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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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I'm getting some 50/50 shocks for the rear tomarrow i was wondering.. do they make a noticeable diffrence in the launch? my 60ft's right now are 1.91 and i ran a 13.8. thanks... oh and my current suspencion set up is pretty much stock 4cyl springs up front and full lenght subframe connectors.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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A little, but get some struts to complete the package
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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which ones should i get?
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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90/10 struts, 50/50 shocks... Or Strange 10 way adjustable struts like I have.
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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you'll need the fronts too...cause just the rear is a waste...as you'll need something in the front like 90/10's that'll allow the front to raise quick and the rear 50/50 to hold the weight transfer long enough for the hook up
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Go w/ the strange for more adjustability. I was gonna, then decided on the lakewoods. I have 70/30's on the front, 50/50's on the rear. The 50/50's are a lil to harsh of a ride for my taste on the street. Spend the extra 100 bucks and go w/ the strange all the way around.
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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lol now i look at the thread[&:],i got the lakewood 50/50 for 50 bucks. i already installed them.... i have more tire spin?? this normal because i still got the stock front shocks? i'm thinking about going with lakewood 70/30 or what??? this is my DD
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I would do like Pro said and get adjustables, so then you can make them do what you want.

What are stock rear shocks? Aren't they 50/50
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Stock rear shocks are def not 50/50. They have a much softer ride.

Gearbanger, the reason you now have more tire spin is b/c the rear is stiffer now from the shocks and you have chitty *** street tires that don't hook. get some stickies and watch it hook!!!
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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i got stickies im going slap them on... are the 70/30 schocks good onn the streets?



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