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Old Mar 29, 2001 | 10:33 AM
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I ordered rear and front springs from classic industries .the rear came the front are on back order . the box said trw the rear are on and I felt a dramatic improvement. I have original struts 30.000 miles heated garage kept on the front and deciding should I keep them for the new springs or get monroe or bilsteins?I do city driving bad streets .Im thinking going with the bilsteins but what ride will I get .
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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 01:00 PM
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I'd guess that with only 30k miles on them, the struts have probably leaked anyway, just from age. Don't quote me though! I never stored my car


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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 01:17 PM
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Car: 91 RS
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Transmission: fixed the 700r4 again!
even through the car was stored theres still wieght on the struts. i would say replace them .

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