northstar Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 The struts on my LGT are toast. Looking at replacing them- was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on replacements. Looking for comfort and performance. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Konis are a great go to strut as they are adjustable, can handle almost any spring out there and have a life time replacement if they blow. You can even have them revalved for a specific spring if youre getting them rebuilt. An easier to install option are the Bilstein HDs. They require Spec B top hats but are easier to put in. Only thing is there aren't adjustable. What you currently have and what performance you are looking for is a better gauge at what to recommend. -Jake http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg Call directly for your best Whiteline Price! | We also carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 do they sound like this? I made this vid before I replaced mine with BC coilovers. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0ZC9fgDLMI&feature=g-upl]Blown struts - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ^ Haha, holy crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 If you want to keep the stock springs and ride height on your 05 LGT, go with the Konis, which use the stock KYB-style top hats in front. The front Konis are strut inserts and require cutting up your stock front strut assemblies. The Bilstein HDs are great, but require a Spec B top hat which will make your car ride about 5/8" higher in front when used with your stock front springs. They are best paired with Bilstein-style front springs, e.g., pinks, Swifts, Ions, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Any disadvantage in going with Koni's and stock springs up front with OEM struts and stock springs out back? Rears were replaced with OEM 10K miles ago, by the dealer on their dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Any disadvantage in going with Koni's and stock springs up front with OEM struts and stock springs out back? Rears were replaced with OEM 10K miles ago, by the dealer on their dime. I would personally not mix and match them like that. I would go with a full Koni setup or get OEM Style front Struts to match the rears. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg Call directly for your best Whiteline Price! | We also carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'm just looking for a decent reliable replacement. I plan on doing wheels in the summertime but I'm not planning going over 8" wide or anything. I had Ksport coilovers on my GST and they were decent, but they definitely beat me up way too much- just not comfortable on trips over an hour. I've browsed subimods ISC coilover packages, I just don't know if it's the road I want to travel down again, especially since this car is daily driven on not the nicest Colorado roads. I have to see what a shop wants for labor to install either struts or coilovers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I'm just looking for a decent reliable replacement. I plan on doing wheels in the summertime but I'm not planning going over 8" wide or anything. I had Ksport coilovers on my GST and they were decent, but they definitely beat me up way too much- just not comfortable on trips over an hour. I've browsed subimods ISC coilover packages, I just don't know if it's the road I want to travel down again, especially since this car is daily driven on not the nicest Colorado roads. I have to see what a shop wants for labor to install either struts or coilovers too. I'm in the same boat as you. 73k on the clock. Left rear shock is leaking fluid. Have minor marks on my rear sway where it's been hitting. Front right strut is about to blow. Car does not bounce if you push down hard at each corner. If a DD and you are looking for OEM+ performance and feel, go with KYB. Bolts right in. No need to change your springs. I wanted bilstein HD's, but by the time you do tophats, mounts, boots, hardware and SWIFTS... $$$$. Koni's are great and adjustable, but require you to cut (shorten) the strut tube a little bit. Good post from MyWifezLegi here. I went with KYB. Good luck with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 For stock replacement, go for the KYBs, for stock with a great european style ride, get the konis. I ran stock springs and konis and loved em on my LGT. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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