belive you could find a set of 2 Koni adjustables for the frount for another $250... but the ? is will you install these yourself? [first mod I did... proud to say i did it myself!]
If you can wait and save up a lil more... get all 4 koni adjustables... worth it for sure.
I purchased Eibach Springs pro kit, and KYB struts, about 6 months ago... with no sign of dis-continuiation...
However... If I get another inttrepid 1st gen... Im going with Koni Adjustables this time... because I hear they pair up alot better with the springs.
the springs you should be able to shop around for to get under $250.... and yes all 4 are included... I belive you could find a set of 2 Koni adjustables for the frount for another $250... but the ? is will you install these yourself? [first mod I did... proud to say i did it myself!]
If you can wait and save up a lil more... get all 4 koni adjustables... worth it for sure.
With any luck, I'll do it myself. So Koni is the way to go huh? But, I would only be able to get the Koni fronts? I also heard some crap about the Eibach springs cause some failure with the CV joints. Does anyone know anything abou this?
I have also heard that lowering the intrepid hurts the CV joints, but there are a lot of guys on the site with their cars lowered, and they haven't reported any problems that I know of. And if your concerned, go with the Eibachs since they don't drop the car as much. My car bounces like a biotch when I go over bumps, dips or train tracks, so I need new struts too. I think I am gonna go with the Eibach's in the summer, along with some KYB struts. I might go with the Koni struts, since APPARENTLY they go better with the Eibachs. But that depends on the price tag! I looked around a bit and one price I was quoted for all 4 springs and KYB struts around here for is about $1100 Canadian. I gotta shop around more though, cuz I might find something better, and I have a friend who can apparently get them stock.
BUT, chances are, if your struts are ****, your car probably bottoms out fairly often like mine, which damages the springs, so if your gonna do it, do it right and replace the springs and struts. Less of a pain that way, and I'm sure you will like the result.
(btw I'm gonna try doing it myself too!
BUT, chances are, if your struts are ****, your car probably bottoms out fairly often like mine, which damages the springs, so if your gonna do it, do it right and replace the springs and struts. Less of a pain that way, and I'm sure you will like the result.
(btw I'm gonna try doing it myself too!
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Look into KYB GR-2 struts, that's what i have on my '94...along with Eibach lowering springs. Handles SO much better with new struts and springs. You can get them through Summit (1-800-230-3030) for around $70/each. Call early cause i had to wait a bit to get them from the manufacturer. Another thing to get when doing this are new sway bar links, the ones from Murray's come with a lifetime warranty. If you have any more ?'s, email me: [email protected]
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