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Old 02-08-2013, 08:38 AM
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Hi, i am getting ready to replace my quad shocks. Looking for recommendation 's on good brand's.
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Old 02-08-2013, 09:01 AM
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I'd spend the $ on better Control arms and get rid of the Quad shock.
But if your set on replacing them just get what ever your local Auto Parts Store carries it's not like you get any benefit from going with a high $ set
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^ this, the quad shocks make the rear suspension worse anyways
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Old 02-09-2013, 07:25 AM
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not to thread jack but im doing j&m lca and bilstein shocks. should i just leave off the quad shocks then? will i lose anything?
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Old 02-09-2013, 02:51 PM
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Hi, thanks for info guys. I am not meaning to step on anyone opinions. But your cars are in a much faster class than my dd. I am planning to install better LCA/UCA later. In my low stock power range , the quads do make a different. I am still seeking to keep a decent ride.
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Old 02-09-2013, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 96t-bird
Hi, thanks for info guys. I am not meaning to step on anyone opinions. But your cars are in a much faster class than my dd. I am planning to install better LCA/UCA later. In my low stock power range , the quads do make a different. I am still seeking to keep a decent ride.
lol you are making more power then me! i have stock engine and air filter still!! You have more work then me done im just trying to keep a nice good riding daily driver for now then hopefully blower!

and a recommendation for quad shocks would be once again bilsteins for them!
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Old 02-10-2013, 08:09 AM
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Unless you have blown quads on there now, I'd leave them alone and get better LCA later. Then just remove the old quads entirely.
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I vote for control arms as well
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Old 02-10-2013, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TRUEBLUE3934
Unless you have blown quads on there now, I'd leave them alone and get better LCA later. Then just remove the old quads entirely.
so could i lose my quads without any effects?
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Old 02-10-2013, 06:40 PM
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No, my point was to get quads later when you can afford them and at that time you will no longer need the quads.

I would leave the factory quads in place as long as you have the factory LCA.
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