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Suspension Components for a ST162

Discussion in 'Suspension / Steering' started by spiedr0722, Dec 5, 2011.

  1. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Hey Guys,
    Does anybody know where I can get good quality shock to fit my ST162? Its currently lowered in the front about an inch and im sure the shocks in the front and rear have not been changed since 1989. Also, im trying to get the front back to stock clearance so if anyone knows where to get springs that would be great as well!
     
  2. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

  3. jwagner162

    jwagner162 Well-Known Member Donated!

    hey thats me :D

    -good replacement option would be kyb gr-2 (iirc). that is if you dont wanna go uber fancy. replacing the struts alone should bring the height back. as pcitured above there are a few things you can replace while your in there, e.g. top mounts, bellows, bump stops ect. if your in the u.s. (maybe more) you can borrow the spring compresser from autozone for free. bout a 6/10 on the difficulty scale if your mechanicaly inclined.

    -rockauto.com is awesome for this stuff.
     
  4. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Ive looked on Rock Auto but could not find anything. O and I live in the US.
     
  5. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    kyb agx for the front
     
  6. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Sweet Ill get on those. Any suggestions for the rear? I just need shocks for the rear, the springs are already stock height.
     
  7. aaron

    aaron Well-Known Member

    I've seen shocks on RockAuto for around $25 a piece, possibly the struts and springs too.

    Aaron.
     
  8. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    GR-2's for the rear.. then you'll have a really good road setup
     
  9. 4thgenceli

    4thgenceli Test Dummy

    Or coilovers for a fully adjustable suspension.
     
  10. jwagner162

    jwagner162 Well-Known Member Donated!

    you may need to order the struts from your local parts place.


    -edited :D
     
  11. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Alrighty. Ive only had the car about a year and the car has borla lowering springs on the front and not the back. Thank you guys for all your help!! :thumbsup:
     
  12. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    I bought GR-2's for the vert with B&G progressive springs all around...
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  13. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    I just looked and I have KYB GR-2's on the rear!! The Excel G's look good too!!!
     
  14. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    I believe the Excel-g's are the same as gr-2's just black :fingersx
     
  15. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Lets hope so!! Im kinda tired of feeling every bump in the road!!! :aargh
     
  16. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    excel and gr-2 are the same. i'm a kyb dealer.
     
  17. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    ok but these will give me a pretty good ride correct?
     
  18. spiedr0722

    spiedr0722 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Got a pretty good christmas present this morning!!

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  19. LionTR

    LionTR Well-Known Member Donated!

    :thumbsup:
     
  20. Spiderman

    Spiderman Well-Known Member

    Santa must have thought I was naughty or lost my address :aargh :mrgreen
     

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