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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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i'm looking for some lowering springs to lower my car .75" - 1.25" MAX

also, i'll need some decent shocks as well...that aren't going to cost an arm and a leg

i had some goldline lowering springs which lowered it about 1.7" and that was way too much as my ORY hit everything... lol

any suggestions?

97 z28 with LT's & ORY

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You could keep your stock springs and get a set of Koni SAs. Do the hose mod in the rear (remove spring isolator and wrap top coil w 5/8 heater hose) and the front konis have 2 spring perch positions. The lower one will drop the car .75, and the hose mod is good 4 one inch out back. Your cars will hold the road and ride unbelievably better.
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never heard of it. and honestly, i have no idea, how or what to do if i did so. aren't the koni's expensive? i don't really wanna spend a fortune, just need a better ride
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Originally Posted by 98silverz28
never heard of it. and honestly, i have no idea, how or what to do if i did so. aren't the koni's expensive? i don't really wanna spend a fortune, just need a better ride

better ride = $$$

Plain and simple!
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Originally Posted by 98silverz28
never heard of it. and honestly, i have no idea, how or what to do if i did so. aren't the koni's expensive? i don't really wanna spend a fortune, just need a better ride
The heater hose mod and Koni's up front is the cheapest way to lower your car. Otherwise, you'll have to not only buy springs but shocks that will match them.
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