Installed new shocks and struts today. TRD dampers weren't cutting it; too rough for these New Orleans streets. It's freaking night and day. I can't describe how much better my ride is now. I also finally got around to installing longer studs in the rear (drum brakes = PITA). I would have gone Koni all around but I couldn't justify paying $100 per side especially since you can't adjust them as quickly as you can the front. I can't recommend this setup enough. I'm still riding my 2" Spy springs, but thinking of switching to the H-Techs I just bought. I wanted to see how just the new dampers feel. I'll give it a week or two to decide. Either way I'm going to have a set of springs for sale soon (also the TRD shocks/struts if anyone wants a sportier/stiffer ride).

 

my next swap I already have the monroes in back

 

Tell me about the stupid a** streets of the big N.O. i work in the east and live in slidell a double dose of pot holes with 2 1/2 inch tanabe and 18 inch konig incedents and nitto neo gens All banged up and one needs repair

 

Holy cow man, I just put my Konis on all around and Tein H-techs too! Konis rule hands down

 

I have the Monroe's in the front and the Koni's in the back, and the ride is freaking amazing. It is better than stock before I lowered it.

 

I have the monroes in the rear and I need the front replaced. Do you have the part# for the monroes you used for the front???

 

It is the same strut for the echo, you have to drill holes for the abs line other than that it's the same. Oh, it is also about 1/2 inch lower than stock, for me that was perfect and it made the stance perfect. I have Tanabe NF210's.