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Re: How much is a new shocks/springs set up for a (archive)
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Posted by Jim Davis on May 27, 2000 at 20:41:01:

In Reply to: How much is a new shocks/springs set up for a '02? posted by Dave on May 27, 2000 at 18:00:33:

: I've never bought shocks or springs before so I'm kind of clueless on what to expect to spend. Also any recomendations on the best brands, not the most expensive, but the best value?
: Thanks,
: Dave

Why buy new when you could buy a used set of springs, get them sandblasted and painted. The spring don't lose there springiness....elasticticity modulus and tensile strength out of pure age, not unless you are the size of a NFL lineman (and same with your 3 buddies). I'm in the process of doing that now.
Also the bilsteins don't lose much when they are 5 yrs or older also.
Save your bucks, for something you might want new.

Good Luck,

Jim Davis

'71 2002
'93 Toyota Parts
Klein Mtn Bike
A mechanical engineer


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