lowering car on stock shocks?
03-23-2010, 12:59 PM
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lowering car on stock shocks? I was thinking about getting some different springs for the car. I have newer shocks on it now and was just curious if I should buy an all new shorter set? Looking to go down somewhere between 1-1.5.
Also, would cause a problem if I had 17x11's on the rear?
Also, would cause a problem if I had 17x11's on the rear?
03-23-2010, 01:37 PM
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It's not really shorter shocks, it's shocks that are built to work in a certain operating range. Stock shocks on lowering springs will probably ride like crap and not handle well....if you're just looking for looks, then go for it. As far as the wheels, an adjustable PHB would be a good idea to keep the rear centered and avoid rubbing problems, otherwise, the BFH or something may be required, but I don't know.
I would recommend at least SLP Bilsteins or KYB AGX shocks to go with lowering springs, with Koni 4/4's or 4/3's at the top. For springs, the Eibach LT1 prokit and Strano/BMR springs are the best, with Strano being about the #1 recommended on here. THey all lower close to 1.25" I think.
Hope this helps. There's a lot of information out there if you want to search.
I would recommend at least SLP Bilsteins or KYB AGX shocks to go with lowering springs, with Koni 4/4's or 4/3's at the top. For springs, the Eibach LT1 prokit and Strano/BMR springs are the best, with Strano being about the #1 recommended on here. THey all lower close to 1.25" I think.
Hope this helps. There's a lot of information out there if you want to search.
03-24-2010, 04:35 PM
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Ok, thanks. I was pretty set on buying the spring/shock set off the slp website. I'm sure that it'll hurt my times at the strip if its lowered though, wouldn't it?
I plan on doing everything right the first time, I've seen what happens to people who cut corners. I got a good deal on this one owner SS a couple months ago that has quite a bit down to it already (other guy bought a new z06). I have just never really done any moding to a car, I've always built lifted trucks.
I plan on doing everything right the first time, I've seen what happens to people who cut corners. I got a good deal on this one owner SS a couple months ago that has quite a bit down to it already (other guy bought a new z06). I have just never really done any moding to a car, I've always built lifted trucks.
