Question about springs and lowering

[tdunn1981]

Ok, I'm thinking about lowering my car.

Eibach Pro-kit----------$245.00
http://www.2kracing.com/product_info.php/cPath/601_604/products_id/5130
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KYB AGX Struts--------$490.00
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/agx-150125
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Total------------------$735.00

TEIN Basic Coilover-----$774.30
http://www.speedaction.net/dsy70-luss2.html

Ok, is it me, or is this basically a no-brainer. 40 more dollars for coilovers seems like it's definitely a better way to go. Since the springs are designed exactly for the shocks. It would also seem like a cheaper install, since no spring compressor is required.

Ok, what I want to know is if there is anything I'm missing here? and are shocks and struts the same thing?

[oONoGoAutoOo]

get the tein basics.

[Blue Bomber]

You'll need a spring compressor for both installs. The coilover install is more difficult since there's more parts to mess with and adjusting to do.

[slidr]

You can find cheaper prices for both springs and struts/shocks.

You could probably get both for around $400 if you get used springs.

[slvceli]

I think the reason it seems like a no brainer is because you didnt shop around. kyb agx's are 380 shipped from ebay. Or You could get the kyb gr-2s which would match the pro kit(or trd springs) almost perfectly for 280 shipped. The trd springs are 185 shipped so I dont know where you are getting 245 for the pro kit. However, coilovers are a nice thing to have if you dont know if you can be content with such a small drop.

[Blue Bomber]

I think Bottle may still sell AGXs for $360 shipped. Haven't seen him here for a while...

[SinSe]

I think Eibach will look good, with KYBs. Very good handling with those.

[GTSDOHCVVTLi]

and are shocks and struts the same thing?


Shocks and struts are similar in that they both damp the vehicles motion. The key difference of a strut vs. a shock is that a shock only controls the cars motion while a strut is a locating member of the suspension. What this means is that if you remove a shock the spindle or axle will still be completely attached to the vehicle. If you remove a strut the spindle or axle will be able to move outside of its normal motion. Shocks and struts may or may not have a spring mounted to them either. It is often assumed that any damper with a spring is a strut, this is not the case.

[millsie]

I was sure I had read in numerous areas that Teins, specifically the basics rode like crap. That would be a big issue for me, especially considering shock adjustability (like the AGX) can help ride, but basics offer only height adjustability.