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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Hi

I have a set of Intrax racing lowering springs (2.5" front - 2.25" rear)
They are pretty stiff.

However, I have a set of stock modified shocks (shock oil changed for stiffness)

The problem is "bottoming out" for the fronts especially.
Is there a way to modify the stock shocks for preventing the bottoming out ?

If not, What shocks would you advice for making the bottoming out "impossible" ? (maybe.. the shortest shock body)
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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Spring rates?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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just like skunk2 springs
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by alperx
just like skunk2 springs
That helps absolutely NOT at all. Do you not know?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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ok got it.

spring rate is 410
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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If you call those stiff maybe you want a 350 but I think those are too soft. I really wouldn't go any lower than that. I prefer a 400-450. though. You are aware that the lower you go the crappy-er the ride quality gets? You have to start sacrificing quality for handling. You may be stuck with what you have.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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are you still running full length bump stops?
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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^ +1... When the springs were installed, did you cut the bump stops to "spec?"
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