What are the things I need to worry about when replacing my lowering springs with the following
My car: Galant 2000 ES V6
Wheel: 16 inch rims
Springs : H&R
Struts: Mitsubishi Stock
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What are the things I need to worry about when replacing my lowering springs with the following
My car: Galant 2000 ES V6
Wheel: 16 inch rims
Springs : H&R
Struts: Mitsubishi Stock
the stock struts.
^^^ agree mine were so stuck that the guy had to use pliers to hold the struts to be able to undo the nut. hence it messed up the struts with the plier marks.
Do you recommended aftermarket struts that i can use with H&R sport springs? Would I still be able to ride with stock struts?
KYB AGX's will work good. They have adjustable dampening settings, too.
KYB are excellent. very stiff for 1000 miles or so. after that you get that smooth feel. you can use your stock one but if they old you will be bouncing all over the placeQuote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
Are Monroe performance struts still good for the price and availability?
Monroe is junk. Go with KYB's.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrunKenG
KYB Agx Is the option that will last longest (not to be mistaken with lasting forever).
With HR springs I can see any Monroe shocks blowing quick. Perhaps you may consider a more moderate drop like Tein or Eibach, then you can go with a less expensive GR-2 strut.
worry about camber and the end of tires if you dont have camber kits
Why can't i find KYB Agx shock/struts for a 2000 Galant? I only could find for 1992,94,99's models...should i be searching for Eclipse model?
Look for a 3rd gen Eclipse, 00-05, same suspension.
99 will work.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrunKenG
Are these the ones? with the right part numbers?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-AGX-Shoc...873#vi-content
Well... i ended up ordering these...hope you guys are right...Quote:
Originally Posted by DrunKenG
You'll be fine...
Do coilovers last longer than springs? Because I'd like springs since they're cheaper with shocks, and I really don't have/don't want to pay that much for coilovers. My friend who's a mechanic in training is bent on getting coilovers and I know cheap ones are well...cheap so does anyone know which is better?
IMO: lowering springs are your best bet with a daily driver, as far as comfort and everyday use goes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDyal
The life of coilovers or struts like the KYB AGX's depends on your own driving habits, and the roads you drive on.
The springs can last as long as the car, the struts won't.
i Agree as well I've had my 2000 galant on the same set of AGX with eibachs since 2003 going almost 10 years on this set BUT that was my only choice at the time and i have these set at the stiffest setting possible. If Megans or Tein where available back in those days i would of opted for coilovers. Once you go lower you end up feeling like i can go a little lower to set up my stance how i would want it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
You have to look at the numbers when you add up the cost of AGX plus the springs you can end up getting some megans for just a little more. If you go with a little more cash for Tien those can be rebuilt.
The lower you go the more you will need to replace and thats the price to play.
it will come down to how much you want to lower. -1.0", springs (and possibly gr2); -1.0"-2.0", springs and agx; -2.0"+ full coilovers or airbags. i don't recommend lowering past 2.0" on springs with stock length dampers as they will blow sooner than later (stock, gr2, and agx are all full length dampers). full coilovers come w/ shortened dampers designed to retain full travel even if lowered deep.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDyal
Isn't the "normal" lowering 1.3" in the back and 1.7" in the front? I just want something to cover that horrible gapQuote:
Originally Posted by Reelax
Ok I found this:
http://thmotorsports.com/i-57047.asp...ingSeanVehSpec
Free shipping!
So how are skunk2 shocks? Again my friend says they're the shit and I should go with them if I get these coilovers
From a D2 coilovers daily drive user, go with lowering springs, I don't know about the ride but Progress or H&Rs springs with AGX look like they would give you a good looking stance, and I would imagine them being more comfortable than coilovers.
Hmmm ok i shall see then
those aren't true coilovers like the megans and the tein d2 etc etc. These are merely adjustable springs. back in the day, sure I would have recommended them, pair them up with some shortened koni struts and you're good to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDyal
this is what I would have said before the release of any of the full coilover kits that we have today. with that said, my ground control springs and koni struts probably would have cost the same if not more than the full coilover kits you guys all have now.
Is $237.91 too high to get them replaced.. I would like to do it myself but i don't have the experience or equipment to install or do a realignment once the new struts/shocks/springs are installed..
You will need a variety of hand tools, sockets, ratchets and preferably an impact gun.
Springs compressors are a must as well as floor jack and jack stands.
It isn't a hard task and you would have to go to a shop for alignment I don't think anyone can do their own alignment unless its where they work.
Patience is key.
Would i have better handling/ride if i replaced my rims with 18 or 17s? Would I need to roll my side fenders if i did get 18s?
Bigger the wheel the less the quality of ride.
As far as handling in really depends on fitment and tires, you can get 17's that perform as good as 18's and vice versa.
rolling your fenders will depend on width and offset... you could go all the way to 20" on a deep drop and not have to roll your fenders if u get the right width+offset and tire.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrunKenG