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here is the question, and I need some answers or advice. I purchased tokico struts for my mx, and now iam deciding what springs to get. The choices were narrowed down to Intrax, Suspension Techniques and Eibach.<BR>What iam most concerned about is the ride quality, since the car is my everyday driver.<BR>I know that Intrax will lower approximately 1.75, Sus. Tech about 1.3, and Eibachs are 1.5. Any suggestions (with a little explanation might help)... <BR>also will the ride quality suffer if i drop it more than 1.5???<BR>thanks in advance

I think the Eibach spring rates are matched to the Tokico's damping rate

eibach or suspension techniques. <P>Either will ride nicely. It will be stiffer than stock, but thats the price you have to pay to get a car that will handle well and be lower. Either one should do you well.<P>The Intraxx are just too low in my opinion, you'll run out of suspension travel before you know it.

From what I know Eibach doesn't make springs for the MX anymore, but a set always pops up here and there.

ones for a 91-96 Escort or 90-94 Protege would also work...usually a little less stiff and a little higher...but not much.

there is alway Apex springs. They are good quality also..<P>cheers,

How much do Tokico struts go for approximately?

the ZX2 ones are ~170 for all 4<P>the normal blues are ~85 each

Andrew if you buy a set let me know so maybe we can buy a set together<P>(maybe save on shipping)

here is what i went with:<BR>tokocos for zx2 and H&R's. The car rides great now, not too stiff, and not too low. Approximately 1.4 inches. <BR>That mod was pretty easy, and I didn't even have to use spring compressor for the rear. But the front was a pain in the a--. Altogether it took about 5 hrs, with 2 trips to the nearby auto supply store.

i meant Tokico

Hey Vlad, if u don't mind me asking? how much did U pay to get yer springs and struts put on? (or dija do it yerself)....I got a quote today and it seems kinda high..only becuz he sayz that i should have the alignment done as well at the same time..did U have yours done?<BR>Thanx<BR>Heather

Heather,<BR>I did all the work myself, the usual prices around here are Installation: $50 per corner plus around $65 for an alignment. I had the alignment done, but they said that they couldn't fix the camber, and I will have to get a camber kit.