Struts/shocks & springs

[Rahhstah]

Well, it's time I actually fix my bouncy bouncy ride. All the shocks are blown, probably something about 197000 miles on stock ride

I've been searching and looking on eBay..

So far, I am thinking either Tokico HP w/ springs from eBay ($364) or there are some KYB AGX shocks for $290 w/o springs. I think I saw some Eibach springs for ~ $70 on eBay as well though.

Is it even a good idea to consider keeping the stock springs when getting the new shocks/struts?

I've read a bunch on here, so I think either of those two are a good choice for my 91 coupe. I mainly use it for driving back and forth to work..and uh..racing around a dirt track. I'll be removing my 2" spring spacers I put in (mmm ghetto lift!)

(do you see enough threads on this stuff?)

[MY_1st_90CB7]

get NEW springs...the old ones are worn! ..if you're getting new shocks/struts...then its WISE to get NEW springs!!

just save yourself the headache and get new springs! you'll thank me later!

[1993hAccord]

Dont do the cheap way. Just get the whole coilover setup. Youll be happy.

Itll probally run to about 600$ to 900$. Im geting the nex ss or nex gt setup to replace my shitty setup i got.

[Rahhstah]

Itll probally run to about 600$ to 900$.

Ouch! That's more than I paid for the car when I bought it! I don't think coilover is the way to go for me, I'm not doing autox or anything extravagant...just fixing the ride quality a bit!

Looks like the Toxico w/ springs on eBay is the way to go price/performance wise for my needs.

[MY_1st_90CB7]

Like I stated earlier....GET NEW SPRINGS WITH YOUR NEW SHOCKS/STRUTS!!!

I REPEAT!

[MY_1st_90CB7]

Dont do the cheap way. Just get the whole coilover setup. Youll be happy.

Itll probally run to about 600$ to 900$. Im geting the nex ss or nex gt setup to replace my shitty setup i got.

WOW, I didn't know they're that much?? sheese!!

[Heavyhitter92]

personally if ur on a budget and cant afford the coilovers then i would go to autozone get struts from there and get the eibach drop for ur car best ride i ever had on a accord mine is a 92 when i got the money up i got tokico illumina struts and its an even better ride i even put the same set up on my wifes 2002 dodge stratus and she loves it u dont get the "ricer bounce"

[NAiL05]

Springs rarely give out unless you want to go aftermarket. The bounciness is caused by your shocks wearing out. Get those changed out.

[1993hAccord]

WOW, I didn't know they're that much?? sheese!!

Well yeah.

If you want to get a really good setup hat dont brake on youn shit. The only reason why im spending 600$ is cause my struts are brakeing n some pieces are bending. My back springs are loose as hell. My sitting is like crushed n not sitting in right.

[Big Andy]

i got the hp tokico deal on ebay with the shocks and tokico springs for 360 they ride smooth but wish it was lower

[vinbon63]

I guess it depends on if you want a drop or not. If you do, get both springs and struts, otherwise if you're not interested in a drop and you only want a fresh pair of replacement struts for the car, then you can go for something like KYB GR2's. If you want a drop and end up getting new springs, the struts you mentioned before (KYB AGX) would be good for the drop.

[HondaFan81]

I'm running tokico HP shocks on my red accord, they are a stock upgrade for good price and the tokico HP springs will give you a realistic 0.75" front drop and 1.25-2" drop in rear. See post # 13 on thread below for table I made. You will not need a camber kit front or rear for the full tokico HP kit.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=24996

I now have H&R sport springs (1.75 F/1.5 R) on same tokico shocks. I have -1.6 deg camber up front (no camber kit, that's why it's 0.6 deg off) and rear camber is fine (no camber kit needed).