Mechanic said my suspension is done.. What should I do?

[RickyRacer]

I DD my FRS.. so it's above 200k KM now.

I took it for an oil change and tire rotation.. the mechanic was able to easily push up the wheels with one hand while it was on the hoist. he said this means suspension is going bad.

I also noticed small bumps in the road feel like hell on earth ... which normally would just drive over with a slight "Swoosh" when the car was new

I like that new car feeling, and since it's a DD and i don't do any track.. I am considering just buying a new set of stock coilovers from Toyota dealership.

I looked at some premium aftermarket offerings like KW, Ohlin, etc. But i don't think they're made to last 200k like the stock ones have served me gracefull so far?

Thoughts? Also, while im replacing the coilovers, what else should i refresh?

This is IN ADDITION to the appointment I have in Feb for the spring valve recall.

Ah, the joy of owning a 13' FRS

Thanks all!! Sorry for the newb questions


Edit: just to confirm. I don't want to lower my car at all. Even If the right decision is to go with ohlin or KW.. I will prefer to keep as stock as possible and built for comfort.

Here she is in all her glory

[Kiske]

Check the member's for sale section, plenty of members are selling their newer 2017+ Performance Pack suspension as they upgrade to coils and bags.

This should tick both your boxes by giving you the same reliability and mileage that you had on your older 2013 OEM setup and an improved ride over what you had when you bought the car new.

Plus, if patient, you will also likely find these for much cheaper than what you can buy anything in the aftermarket should you go that route.

[fatoni]

yeah i would have loved to upgrade to pp suspension but there wasnt any real cheap anywhere near me. i ended up getting some tein flex z for around 700 and its pretty comparable to stock if you want it to be.

[RickyRacer]

Originally Posted by Kiske

Check the member's for sale section, plenty of members are selling their newer 2017+ Performance Pack suspension as they upgrade to coils and bags.

This should tick both your boxes by giving you the same reliability and mileage that you had on your older 2013 OEM setup and an improved ride over what you had when you bought the car new.

Plus, if patient, you will also likely find these for much cheaper than what you can buy anything in the aftermarket should you go that route.

thanks. price is not really a factor though, I just want reliability + longevity without having to rebuild/oil up these coilovers all so often.

willing to invest as much as it takes (to a reasonable amount) to achieve that

[Turbo]

I was going to over you my old coilovers (HKS Hipermax SP) but they are more track oriented then street so they wouldn't be a good fit for you.


As an aside, did we used to play C.O.D. together online? Your username is very familiar.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by RickyRacer

I DD my FRS.. so it's above 200k KM now.

I took it for an oil change and tire rotation.. the mechanic was able to easily push up the wheels with one hand while it was on the hoist. he said this means suspension is going bad.

I also noticed small bumps in the road feel like hell on earth ... which normally would just drive over with a slight "Swoosh" when the car was new

I like that new car feeling, and since it's a DD and i don't do any track.. I am considering just buying a new set of stock coilovers from Toyota dealership.

I looked at some premium aftermarket offerings like KW, Ohlin, etc. But i don't think they're made to last 200k like the stock ones have served me gracefull so far?

Thoughts? Also, while im replacing the coilovers, what else should i refresh?

This is IN ADDITION to the appointment I have in Feb for the spring valve recall.

Ah, the joy of owning a 13' FRS

Thanks all!! Sorry for the newb questions


Edit: just to confirm. I don't want to lower my car at all. Even If the right decision is to go with ohlin or KW.. I will prefer to keep as stock as possible and built for comfort.

Here she is in all her glory

I have the stock '17 suspension as I installed coilovers I think less than 6 months after owning the car, and I am in Toronto so pm me if you like

[new2subaru]

^^Nice

[RickyRacer]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

I have the stock '17 suspension as I installed coilovers I think less than 6 months after owning the car, and I am in Toronto so pm me if you like

pm sent

What parts would a mechanic generally advise be replaced along with the suspension refresh?

[Vital]

Get some Bilstein B6 shock/strut since they seem to be slowly coming back

[Tokay444]

Get new suspension.

[RickyRacer]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

Get new suspension.

Thanks for all your help in narrowing down all the suspension kits that exist out there for the FRS. Much appreciate, can't wait to upvote your comment after i hit submit here

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by RickyRacer

pm sent

What parts would a mechanic generally advise be replaced along with the suspension refresh?

Ball joints, tie rod ends, stuff like that.

[RickyRacer]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Ball joints, tie rod ends, stuff like that.

Hmm I cant find ball joints or tie rods on this suspension parts diagram

https://parts.toyota.com/a/Toyota_20...4420-4804.html
https://parts.toyota.com/a/Toyota_20...4420-4803.html

are they called something else there

[wparsons]

OEM balljoints aren't available separately, have to get the whole front lower control arm.

That's the wrong front diagram, you need the one with the whole assembly, not just shock/spring.

As for the original question, get 2017+ shocks/springs/mounts and be done with it. Ohlins will ride nice, but won't last as long as OEM without a rebuild.