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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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im just about to drop the box. the stock struts have 15,500 miles on them if i drop her how long will they last. i know its a funny question but i just dont have the money for coilovers yet. i just want to make due with what i have for now.
Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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IMO, you should be fine. I had 21K on S-Techs. Save your money for coilovers.
Old Apr 9, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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Agreed, had my s-tech on with stock shocks for over a year, no problems at all. Coilovers are nice, but way$$$. The s-tech is a great spring to start with for much less.
Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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I've had s-techs on stock shocks for about 30,000 miles with zero problems.
Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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thanks guys
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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FWIW, I have been dropped on S-Techs with my stock shocks and struts for about 65k.
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Im at 47k with s-techs still good to go.
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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I haven't had any problems either. They deffinatly look great.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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I put on my s-techs at the same mileage too.....lol. I'm at 23k miles and everything is fine. Just a bit more lower, but I likey
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