I need new suspension. It this a good choice? My car has 215,000 miles and they need to be replaced.

 

Best to get KYBs from rockauto and swap the springs and other stuff over.

 

Monroe = trash

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I'm am going to replace the springs too, with 215,000 miles on a 17 year old car they most likely have weakened.

Ideally, I want to get this:

Koni STR.T Damper Set & Eibach Springs (tirerack.com)

But 'm trying to find something cheaper, perhaps a loaded shock so the work can be easier, because i don't know the condition of the other components of the shocks/spring assembly, such as spring mounting, boots, dust cover, etc. and this is increasing the cost.

If not a quality loaded shock/spring something that would be at least comparable to the koni/eibach.

 

FCS from rockauto. I have them several years now and they're just fine. Also at about $52 each, they're clearly the best value.
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Get Koni Yellow shocks and Eibach ground control kit. Its literally is a coil over set up system, either that or you can go with Tein Flex Z or BC coil. If you are not looking to lower the car Tein is a better way to go.

Normally I would just buy OEM shocks with new hardware remove the assembly and have a shop remove and install the new shock. go home and mount that back into the car.

 

If you don't actively want to lower the car, save yourself the hassle and buy stock/stock replacements.

Careful with Koni's. They're meant to fit TSX's too. So when fitting on a TL, make sure you use the required shims/washers on the rear shock-to-knuckle attachment point, or you will get a lot of noise and also damage the knuckle.

Your existing springs might be fine as-is. If they're not cracked, broken, or rusted, then just re-use them. I doubt they're sagging at 200K. Are they?

You probably need new mount bushings and bumpstops with the age of your vehicle though. Maybe new boots.

so...yes, its way easier to buy a pre-assembled setup.

Assembly is a hassle if you don't have an actual spring compressor that's wall/floor mounted like you see at a shop.

The "claw" tools you can rent are....well....you'll see.

 

OEM cost $394 each for the rears, $237 for left front, $266 for right front

2004-2005 Acura TL Shock Absorber Assembly, Rear 52610-SEP-A13 | Acura Parts Now

2004-2006 Acura TL Shock Absorber Assembly, L Front 51602-SEP-A08 | Acura Parts Now

51601-SEP-A08 | Acura SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY., R. FR. - Bernardi Parts Acura

 

You know the 07-08 TL can help you smoot thing out a but right? you will see price difference.

 

2008 TL Sedan BASE (NAVIGATION) 5-Spd Auto - 49 State Emissions (KA) | Front Shock Absorber - Bernardi Parts Acura

2008 TL Sedan BASE (NAVIGATION) 5-Spd Auto - 49 State Emissions (KA) | Rear Shock Absorber - Bernardi Parts Acura

Total rice comes to over 1k.

I'm thinking to get FCS.

 

FCS front and back total at Home Depot is $278.04

Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly 2004-2008 Acura TL 2336347 (homedepot.com)

Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly 2003-2007 Honda Accord 2.4L 3.0L 1336348 (homedepot.com)

 

I am not sure where you get that over 1k pricing from? If i ever redo mine, these are the component I will be purchase. The pricing showing as of today, when these was cheaper all four corner will run you around $875 after shipped and taxes and this was about 4 years ago.

@04WDPSeDaN



any how, Good luck with your purchase and keep us updated.

Cheer.

 

^^^Your order does not contain the springs. After 17 years with 215,000 miles the springs will wear out.

 

Typically springs may sag over the life of the vehicle. Stresses over the years may cause metal fatigue, but it's rare. I've seen springs break due to rust. I've rarely replaced the springs with shocks, but if it was my own vehicle, I'd do the whole thing including new bushings, top hats, dust boots ect just because of how I keep my vehicles. But that doesn't mean its necessary.

 

Koni STR.Ts are a great OEM replacement

 

Wear out? why?

There's springs that come with 1 million mile warranties....

 

[QUOTE=BROlando;16830489]Wear out? why?

I think they call it, AGE

I don't think he'll have that car that long. I wonder just how much the miillion mile springs cost anyway.
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^Ok sounds good.

 

I just bought FCS from Home Depot and put them my front going to do the rear.






What brand are the old shocks?

 

Ok they are Tenneco a brand of Monroe.

Monroe® Announces Expanded Shocks and Struts Coverage for Nearly 12 Million VIO | Tenneco

 

so which option did you went @CenturionTL ?

 

^^^I got FCS

 

After a year, how has the FCS holding up?

 

after 3.5 years and about 20K miles they are doing pretty decent for the front's. They have softened up a little bit over time but nothing bad or making it feel like it's worn out. My bump stops have started disintegrating and are leaving white residue on the top of both assemblies. They ride fine and the car is probably driven 50 miles a month so it's not a big deal. No issues with alignment or odd tire wear from the fronts.

I did the quick struts on the rear and they made a bit of noise at first. Took them out and put thin layer of felt type material on the top hat as shown on a thread here. That solved the noise and they have been riding pretty good. They are certainly firmer than the FCS fronts! No odd tire wear either with them.

 

Thank you. Mine are starting to show its age. The springs do look fine, but I'm on the fence on replacing just the shocks or go for the quick structs assembly. The TL will be laid to rest in a year or two so I just need something that will be decent.