BluFalcon
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Installed a set of AGX's with new strut mounts on my car with 1G AWD springs all around. I also used the 2G rear strut mounts and rubber insulators for the rear springs. I didn't cut the front springs, as I don't think it looks that bad as it sits. I know this subject has been beaten to death, but I figured it might be nice to have some before and after pictures if anyone was thinking about doing this in the future. Onto the pics:
Here's the car with the stock suspension.
Another shot from the DS Rear corner with the stock suspension.
Here's a shot from the side with the 1G AWD Springs and 2G Rear Upper Strut Mounts/Insulators installed. The 2G Rubber Isolators didn't want to fit in the 1G Springs easily. They went in with a little force. I suppose someone could trim them down to fit if needed.
Closeup of the PS rear wheel. Don't mind the rust on the rotors. We had some rain the night before.
DS Front. For some reason I didn't get a shot of the PS Front.
DS Rear.
DS Front Corner.
PS Front Corner.
Comparison shots of the Stock VS AGX Struts.
151K Mile Stock Struts. Nice cracks.
After doing the swap, I'm not too sure how to feel about it. It looks a lot better with the lower stance but the car seems a bit bouncier on the rougher streets in town. That might have a lot to do with the 225/45/17 tires I'm running right now. I recently picked up a set of EVO 8 springs and I may try them out in the rear. If that doesn't work right, I may just pick up a set of GC coilovers. Anyway, hope this helps someone out. Thanks.
Here's the car with the stock suspension.
Another shot from the DS Rear corner with the stock suspension.
Here's a shot from the side with the 1G AWD Springs and 2G Rear Upper Strut Mounts/Insulators installed. The 2G Rubber Isolators didn't want to fit in the 1G Springs easily. They went in with a little force. I suppose someone could trim them down to fit if needed.
Closeup of the PS rear wheel. Don't mind the rust on the rotors. We had some rain the night before.
DS Front. For some reason I didn't get a shot of the PS Front.
DS Rear.
DS Front Corner.
PS Front Corner.
Comparison shots of the Stock VS AGX Struts.
151K Mile Stock Struts. Nice cracks.
After doing the swap, I'm not too sure how to feel about it. It looks a lot better with the lower stance but the car seems a bit bouncier on the rougher streets in town. That might have a lot to do with the 225/45/17 tires I'm running right now. I recently picked up a set of EVO 8 springs and I may try them out in the rear. If that doesn't work right, I may just pick up a set of GC coilovers. Anyway, hope this helps someone out. Thanks.
