NAT88S Member 16 Member For: 16y 4m 12d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast, NSW Posted 07/09/09 10:41 AM Share Posted 07/09/09 10:41 AM Hey guys,I've picked out some 19's for my MKII XR6 and figured I'd have to lower it too.So I went to a place in Tuggerah NSW and they quoted:Bilstein Shocks and King Springs fitted = $1,610Monroe Shocks and King Springs fitted = $1,005Buy it Now eBay pricing from Online Performance Autos is as follows:Monroe GT Sport Shocks delivered = $472 King Springs delivered = $289Total Monroe and Kings on eBay = $761What does everyone think about the fitted quote from the shop? Do they have much room to move, is installation a time consuming job?I'de love the Bilsteins but are they worth the $600 premium? What do you recon I could get them down to?Any opinions or advice would be much appreciatedCheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootster Just a large member member Silver Donating Members 3,125 Member For: 16y 7m 22d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 07/09/09 10:55 AM Share Posted 07/09/09 10:55 AM the only problem with supplying the parts is if any fail you will be charged r&r...Then need to run around to have the parts replaced...If they supply and fit any problems with the parts they will repair or replace for free...Had my Fg lowered by wholesale suspension advertisers on this forum....Drop senna a pm ...See what he can come up with on price... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO4LT Member 1,533 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 07/09/09 12:51 PM Share Posted 07/09/09 12:51 PM Get the Bilsteins, fitted some to mine a few weeks ago very happy along with the heavier rate king springs. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erko Donating Members 1,079 Member For: 21y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/09/09 10:52 PM Share Posted 07/09/09 10:52 PM the Bilsteins are definately worth the extra money. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAT88S Member 16 Member For: 16y 4m 12d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast, NSW Posted 08/09/09 12:12 PM Author Share Posted 08/09/09 12:12 PM Yeah I've only heard good things about the Bilsteins.TURBO4LT, how much did they set you back if you dont mind me asking? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO4LT Member 1,533 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 08/09/09 12:16 PM Share Posted 08/09/09 12:16 PM Bilsteins were $940.00 & Kings $240.00 I also added whiteline adjustable sway bars, huge difference much more precise could probably do with a even heavier coils on the front. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK Member 340 Member For: 17y 8m 25d Gender: Male Posted 09/09/09 06:55 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 06:55 AM I bought king springs from sprints for $240, and had my tuner install them for $150. Are your current shocks that bad that you need new ones? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Member 56 Member For: 17y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: albury Posted 09/09/09 07:06 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 07:06 AM senna t is doing a group buy on springs. mab check that out. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-930994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erko Donating Members 1,079 Member For: 21y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/09/09 07:27 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 07:27 AM I bought king springs from sprints for $240, and had my tuner install them for $150. Are your current shocks that bad that you need new ones?stock shocks are good for 40k at best.......in any case, the Bilsteins are far superior out of the box. Even if you think your shocks are ok.......they probably arent. Put the Billies in and you will notice straight away Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-931008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAT88S Member 16 Member For: 16y 4m 12d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast, NSW Posted 09/09/09 12:03 PM Author Share Posted 09/09/09 12:03 PM The car has 54k on it, but I thought if I got lowered springs I would need shocks too, as in the stock shocks are too big or wont last or something?Wow those bilstein prices are looking much nicer, yeah I might message senna and see what he can do, and yeah I'd be in on a group buy. Can anybody recommend any suspension shops around the Central Coast / Newcastle area for fittment? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61410-new-shocks-and-springs-to-lower-the-xr6/#findComment-931138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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