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stay with Goldlines?

Post by jonnymopar » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:39 pm

I have a set of Goldline springs on my car right now on stock struts. I want to go with the Tokico blues instead. I just saw the package deal with Tokico struts/springs on eBay for $378 free shipping. Should I go with that or are the Goldlines a good spring?

I ask because I bought my car with those springs and I don't know if I like them or not. Just trying to get people's input.
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Post by 03sxt » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:40 pm

I haven't heard anything bad about the Goldlines...

And this should be under the 'Suspension' forum, nub. :lol:
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Post by jonnymopar » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:48 pm

Ah dammit, I was reading General and I forgot to switch over... rookie mistakes.


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Post by scneonchic » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:51 pm

I think raul-01 bought that tokico strut/spring combo....Ill try to find a link, or just PM him about his
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Post by grambo » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:50 pm

No Goldlines..................bad Goldlines...
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Re: stay with Goldlines?

Post by MyNeonSaysHi » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:10 pm

jonnymopar wrote:I have a set of Goldline springs on my car right now on stock struts. I want to go with the Tokico blues instead. I just saw the package deal with Tokico struts/springs on eBay for $378 free shipping. Should I go with that or are the Goldlines a good spring?

I ask because I bought my car with those springs and I don't know if I like them or not. Just trying to get people's input.
Lowering springs on stock struts are a no-no unless they are the Mopar Stage 1's or SRT-4 springs. You will be able to do it, but like I said before, anything lowering your car over 1.2'' will damage stock struts very quickly. I got that Tokico package on eBay. I will be putting them on at my friends friend garage. :lol: This Sunday. So I will let you know how everything turns out. :wink: If you ahve extra money laying around do it. But if your stock struts haven't blown yet and the ride is good, then just stay with your Goldlines dude.

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Re: stay with Goldlines?

Post by jonnymopar » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:30 pm

raul-01 wrote:Lowering springs on stock struts are a no-no unless they are the Mopar Stage 1's or SRT-4 springs. You will be able to do it, but like I said before, anything lowering your car over 1.2'' will damage stock struts very quickly. I got that Tokico package on eBay. I will be putting them on at my friends friend garage. :lol: This Sunday. So I will let you know how everything turns out. :wink: If you ahve extra money laying around do it. But if your stock struts haven't blown yet and the ride is good, then just stay with your Goldlines dude.
Oh hell yeah I know you shouldn't lower on stock struts. I bought the car this way. The Tokico struts are definitely going on my car, all I'm trying to decide is whether I want to transfer the Goldlines over to the new Tokico's or just go with a whole new package. I've heard alot of mixed opinions on Goldlines, but haven't heard much at all about Tokico springs, just the struts. Thanks for the input and thanks in advance for anyone else that posts here.
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Re: stay with Goldlines?

Post by 03sxt » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:25 am

raul-01 wrote:Lowering springs on stock struts are a no-no unless they are the Mopar Stage 1's or SRT-4 springs.
:-k Hmm... I have Mopar Stage 1's with the stock struts and I think at least one of mine has went since I put my springs on...
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Post by jonnymopar » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:19 am

So nobody's tried the Tokico springs?
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Re: stay with Goldlines?

Post by MyNeonSaysHi » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:25 am

03sxt wrote:
raul-01 wrote:Lowering springs on stock struts are a no-no unless they are the Mopar Stage 1's or SRT-4 springs.
:-k Hmm... I have Mopar Stage 1's with the stock struts and I think at least one of mine has went since I put my springs on...


I guess anything that lowers your car will put excess wear on your stock struts. My rear struts are slowly leaking and thats with stock springs. :lol:


So nobody's tried the Tokico springs?
Haven't seen anyone on the boards with them, but maybe I am wrong. If I am not then I guess I am going to be the first ones with them.

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Post by jonnymopar » Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:41 am

Hey raul, how do you like the setup?
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Post by J-Villa » Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:11 pm

gold line is junk had a bad experience with the springs on my 1st gen
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