03' TL-S 130,000 Miles NEW SUSPENSION QUESTIONS!
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Hi all,
I need some help...
03' TL-S 130,000 miles...and fairly ignorant to all things suspension up until recently.
After doing much research, I purchased Tokico HP's, H&R OE Sport Springs, New Upper Control Arms (with ball joints installed) and new Lower Ball Joints individually. As we'll, I am considering purchasing new lower control arms with bushings.
One question I have is about the strut boots/mounts. Will the stock ones work ok with the new Tokico's I am installing? Or do I need to purchase the Tokico strut boot/mount kit that is out there.
I really want to get as much replaced now while my mechanic is in there to make the car like new again. I recently had the transmission rebuilt, and I have decided to keep the car so this is the next project.
If all you experts here can provide your opinions, this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I need some help...
03' TL-S 130,000 miles...and fairly ignorant to all things suspension up until recently.
After doing much research, I purchased Tokico HP's, H&R OE Sport Springs, New Upper Control Arms (with ball joints installed) and new Lower Ball Joints individually. As we'll, I am considering purchasing new lower control arms with bushings.
One question I have is about the strut boots/mounts. Will the stock ones work ok with the new Tokico's I am installing? Or do I need to purchase the Tokico strut boot/mount kit that is out there.
I really want to get as much replaced now while my mechanic is in there to make the car like new again. I recently had the transmission rebuilt, and I have decided to keep the car so this is the next project.
If all you experts here can provide your opinions, this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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#3
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you could even do this while you're at it
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/suspension-modification-765843/
to my understanding, he has to drill them out due to him having koni shocks and koni shocks have thicker shafts....
when you get them, you could probably do a quick test fit onto your tokico hp.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/suspension-modification-765843/
to my understanding, he has to drill them out due to him having koni shocks and koni shocks have thicker shafts....
when you get them, you could probably do a quick test fit onto your tokico hp.
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Haven't done the install yet. I want to just purchase new strut boots, but I don't know which ones fit with the Tokico HP's or if I need to purchase the ones they make specifically...
I am a complete n00b when it comes to all of this.
I am a complete n00b when it comes to all of this.
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Oh shoot I was thinking the H&R sport springs. Oh well pictures still won't hurt. I was going to get the oe sport springs but figured I would be wishing I got the sport springs later
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For what it's worth, I re-used my boots with the Koni struts. There was a tiny bit of work to be done to make them fit the new struts because of the size difference. I'm not a car guy at all but managed to do it reasonably quickly so I'm sure you're mechanic won't have a problem.
I can't imagine re-using them on Tokico's would be much different?
I can't imagine re-using them on Tokico's would be much different?
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