I'm finally gonna install my Maxspeed coil-overs really soon. I was just wondering if the stock shocks can handle a 1-1.5 inch drop, without blowing??? Maybe even a 2 inch drop???? Also, does anyone know the stock spring rates of the factory springs??? Thanks!!!!
Kris "Someday............I'll have traction problems!!!!" Tampa, FL Pinoy Turbo 2GNT
1999 HRC Turbo RS Stage 2 Auto with BOOST!!!!!!!!!!!!
#3687, "RE: Can stock shocks hold???????" In response to Reply # 0
They will hold for a while. Just start saving up for some new sturts. Put a few bucks aside per day and when they blow or start to go than you should have enough money for new ones.
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#3693, "RE: Can stock shocks hold???????" In response to Reply # 6
yeah i was lowered 3 inches for 3 years on stock shocks. they were blown when i removed them but i never knew it (because blown stock shocks dont feel any worse than new stock shocks. you dont have to grind anyhting, the stock spring perches are removable just like the konis. www.blue2gnt.homestead.comwww.geocities.com/blue2gnt
#3694, "RE: Can stock shocks hold???????" In response to Reply # 7
It all depends. Some people cry that they blow their shit after just a week, I have had Skunk2 coilovers for over 2 years now and I still have stock struts no problems as of yet.
#3695, "RE: Can stock shocks hold???????" In response to Reply # 8
When I had my springs installed they told me the struts were blown and I needed to replace them right away. I told them Fuck it and drove on the blown struts for 1 year. The last 4 months there was shit leaking out of the back right one and the ride was a little rough but no big deal. Go ahead and get the coilovers installed and then install the shocks when you get the money.
Perf: KYB AGX Struts Neuspeed Sport Springs 5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L) Sprint Front Camber Kit $15 Rear Camber Kit MSD DIS-2 Ignition System Some Regrind Cams that need High Compression (which I don't have) Ported Intake Manifold Ported Throttle Body Nameless Cold Air Intake with a K&N Filter Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler Empty Catalytic Convertor Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts Hurricane_GS Short Shifter Symborsky Shift Kit Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular 225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires
Audio: Alpine CD Head Unit Alpine Flex4 25W X 4 for Fronts and Rears Alpine V-12 450W X 1 for Subs Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears 3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono
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#3696, "RE: Can stock shocks hold???????" In response to Reply # 9
one of my back struts lasted a whole week before pissing oil out everywhere.... ass end slides out a little now and then. I'm gonna just get one from a junk yard since it's only one. 2" drop.
#3697, "RE: Can stock shocks hold???????" In response to Reply # 10
Hey RoboTech, If you want some help to install the coil overs yourself instead of paying $100 at a shop let me know. I have done it a few times and it would be cool to meet a local 2gNTer.
Renting a spring compressor is a given, make sure it's the right kind that will work with our spring/strut setup. The first one they gave me at Autozone had to go it the middle of the spring to work and our strut is in the middle of the spring!
The other important thing is the walk thru that Corbin wrote up. That is the bible for a first timer. It's really a simple install when it comes down to it, just a little time consuming.
Hit me up on AIM (OhShootUhh) or email me if you do want some help because I would be glad to help if I can make it. I do work some fucked up hours so we'll have to talk about it.
Perf: KYB AGX Struts Neuspeed Sport Springs 5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L) Sprint Front Camber Kit $15 Rear Camber Kit MSD DIS-2 Ignition System Some Regrind Cams that need High Compression (which I don't have) Ported Intake Manifold Ported Throttle Body Nameless Cold Air Intake with a K&N Filter Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler Empty Catalytic Convertor Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts Hurricane_GS Short Shifter Symborsky Shift Kit Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular 225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires
Audio: Alpine CD Head Unit Alpine Flex4 25W X 4 for Fronts and Rears Alpine V-12 450W X 1 for Subs Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears 3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono
Flame Red SRT-4 GT40,8.5:1 Built Shortblock, Brian Crower Stage 2 Cams, etc etc etc...
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