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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Tein S tech lifespan

Hey guys I installed some S-Techs over OEM shocks at about 30000 miles. Just broke 70k and noticing the suspension is really starting to soften up and bottom out sometimes. My question is should I replace my springs as well as my shocks? I don't really know the lifespan of the S-techs.

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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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I would.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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Chances are it is the shocks and not the springs. I had similar issues, sent my springs to Tein and they tested out just fine. I replaced my shocks and the issues went away.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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s tech over OEM struts.
that is your problem
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Leave the springs, replace the shocks...problem solved.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Pretty impressive you got 40k out of the OEM shock Tein S-Tech combo. Yeah, like everyone said, change the shocks.
You can go OEM, Tokico, Koni or many other ways,
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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slap on some koni yellows and call it a day.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Gonna go Koni yellows I just wanna make sure the springs aren't toasted before I do all the work only to have to redo it. I already have to pull my transmission for a second time because of insufficient lube on the clutch fork
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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can't beat lifetime warrenty!
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