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Old 03-31-09, 03:38 PM
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springs and shocks

ok so i just got in some tanabe springs 1.5 inch drop

now some one wants to sell me tien rear shocks brand new for $50 bucks

can i install the springs and just the rear shocks or would i also have to replace the front shocks too?

and im assuming $50 for 2 tien rear shocks is good?
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you could put different springs on the rear, but why would you want to do half tanabe and tein?? and what kind of tein springs are they?
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im talking about tanbe springs with rear tien shocks.
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That sounds like a deal, make sure they have spring seats. I have Tanage springs, Gabriel struts in the front, and Monroe Sensatracs in the back. Its a stiff ride
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so it will be ok to have stock struts in the front and the tein in rear?
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tein makes shocks for the FC?
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i guess...
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Just get 4 new shocks, all of the same type. Buying used shocks is like buying used shoes, you'll most likely get someone's worn out crap.
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Originally Posted by ICEY?
now some one wants to sell me tien rear shocks brand new for $50 bucks
Geez do none of you people read??

and I second the whaa? Tien makes rear shocks for fcs? First I have heard of that.

I also second the buy 4 shocks of the same type.
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Second hand "brand new" isn't always actually brand new.
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From what I've been told, used springs are an ok risk, shocks n struts no way unless you know the person selling them to you and trust them




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