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Newer Gabriel struts worked well for about 500 mi. on stock springs. Installed FMS on Weds, less than 100mi. later the seal on the driver side has blown. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Going old school...
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I never had that problem. Mine were on for a while and never blew a strut. Maybe a falty strut?93 Festiva L White B6T
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I think so. Just wanted to hear it from some on who has had their car lowered for a while before I drop good money on KYBsGoing old school...
89L Carby FIDO, previously owned by FestivaFredComment
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Don't scare me with this stuff Reuben!
Hope my new struts and springs don't fail me!Comment
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I put the FMS springs on a set of Monroe GasMatic struts that had about 30k miles on them and have not had any issues. Honestly, I won't buy Gabriel struts or shocks. My brother worked at A-Zone for years and said most of them ended up coming back. He put a set of Gabriel's on his Crown Vic and his RAV-4, and in both cases the shot craps after only 6 months. Drop the cash on some GR-2's and you'll be happy!Brian
93L - 5SP, FMS springs, 323 alloys, 1st gen B6, ported head & intake, FMS cam, ported exhaust manifold w/2-1/4" head pipe.
04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
62 Galaxie 2D sedan project- 428, 3x2V, 4SP, 3.89TLOC
1 wife, 2 kids, 9 dogs, 4 cats......
Not enough time or money for any of themComment
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I have GR2's on the front and I ordered new GR2's for the back tonight.
And Prafeston, have no fear. The lowered stance and stiffer springs make it corner so NIIIICCEE!Going old school...
89L Carby FIDO, previously owned by FestivaFredComment
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Those threads on how much can you stuff into your festiva come to mind...or that one really cool picture of a rally festiva airborn!!Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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