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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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well i bought TRD shocks/springs from a guy on craiglist for 190!!! ))))

and it's in great condition and no leaks or anything.

is it not recommended to use USED SHOCKS/SPRINGS?
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Do the have low mileage on them ? I don't do they look like they have any physical damage? if not you should be fine. Installing take the car for a test drive, you should notice any problem once you start driving.
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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it is a gamble buying use shocks. Because they do get worn out.
Good luck to you
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Nah you can use em.....but just lke Macavely said, how many miles on them? Was it abused?? and dang that is a low price for TRD spring/shock combo.
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by tc913
Nah you can use em.....but just lke Macavely said, how many miles on them? Was it abused?? and dang that is a low price for TRD spring/shock combo.
it looks like its in new condition. it has some dirt and blotches and stuff but it can be cleanned. i got it from this exchange student kid who traded in his scionnn



me so happy hhhahah )
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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It looks like it wasn't used more than 5k miles or so. I think it should be safe.
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tc913
It looks like it wasn't used more than 5k miles or so. I think it should be safe.

good beans. thanks
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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damn lucky... i wanna buy some trd shocks for cheap :X i bought a used TRD SPRING FOR 30 BUCKS! thanks DANIEL hahah if you read this. but wow... i cant find any on craigslist in california!
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lilfunnijohn
damn lucky... i wanna buy some trd shocks for cheap :X i bought a used TRD SPRING FOR 30 BUCKS! thanks DANIEL hahah if you read this. but wow... i cant find any on craigslist in california!
that's pretty cheap for springs. )) i',m puttin on the shocks today
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Nice find on the price...
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Shouldnt have any problems there.

I'd be weary about shocks after 30k miles, but its obvious we haven't reached that point.
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