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Old 07-19-2012, 12:03 AM
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Like the title says, I need new shocks. I bought the car already lowered. Not sure which springs, just saw eibach when it was on a lift. The car still has the stock shocks @ 103k. Its my dd and the roads are pretty good around here. And before someone says it, I don't want new springs. Yes I know everyone says they are crap but I like the stance and the car still rides better than other vehicles I've owned. I was thinking the bilstein shocks from strano for $379. Would they work well with a lowered car, or is there something else out there made especially for super low cars? You can get an idea of how low by checking the pics in my profile. Thanks!
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Anyone? I've tried search but its a little hard to get solid information since all the threads tagged eibach just say "they're garbage omg buy xxxxx from xxxxx sponsor you idiot!!!!!!!" instead of real info.
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cant go wrong with Koni's. how low are you sitting (you can figure this out by measuring from the ground to the center of the fender lip. for example my stock height is 27 3/4 from the center to the ground on Bilstiens.
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I would go with SLP Bilstien... And if your springs are RED they are the Sportlines... If they are BLACK then they are the Pro kit...

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Originally Posted by 2win_SS
I would go with SLP Bilstien... And if your springs are RED they are the Sportlines... If they are BLACK then they are the Pro kit...

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never knew that. my springs are black. so i have the pro kit. i would hate to imagine the sportlines as mine already sits low as ****. how could the car possibly get any lower?

front is 25.75in
rear is 26.5in
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Bilsteins will be suitable for you if you can't drop the $800+ on Konis.
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Originally Posted by Beastmode89
never knew that. my springs are black. so i have the pro kit. i would hate to imagine the sportlines as mine already sits low as ****. how could the car possibly get any lower?

front is 25.75in
rear is 26.5in
^^^ it can get lower... Tuck tires like my truck. Lol

Sportlines look good but ride stiff. And very low ground clearance for exhaust... Unless you run SL and some 18-19 on your car. Then you will get a lilttle more room.
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Bilsteins on my 2" Intrax springs (closer to 3" in front)

Search for the JasonWW shock mount mod - it gives extra wheel travel in front, puts the shock closer to its optimal travel range, and *should* help prolong their life
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I'll go with the bilsteins. Any difference in the HD and slp versions that strano sells other than a few dollars? If it rides rough, I'll upgrade the springs to strano.
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Nope, same shocks. Get whichever is cheapest



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