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1g OEM suspension #450924
September 23, 2016 01:00 am UTC
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Looking to see if anyone knows if it's still possible to get a new OEM suspension (dampers/springs; the lot). Or to piece them out with similar quality brands.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450925
September 23, 2016 01:43 am UTC
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...Did you try Napa?


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450926
September 23, 2016 09:53 am UTC
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I am running the OEM struts that Ziggy had and they have been good. I think CT works too for those


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450927
September 23, 2016 10:40 am UTC
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Napa has everything? K thanks

Didn't think Rtm carried any oem suspension stuff, must have missed it. Thanks!


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450928
September 23, 2016 10:47 am UTC
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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450937
September 23, 2016 08:17 pm UTC
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I have some teins!


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450938
September 23, 2016 09:38 pm UTC
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Are you looking for actual OEM suspension or aftermarket? Because OEM comes from the Chrysler or Mitsu Dealer for your car.

Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450939
September 23, 2016 09:54 pm UTC
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Well if I got to chose I'd want oem. I'm looking for comfort on the 1g and longevity.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450940
September 23, 2016 09:54 pm UTC
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With the age of our cars I doubt dealerships would still carry them though


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450941
September 23, 2016 10:01 pm UTC
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Well if the Dealerships dont have them.....you are looking at aftermarket.

Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450942
September 23, 2016 10:04 pm UTC
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Unless RTM has Mitsu shocks instock. Napa and CTC dont carry OEM.

Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450965
September 25, 2016 10:25 pm UTC
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IF they were available, they would likely be an arm and a leg, ESPECIALLY if they had to come out of Chrysler inventory. The KYB GR2 are stock equivalent, or a slight improvement, at a good price. I can't imagine why you would want to pay double or triple just for a name?


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450967
September 25, 2016 10:34 pm UTC
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Well I have KYBs presently on Tein springs, hate them with a passion. Very rough on anything bigger than a pebble.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450969
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Well you could sell the Talon and buy a 58 caddy. You won't feel any bumps.. Lal


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450981
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Rock Auto is clearing out KYB GR2's for 1g's, like $34 a shock.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450985
September 26, 2016 01:33 pm UTC
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It's the springs Gui, your shock choice is fine, whether or not yours are blown is another issue.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450988
September 26, 2016 02:41 pm UTC
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Yeah that's in the springs. Get stock springs, or H&R's. My 1G is on H&R's and it rides extremely smooth and nice.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450989
September 26, 2016 03:13 pm UTC
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Which H&R springs to you have Lucian? I am trying to find something that isn't a crazy drop but still rides as smooth as stock.


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450994
September 26, 2016 03:57 pm UTC
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AHEM BRYAN..this is a WTB thread wink


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Mike Eng] #450997
September 26, 2016 04:34 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by Mike Eng
AHEM BRYAN..this is a WTB thread wink
Should have cracked the whip earlier, I seem to be slipping a little hehe

Although I think we are all trying to help Gui with what he wants to buy...


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Re: 1g OEM suspension [Re: Guillaume Berton] #450999
September 26, 2016 05:00 pm UTC
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Thanks everyone smile


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