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s14unimog · 05-17-2004, 06:08 PM

I was thinking of getting some coil overs used b/c i really can't afford bran new ones. My question is how long are coil overs supposed to last... do they "blow" out? what are some risks that i should worry about other than the obvious ones (broken in half, bent shock, etc..). I'm thinking Tien

Thanks

Dousan_PG · 05-17-2004, 06:10 PM

its a risk
could be perfect or could be busted
or could be good for a while adn then blow out

coilover 'life' is no such thing. could last 3 years if daily driven. could last 3 weeks if abused heavily. could last 7 months ..2 months, 4 years..all varies on previous owner

buying used is always a risk, no matter what product it is

tein is good becuse rebuilt is in USA. its 100 PER shock last time i called them.

s14unimog · 05-17-2004, 06:17 PM

wow shit.. dunno if used is good then thanks

S14DriftR · 05-17-2004, 07:44 PM

i would be cautious about buying used if you dont know the person. I picked mine up cheap but they were from a friend and i knew they were only used for a few thousand miles and not abused.

black s13 · 05-17-2004, 07:59 PM

i got mine used, off a clip, they looked fine, drove fine for a month or so. hit one big pot hole, blew all four. now the back bounces like crazy. just be careful, and trust the person youre getting them from.

carnal_c30 · 05-20-2004, 01:05 AM

when I bought my JIC FLTA-2s the first one didnt even last a week... it lasted about 30 miles- it was defective and I had to get it warranteed- my car was without suspension for 3 weeks while they waranteed it

my friend with FLTA-2s has had two blown ones in a year anda half

btw we both know how to use and adjust coilovers it was that.... alot of defective JICs for the A32 Maxima

KiDyNomiTe · 05-20-2004, 08:07 AM

Its hit or miss, depending on price and how they look take the chance, but don't judge it by its looks only. The couple of people I know running used coilovers so far are still fine, but you never know.

Ruchmate · 05-20-2004, 09:00 AM

I know Tein rebuilds them for $75 a coilover, so if they do break, you can fix em and they'll be like new again.

Rogue · 05-20-2004, 05:10 PM

I bought used coilovers. I was very careful from who and what brand. I got mine from a well known and respected company and I can have the rebuilt be apexi if something bad goes wrong.

DRO916 · 05-20-2004, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruchmate

I know Tein rebuilds them for $75 a coilover, so if they do break, you can fix em and they'll be like new again.

where can i get them rebuild? do i have to send them to tein or wussup...let me know thanks...

drift into a curb · 05-20-2004, 08:30 PM

Find a Tein dealer. They should be able to send it back to them to rebuild. Otherwise try contacting Tein yourself. www.tein.com.

Ruchmate · 05-20-2004, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoydro916

where can i get them rebuild? do i have to send them to tein or wussup...let me know thanks...

If you don't live in SoCal you need to ship it to Teins US office there, call them up and they will tell you the details should you need to do it.

projectsilvia · 05-21-2004, 08:57 AM

only invest in used tein coilovers, as they have a US Service "refurb" lab.... any other brand will have to be sent to japan i believe, and will take so much longer in time... hence you dont get a brand such as arita speed, ikeya formula, etc... those hard to get brands..

Halz · 05-21-2004, 01:43 PM

If the coilovers are used, you could just ask the seller if they have been rebuilt recently.. the seller should have some paperwork with either parts purchased for the rebuilt, or an invoice of having the rebuild done by someone else.

Aside from replacing bushings and oil within the strut, really the only other thing that fatigues are the springs.

$100 per coilover is pretty steep.. even $75 is steep. I'm looking at $50 each and thinking THATS steep. Of course, then.. obviously, I drive a 240SX.

05-17-2004, 06:08 PM	#1
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 38 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	used coilovers?? I was thinking of getting some coil overs used b/c i really can't afford bran new ones. My question is how long are coil overs supposed to last... do they "blow" out? what are some risks that i should worry about other than the obvious ones (broken in half, bent shock, etc..). I'm thinking Tien Thanks __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

05-17-2004, 06:10 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	its a risk could be perfect or could be busted or could be good for a while adn then blow out coilover 'life' is no such thing. could last 3 years if daily driven. could last 3 weeks if abused heavily. could last 7 months ..2 months, 4 years..all varies on previous owner buying used is always a risk, no matter what product it is tein is good becuse rebuilt is in USA. its 100 PER shock last time i called them. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

05-17-2004, 06:17 PM	#3
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 38 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	wow shit.. dunno if used is good then thanks __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

05-17-2004, 07:44 PM	#4
S14DriftR Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oxnard Age: 41 Posts: 604 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i would be cautious about buying used if you dont know the person. I picked mine up cheap but they were from a friend and i knew they were only used for a few thousand miles and not abused. __________________

05-20-2004, 08:07 AM	#7
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its hit or miss, depending on price and how they look take the chance, but don't judge it by its looks only. The couple of people I know running used coilovers so far are still fine, but you never know. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

05-17-2004, 07:59 PM	#5
black s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: C'ville VA Age: 39 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got mine used, off a clip, they looked fine, drove fine for a month or so. hit one big pot hole, blew all four. now the back bounces like crazy. just be careful, and trust the person youre getting them from.

05-20-2004, 01:05 AM	#6
carnal_c30 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: the sd bay to the sf yay area Posts: 629 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	when I bought my JIC FLTA-2s the first one didnt even last a week... it lasted about 30 miles- it was defective and I had to get it warranteed- my car was without suspension for 3 weeks while they waranteed it my friend with FLTA-2s has had two blown ones in a year anda half btw we both know how to use and adjust coilovers it was that.... alot of defective JICs for the A32 Maxima

05-20-2004, 09:00 AM	#8
Ruchmate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know Tein rebuilds them for $75 a coilover, so if they do break, you can fix em and they'll be like new again.

05-20-2004, 05:10 PM	#9
Rogue Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Age: 45 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I bought used coilovers. I was very careful from who and what brand. I got mine from a well known and respected company and I can have the rebuilt be apexi if something bad goes wrong.

05-20-2004, 08:30 PM	#11
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Find a Tein dealer. They should be able to send it back to them to rebuild. Otherwise try contacting Tein yourself. www.tein.com. __________________ Go big or go home!

05-21-2004, 08:57 AM	#13
projectsilvia Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: www.projectsilvia.com Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	only invest in used tein coilovers, as they have a US Service "refurb" lab.... any other brand will have to be sent to japan i believe, and will take so much longer in time... hence you dont get a brand such as arita speed, ikeya formula, etc... those hard to get brands..

05-21-2004, 01:43 PM	#14
Halz BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: bay area Age: 41 Posts: 214 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the coilovers are used, you could just ask the seller if they have been rebuilt recently.. the seller should have some paperwork with either parts purchased for the rebuilt, or an invoice of having the rebuild done by someone else. Aside from replacing bushings and oil within the strut, really the only other thing that fatigues are the springs. $100 per coilover is pretty steep.. even $75 is steep. I'm looking at $50 each and thinking THATS steep. Of course, then.. obviously, I drive a 240SX.