So I think it's time for new arteries and springs.. but I want to keep TEMS. And can't find oem struts anywhere. So what are my options?
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Okay I'll order the set of struts and springs soon anything else I should change while I'm on the suspension?
Once the struts and springs are installed, get a quality alignment. The adjustments may be seized, but if the car has always been in Cali, you may luck out. Make sure the shop that does the alignment is the best shop you can find. A meh alignment and a great alignment can make a huge difference.
_Darth_vaider_;2040535 said:
I had Monroe before it's absolutely crap! Please learn from my mistake and never get them, especially if you plan to try them on lowering springs. Trust me, I had the plan to save some money by getting some cheap shocks too but it's not worth it, I ended up upgrading to a coilover set since my ride height was also not what I wanted.
That link from dmp316 is for the Tokico blues, which do not include TEMS.
If you can miraculously find the Illumina IIs, get them! Pair with the Eibach and add some ST Anti-sway bars.
That's the exact setup I went with and it's very nice.
Here is my thread with quite a bit of info on the status of these shocks:
Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?
Here's some brand new pics of my Supra with the full suspension setup.
You can see the height is really appropriate all around.
Rides smooth yet solid. Firm and sporty but not overly harsh.
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If you can miraculously find the Illumina IIs, get them! Pair with the Eibach and add some ST Anti-sway bars.
That's the exact setup I went with and it's very nice.
Here is my thread with quite a bit of info on the status of these shocks:
Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?
Here's some brand new pics of my Supra with the full suspension setup.
You can see the height is really appropriate all around.
Rides smooth yet solid. Firm and sporty but not overly harsh.
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I got the Monroe struts because both struts on the left were totally blown out. Literally it was just freefloating when I pulled them out. So I'll get the tokicos and ebach in about a month or two.
Tanabe springs ride higher than eibachs. When I had eibachs and bilsteins installed with the highest perch setting I couldn't get over a 2 inch lip in a driveway without scraping. I went back the next day to put the stock springs on and they had allready scrapped them. I installed coil spring spacers in the eibachs to make them bearable till the tanabes arrived.
NO, but im glad you started a thread about it.
I am in full agreement with the tokico and eibach setup. I have illumina II's on both of my mk3's and love the setup.
I am in full agreement with the tokico and eibach setup. I have illumina II's on both of my mk3's and love the setup.
dmp316;2041061 said:
Well, yes technically but it states right underneath that they are on national back order at this time, so you can't buy them yet through that link.
However, it also gives an ETA of March 15, 2015, so it might be a good idea to check the link again soon.
Don't want to start a new thread since it's very relevant. Driftmotion told me tokico is likely discontinuing all the mk3 supra shocks. So that leaves Koni yellows?
But the price of Koni yellows and springs (eyeing the B&G for even 1.5" drop) is approaching coilover price. Is it better to bite the bullet and go with some PBM coilovers?
But the price of Koni yellows and springs (eyeing the B&G for even 1.5" drop) is approaching coilover price. Is it better to bite the bullet and go with some PBM coilovers?