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Staging Lane
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lowering i was wondering if the shocks in my 02 ws6 are better than the shocks in the regular trans am. i want to lower mine about an inch and was wanting to know if the stock shocks would be okay. i am also putting in lca's and relocation brackets also.
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From: Beaumont, TX
The WS6 package does include improved shocks and springs 
http://www.ws6.com/faq/4_1.htm#ch4_1k
http://www.ws6.com/faq/4_1.htm#ch4_1k
Q: What's included in the WS6 performance package?
A: The package was available starting in 1996 on Formulas [and] Trans Ams only. Included in the package were:
Ram Air hood and air intake (like that of the Firehawk)
The 1998s and up WS6s have a completely new hood with 2 functional intakes right above the standard non functional nostrils
Freer flowing exhaust system
Higher rate front springs (360 lbs/in)
Variable rate rear springs (130-180 lbs/in)
Stiffer front and rear shocks
Harder bushings
Larger diameter front anti-sway bar (32mm)
Increased cooling
17 inch wheels with 275/40ZR/17 tires
A: The package was available starting in 1996 on Formulas [and] Trans Ams only. Included in the package were:
Ram Air hood and air intake (like that of the Firehawk)
The 1998s and up WS6s have a completely new hood with 2 functional intakes right above the standard non functional nostrils
Freer flowing exhaust system
Higher rate front springs (360 lbs/in)
Variable rate rear springs (130-180 lbs/in)
Stiffer front and rear shocks
Harder bushings
Larger diameter front anti-sway bar (32mm)
Increased cooling
17 inch wheels with 275/40ZR/17 tires
Launching!
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From: Pembroke,GA
You will want to change the shocks at the same time otherwise you will end up having to change them out at a later time..look over in the suspension area on any of the big boards and read up on it...your stocks shocks are matched so to speak to your stock spring rate changing the rate will over time wear out your stock shocks faster...it wount be noticable right away but after time you will see fell and hear the signs of worn shocks...do some research ....
