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Old 11-14-2009, 03:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Best Struts for Na 92?

When i first bought my 2 i was told by my mechanic i was going to need new struts/shocks. Now that i finally have the money i am looking into different brands. I am planning on installing TRD springs when i replace the struts. What are your suggestions?
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Old 11-14-2009, 06:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
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In the following order:

Koni (yellows)
Bilstein (HD)
OEM '95 shocks (if you use OEM springs, could be a bit punished w/ TRD but will work)

Try to avoid:

Tokicos
KYB
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Old 11-14-2009, 07:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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arent oem struts kybs
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Old 11-14-2009, 09:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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arent oem struts kybs
might be made by KYB, but I bet the valving and such is much different on the aftermarket "performance" ones
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Old 11-14-2009, 11:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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No way José! They're Bilstein, which accounts for why they last for so long.
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Old 11-15-2009, 12:17 AM   #6 (permalink)
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+1 on Koni's. They are awesome!
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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personally i was thinking about doing the koni yellows with either trd springs or tanabe springs
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Old 11-15-2009, 02:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I'm running a set of Koni's and they're great.
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