Finally replacing suspension, looking for input + had a few last questions

[charris]

My ride has been pretty bouncy, and I'm going to assume it's the struts. Either way, I've been wanting to get a better suspension setup for a while now. Here is my list, with questions following.

Also, I'm on a budget - I'd like to keep costs to a minimum

- Tein S-Techs (Drop 1.7F, 1.3R) $217 shipped from ImportsCPP on TGC.
- KYB GR2s $266 shipped, also from ICPP.
- Energy suspension bushing kit.

currently equipped:
2000 ES I4
Stock suspension
Stock 15" steelies with 195/65/15s
DC Sports front STB
Addco 7/8" rear sway bar

Do I need a camber kit? (I'm going to cross my fingers and hope that's not a stupid question)

I'm also having some clearance issues with the addco bar. The ends are hitting the rear lower control arms sometimes. If my rear struts are blown (I'm pretty sure they are), will that issue go away with new struts/springs?
If that doesn't fix it, would a longer pair of end links work? If so, where could I get some?

How long can I expect the new strut/spring setup to last if I take care of it (cleaning, etc.)?

[Galanttuner10]

i have heard the s-techs are good.. i just put a set of GR2s on Therev's 8g and IMO they aren't stiff enough.. i'd go KYB AGX or tokico illumina.. i have the illuminas.. yeah they run you a little more but i don't think you will be disappointed.. and you might need a camber kit, but when i did gabe's car, it looked very straight unlike mine which is tucked in the front fenders

[charris]

Can you give me a good recommendation on where to get a set of AGXs or Tokicos? ICPP seems to be out of them for the 8g range right now, and I'm trying to shy away from ebay due to my lack of experience with the part. I'd be okay with it if someone could vouch for a specific auction, though.

[littlerick]

i have s-techs and agxs and i love the ride quality. i bought all of mine off ebay i dont remember who i got them from since its been almost a year. the front is a lil higher than the back but overall i like it. i think i paid a lil over 400 for front and rear struts

[HungarianHunter]

Hey man, buy from ebay. I got my S-techs and GR2's for under 450 all around. I like the ride a lot, and it looks nice.

[charris]

Well, I paid about 480 for S-Techs + GR2s from Imports Car Parts Plus on here, so I think I did okay. I'll post up some pics when I've got my manifold swap, motor mounts, and suspension installed.