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springs hurt shocks?

Old 08-28-2008, 08:39 PM
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hey guys i was talking to my friend who owns his own shop and he said that if i were to get eibach lowering springs only that over time it would hurt the shocks from rubbing. I have NEVER heard of this problem but didnt feel like arguing with the man bc he usually knows what hes talking about. Have you guys had any problems like this?
He said i might as well replace the shocks too....
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Old 08-28-2008, 08:42 PM
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I'm pretty sure this is true. Most people go ahead and get shocks/struts at the same time because stock shocks/struts will wear out faster with the new springs. Also, aftermarket shocks/struts will make the ride better.
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Old 08-28-2008, 09:36 PM
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Yea you're gonna wear the stock shocks out since they weren't made for an aftermarket spring. Switch them out at the same time, you wont regret it
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Old 08-28-2008, 09:49 PM
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He is correct, if you install aftermarket springs on the stock struts. That is because the stock struts are compressed to a different spring rate (the stock one) then the aftermarket one which is lower. therefore waring the struts out faster and giving you a bumpy ride.

The best thing to do is so get some adjustable struts from tokico. You will never regret it.
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Old 08-29-2008, 07:55 AM
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where can i find a cheap combo of shocks and springs? cheap like under 250...
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Old 08-29-2008, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by viperrmk
He is correct, if you install aftermarket springs on the stock struts. That is because the stock struts are compressed to a different spring rate (the stock one) then the aftermarket one which is lower. therefore waring the struts out faster and giving you a bumpy ride.

The best thing to do is so get some adjustable struts from tokico. You will never regret it.
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I have the Roush rear springs ($125) and Roush matching rear shocks ($175). ROUSH

Originally Posted by alsoknownazg
where can i find a cheap combo of shocks and springs? cheap like under 250...
^^^^^^ Under $300 and a leveling 3/4" drop.
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:22 AM
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You should just save up and get tokico d-specs, they are pretty awesome.
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