View Full Version : Best struts/shocks set compatible with tein h-tech springs?


jamcube23
03-08-2006, 12:44 AM
I am wondering what the best pair of struts and shocks I could get that are compatible with the Tein H Tech lowering springs?
If someone could compare prices and performance that would be great.
I just got my Tein H Tech springs and I want to get the struts and shocks as soon as possible so please hurry and help me.

ack154
03-08-2006, 12:50 AM
The only ones available are TRD or Koni... IMO, the Koni would probably be better... but it likely won't matter too much either way as long as they're not OEM.

jamcube23
03-08-2006, 12:58 AM
Very cool thanks for the information, I will probably end up getting the TRD.
Do you know how much the TRD set costs?

ack154
03-08-2006, 01:04 AM
They're usually just over $450 a set.

http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=474&Part_cat=11&parts_id=324

IndigoTC
03-08-2006, 01:21 AM
did they come out with kyb adjustables yet?

jamcube23
03-09-2006, 04:31 AM
Im not sure Indigo?????

B1uEsC1uEs
03-09-2006, 07:16 PM
I got TRD shocks right now, springs coming in tomorrow (H techs). TRD's are cheaper but Koni's are better. TRDsparks and Mcgeorgeparts has the same price for the TRD shocks but when you pay and add all the shipping and all that stuff... mcgeorge has a better price.

evad059
03-10-2006, 01:37 AM
What is the differance between the OEM struts & shocks VS Koni or TRD? Why can't the OEM be left there?

B1uEsC1uEs
03-10-2006, 12:55 PM
stock shocks cant handle the new springs, you will eventually have to change them later on. Koni's are adjustable unlike TRD's.

TCpete
03-10-2006, 02:34 PM
do yourselves the favor in the long run..

SAVE MONEY AND BUY A QUALITY PART LIKE KONI!!!!! lifetime warranty on mines from my civic lastest 4yrs and NEVER FADED and i autoX alot.. even KYB agx's when they come out for the tC should be very good also!!

dont be cheap. buy good now. save money in the long run.

brian
03-11-2006, 02:44 AM
get the koni yellows...they're by far better then the TRDs and only for about a hundred more in cost

evad059
03-11-2006, 06:07 AM
Has anyone had any instalation issues with the Koni shocks? I know the TRD mount direct off stock parts...Koni?