SD-TLRIDER

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i know that i didn't do the best decision on not replacing my stock shocks when i installed my H&R sport springs, but the ride isn't smooth at all. Meaning... it's pretty bouncy. i'm assuming that maybe i didn't get the 50103 h&r springs and decided on purchasing the sport springs that work for both accord and tl (51858). I have about 73,xxx miles on my 03. Are my shocks going out? Are the spring rates alot better in the 50103 than the 51858 I've experienced the Eibach sportlines for my 2000 TL-p and as far as my opinion they ride MUCH better even with stock shocks with just about the same miles. Any suggestions?? i know buying new shocks will help but will it feel more comfy than bouncy??

jjashaa

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probably going out soon.

twistedwedge

you probably should go ahead and buy some new shocks man...

Rockstar21

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pshhh its finnneee

hANDYcaptd

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Its usually about 50k miles is the cutoff, after which its not good to leave stock shocks with lowering springs. They can't handle the lower ride height and wear down faster. you probably should go ahead and upgrade the shocks.

twistedwedge

meh..according to rockstar you can run them for 393274032409 miles..lol

thinhthan

i had a clinking sound to than i just replaced my shocks with the tokico illuminas and like some of that sound went away but now sometimes i can still hear a clinking in the rears when i hit some bumps. what do you guys think it is

fsttyms1

Op. You need shocks.

Rockstar21

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pffftt

accord has 175k..... 100k on skunk 2 springs stock shocks (would be more but i had coilover sleeves on there for about a year)

TL has only had about 6-7k on eibach's with stock shocks.

its not a bad idea to change them.. but certainly not a must all the time

bonknhead

I had H&R Sports on my TL-S on stock shocks up until almost 100k. I didn't think the ride was bad, but when I replaced the stockies with Tokicos - huge difference in ride quality and handling. You should replace yours.

AMGala

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Possibly a broken sway bar end link

MrHeeltoe

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New shocks will dramatically improve the ride and handling. With that many miles then installing sport springs....yeah you need new ones.

SD-TLRIDER

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thanks guys for the advise. time to save for some new shocks!