Coilovers vs. Separates: How long do they last? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

kermit80 · 02-26-2003, 09:57 AM

I am going to buy some shocks and springs...probably some eibach sportlines & either KYB AGX's or Tokico's. But someone the other day at this race shop said i should just go with the Tein HA Coilovers. He said that the spring and the coilover are made for each other and will last a long time. He said anytime you buy separate springs and shocks is that you will have to buy new shocks sooner because it will be bottoming out and blowing. The dropped spring will make the stroke shorter or something and it will shorten the life of the shock. Kinda makes sense but is the life of the shock shortened that much? How long will they normally last with dropped springs?

Also i heard a bearing kit is good to get. for a 93 s13 where the bearings are probably original. Do they need to be replaced ever in it's lifetime? How important are they?

View Poll Results: What suspension would you go with?
Eibach Sportline & Tokico's (non-adjustable)	1	3.23%
Eibach Sportline & KYB AGX's	6	19.35%
Tein HA Coilover kit	20	64.52%
Eibach Pro Kit & Tokico's	1	3.23%
Eibach Pro Kit & KYB AGX's	3	9.68%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

02-26-2003, 09:57 AM	#1
kermit80 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Coilovers vs. Separates: How long do they last? I am going to buy some shocks and springs...probably some eibach sportlines & either KYB AGX's or Tokico's. But someone the other day at this race shop said i should just go with the Tein HA Coilovers. He said that the spring and the coilover are made for each other and will last a long time. He said anytime you buy separate springs and shocks is that you will have to buy new shocks sooner because it will be bottoming out and blowing. The dropped spring will make the stroke shorter or something and it will shorten the life of the shock. Kinda makes sense but is the life of the shock shortened that much? How long will they normally last with dropped springs? Also i heard a bearing kit is good to get. for a 93 s13 where the bearings are probably original. Do they need to be replaced ever in it's lifetime? How important are they? __________________ 93 240sx...Sportline Springs, KYB AGX shocks, 3 1/2"exhaust, Whiteline Offset Rear bushings, 16" SSR rims, intake, spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Clarion DB625MP3 Deck....2nd 240sx...and waited 6 months looking for a good one with low miles.....wanted NOTHING ELSE....