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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Cheapo shocks/springs. Good/Bad idea?

Found these on ebay. Figure you get what you pay for but its still a good price to give it a try maybe. Ive searched for a couple hours and have seen both good/bad reviews on Gabriel shocks. No clue on the springs at all. These are for a 95 v6. Only driven a couple thousand miles a year. I just want it lowered more then 1" but less then 2". Thanks in advance for any feedback. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GABRI...Q5fAccessories
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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For all the trouble it is to change the fronts, I'd go with the best I could afford. Gabriel is not is as far as I know. Also I would at least buy from someone that had at least enough knowledge to picture the right product (those in the pic are not anything close to what goes on a 4th gen) and also knows our cars don't have struts.
I'd get some advice from Sam Strano. Search this forum for him.
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Hey SSmoked, how are ya?

Shoebox is right, talk to Sam, he only sells what you need. I ended up doing a set of his springs, bars and adjustable shocks. Big difference in the feel of the car. No more pounding, and really controls the body roll. Pricey, but well worth the money. His custom springs sound like the way to go, although I am not sure of a V6 application.

Changing your struts also means having an alignment done, so you'd be better off saving for a nicer product and doing it all once with new springs. The konis are nice as they have an adjustable spring perch to drop the car.
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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I dont know if that pic is the real deal, but those rear shocks will not work.
Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shoebox
I'd get some advice from Sam Strano. Search this forum for him.
X3, www.stranoparts.com. He will tell you whats up, but be prepared with good questions. He is a busy guy and does not have time to waste. Leave him a message if he doesnt answer. 1 man shop.



long story short, dont buy cheap shocks.
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Hey SSmoked, how are ya?

Shoebox is right, talk to Sam, he only sells what you need. I ended up doing a set of his springs, bars and adjustable shocks. Big difference in the feel of the car. No more pounding, and really controls the body roll. Pricey, but well worth the money. His custom springs sound like the way to go, although I am not sure of a V6 application.

Changing your struts also means having an alignment done, so you'd be better off saving for a nicer product and doing it all once with new springs. The konis are nice as they have an adjustable spring perch to drop the car.
What struts? 4th gens don't have struts. The only possible change in alignment would come from the re-attachment of the upper shock mount and any change would be minimal. My specs measured right on the money after doing a spring/shock swap.
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