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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Well i started with H's and it wasn't long before they came out and replaced with S-Techs. They H's felt "sloppy" to me. Mainly because the spring rate on the fronts are very lite. I am very happy with the S's!
Thanks for the input....i'm going with S-Tech's and Monroe Sensatracs for rear shocks....your box has a nice stance....
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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Make sure you get the right shocks. Do your seaching on SL. I think they are the one's for the Echo, just a little shorter than stock. Also, check out my profile, I have an old pic with the H-Techs on.
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Rear Monroe shock # 5987.
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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I have been going back and forth on the same question but I have been leaning toward the H-Tech's as I live on a nasty hill. My wife doesn't always pull in or out at an angle and already scrapes with the stock springs.

The drop I want and no front bumper or a safe drop decisions decisions.

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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthBox
I have been going back and forth on the same question but I have been leaning toward the H-Tech's as I live on a nasty hill. My wife doesn't always pull in or out at an angle and already scrapes with the stock springs.

The drop I want and no front bumper or a safe drop decisions decisions.

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Sounds like you need bags.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Yeah air ride would be the way to go but I don't feel like trying to convince my wife that it is worth the money just so I can lower it but still beable to park in in my drive way...............

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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Here's a current pic of my box....Man, I can't wait until I get my S Tech's....!


Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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I personally don't care to have a slammed look and wanted more to ride quality.

Here is my xB w/ H-techs.
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:06 AM
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[quote="06B0X"]I personally don't care to have a slammed look and wanted more to ride quality.


From what i'm gathering S Tech's ride smoother to some....I guess it's just a matter of opinion.....but if I get H Tech's I know I'll probably want to go a little bit lower....
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Man, I can't wait until I get my S Tech's....!
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