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Stiff Shocks/Struts and loose rear end?

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Stiff Shocks/Struts and loose rear end?

Hey guys, any recommendations for a set of stiff shocks/struts combo? ill have the eibach sportline kit too. i have a pretty heavy system in my trunk so im just looking for pointers thanks guys!

hmm, also my car is all over the road at like 30 + in the rain or when i hit bumps u can feel the car shift from side to side, do you think it could be cause my suspension is old? 80K & stock??

 
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Hey guys, any recommendations for a set of stiff shocks/struts combo? ill have the eibach sportline kit too. i have a pretty heavy system in my trunk so im just looking for pointers thanks guys!

hmm, also my car is all over the road at like 30 + in the rain or when i hit bumps u can feel the car shift from side to side, do you think it could be cause my suspension is old? 80K & stock??

Get some 350z springs, they are stiffer then g35 springs. Tokico D-spec would be a good choice for shocks or tokico HP if your are on a budget. How are your tires? That may be the cause of your shifting side to side unless your rear sway bar is gone lol
 
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Hey guys, any recommendations for a set of stiff shocks/struts combo? ill have the eibach sportline kit too. i have a pretty heavy system in my trunk so im just looking for pointers thanks guys!

hmm, also my car is all over the road at like 30 + in the rain or when i hit bumps u can feel the car shift from side to side, do you think it could be cause my suspension is old? 80K & stock??

Coilovers so you can set them up how you like.
As far as the rear shifting on bumps, it could be your alignment, or your tires. I would check both of those out first. If the tires are good then I would swap the suspension to what you want, then get an alignment since you will need one anyways.
 
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Old 10-03-2011, 06:42 AM
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It's a complete waste of money IMHO to replace your worn-out suspension with new shocks/springs if you're looking at adjustable shocks. Look into a decent set of coilovers like the BC that you can get for under $900 if you shop around. That way you will have a set up that was designed to work together and you have complete control over ride height and dampening. I wish I had listened to that advice when I first bought my car. After trying 3 different spring/shock combos I finally got coils and will NEVER go back.
 
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hmmmm, thanks guy for your help!
 
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yes coilovers are what you need to go with. I have the tein monoflex.
 
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I know coilovers are the best, but they are just so damn expensive. I think I'm gonna go shock/springs, mainly cause I'm only gonna have this car for 2 more summers before I upgrade. I'm thinking the tokico / eibach setup. And I may cut another 1/4 inch off the spring mounts too idk. I only have 1 more month before it's garages anyway
 
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