Monroe Sensa-tracs for 2003 Toyota Echo
shocks #5987 $30ea
struts #71575 $55ea
These shocks are not shorter, but have completely different dampening than than the stock shocks. I've heard you can just replace the rear shocks, and the ride will improve dramatically.
I actually went back to stock springs recently and replaced my shocks and struts with these Monroes. I can't remember what the stock ride was like, but I do know that there is no more bucking and bouncing over uneven pavement. It may even be slightly smoother too. I think body lean is same as stock as well.
Using the Monroes with lowering springs should be OK too. I know some people have used them with mild drop springs (1-1.5 inches), not sure about 2" drop springs. For $60, it should be cheap experiement.
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So can anybody confirm or deny that these shocks will/will not work on an xb with a 1.5 inch drop? And do i NEED the struts with them? What the hell ARE struts anyways, LOL (at least I admit my lack of knowledge)
THanks