Leaky rear shock/strut

[grendels_arm]

My car (97 Talon N/T) the past few days has felt "squirmy" when it goes over any little uneven surface in the road. I had a feeling maybe the rear tire pressures were wrong or spring/shock/strut was busted. Tire pressures were fine but I confirmed the right rear strut is leaking. Every other shock/strut is not. The leak looks not minor. Car has 83K mileage. Not looking to lower car, at least not in the front, as I live in the east where we have snow and the front is low enough to cause clearance probs with curbs already. Really not looking to spend alot on the car. Just would like a nice set of at least rear struts and probably springs as well since I assume might as well replace them while the mechanics are doing the struts. Also should the fronts be done at the same time even though they appear good?

Looks like you can get a set of Tokico for under $300. This seems to be what some use here. But others get the KYB.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKI...33590QQitemZ7955761125QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

So should I get all 4? Also what springs are recommended for stock height? Thanks.

 

[DSMcrazy3]

First of all those are for a 2g factory turbo eclipse, I'm not sure if there are any differences. I doubt it, but I'm not sure.

Second, if you want to keep it stock height, I would recommend just finding stock shocks and I have springs off of my car I could sell you(pm me if you're interested)

 

[dr1665]

If you're not too concerned about upgrading and want to save some more cash, you might look into the KYB GR2s. I actually got a set for my birthday last summer.

 

[grendels_arm]

Looks like I could stay in my range and get some nice KYB AGX's.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-...ryZ33590QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Then would need springs and mounts.

 

[RWKustoms]

Just get some KYB GR-2's and some Eibach Prokits. Both could run you for about $400 shipped on Ebay. The prokits are only a 1.2" drop and is not bad at all even though you're looking for stock height. Why I know this? ...because I've had this exact same setup for 26,000 miles and still going strong, and BTW my car still feels as good as it felt the day I put them on.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...wItemQQcategoryZ33590QQitemZ8027344804QQrdZ1]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EIBA...33582QQitemZ8027794684QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[grendels_arm]

$200 for springs? Don't want to pay that much.

What about one of these for like $40 plus the shipping?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-9...33582QQitemZ8027016676QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[RWKustoms]

$200 for springs? Don't want to pay that much.

What about one of these for like $40 plus the shipping?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-9...33582QQitemZ8027016676QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

They're Eibachs, what do you think? Anyway I hate coilovers, especially those cheap ass ones you found. You get what you pay for.

 

[halligoo]

I replaced my shocks with Tokicos on my Talon and Eclipse and they fit perfectly with no more 'squishy' ride. You might need an alignment if you do the front.

 

[grendels_arm]

I don't think I need the greatest springs out there. Not a person looking to race or anytihng. Just want something like stock or slightly better.