At what point should replace the stock struts? For example, the Eibach Pro-kit lowers 1.5/1.6", will this work with the stock struts?

At what point should replace the stock struts? For example, the Eibach Pro-kit lowers 1.5/1.6", will this work with the stock struts?

i may be wrong but i think its a good idea to replace the shocks and struts anytime you put in springs that make it lower. the factory ones are designed for the factory springs and have the correct amount of travel to not wreck them. when you put springs in that lower it 1.5" or whatver, its makes the rods in them that much closer to hitting the bottom and going bad.

its also cheaper to put in better struts and shocks at the same time as springs, since you have to take them off to put the springs in. and then if you ever sell car you have a set of factory parts to put back on

^^ wut he said makes sense. more money spending for me

I've got tanabe df210's on my box and my stock shocks/struts are all but destroyed, so i'll agree that its a good idea to change em out whenever you have the car dropped :blah:

I've got tanabe df210's on my box and my stock shocks/struts are all but destroyed, so i'll agree that its a good idea to change em out whenever you have the car dropped :blah:
i agree my stock shocks couldn't handle the lowering .

i got goldlines and stock shocks the ride is good i guess for now until the shocks blow i will agree better to put on the lowering shocks now or will have to put them on in the near future anyway...

yeah this is all true but lowerd / shorter shocks are around 200 a corner. not cheap. and they are normally only meant for say a 1.5 inch drop. it's unfortunate. get ahold of ground control . they build shorter shocks for any and all applications.

yeah this is all true but lowerd / shorter shocks are around 200 a corner. not cheap. and they are normally only meant for say a 1.5 inch drop. it's unfortunate. get ahold of ground control . they build shorter shocks for any and all applications.

"ground control to major tom....dooop doo do doo dew dew" .....my bad.....

FYI, we always recommend replacing your O.E. "Damper" anytime a vehicle is lowered. Not only are most O.E. dampers are not up to the task once a vehicle has been lowered, if they fail shortly after you install your lowering springs, you will be faced with double labor and alignment cost!. For more information and to review the products we have available for your vehicle please visit our site at:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/suspension/index.jsp

with my prior cars. i have changed the dampers at the same time. i don't recall why i didn't this time. but i do regret it

umm...okay what struts should i get with my tanabe df210?

none are short enough but anyuthing better than oe

FYI, we always recommend replacing your O.E. "Damper" anytime a vehicle is lowered. Not only are most O.E. dampers are not up to the task once a vehicle has been lowered, if they fail shortly after you install your lowering springs, you will be faced with double labor and alignment cost!. For more information and to review the products we have available for your vehicle please visit our site at:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/suspension/index.jsp
i dont even see the shocks on that page.

I have the tanabe df210's and I still used the stock struts and my ride is fine. As long as you avoid major bumps and potholes and be sure not to drive like a maniac you should be okay.

yeah they ride fine for awhile but the sporty nature is lost , and the shocks will blow or wear out quite shortly