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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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i just bought lowering springs that offer a 2 inch drop in the front and a 1.7 in the rear i was wondering if i would be a abel to run my stock shocks?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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run yes....last.....now thats a different story
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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well how long, i plan on purchasing tein coliovers withen the next 6 months you think theyll do till then....

oh and how far do you live from wilmington
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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You can use your stock shocks on that drop although not advisable. First off you will have a camber issue so depending on the tires you're using, you very well might need new tires within that 6 month period you're talking about. I don't think your stock shocks will last that long, i've heard of them going after a couple of months if you're thinking of dropping about 2". There's no telling how long they'll last, a friend of mine is on a 1.7" drop for about a year now with stock shocks and he's ok. You might want to get adjustable shocks with your springs to avoid your shocks going. You should also get a camber kit.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 02rsx-s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just bought lowering springs that offer a 2 inch drop in the front and a 1.7 in the rear i was wondering if i would be a abel to run my stock shocks?</TD></TR></TABLE>
They will work, but they won't last. Depending on the drop people usually blow their shocks within a few years.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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life on your shocks also depends on your driving and road conditions. since ur on stock shocks be more carefull on dips and look out for pot holes.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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thanks for all the info
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