I have a Q: Would it be ok to use factory shocks & struts with a set of aftermarket lowering springs ??

 

If you want the springs on bad enough then sure go for it, but you are going to have to change the shocks out anyway so why not wait for the spring installation until you can get shocks.
Lets just put it this way if you dont change your shocks then you are going to regret it later on.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RUBZERK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a Q: Would it be ok to use factory shocks & struts with a set of aftermarket lowering springs ??</TD></TR></TABLE>

I put on aftermarket springs and the handling/ride was great until I ate it doing 50 through a dip I didn't see. As long as you don't do anything retarded and drive normally you'll be fine.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by farroutt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you want the springs on bad enough then sure go for it, but you are going to have to change the shocks out anyway so why not wait for the spring installation until you can get shocks.
Lets just put it this way if you dont change your shocks then you are going to regret it later on.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree If you dont change the struts now you will have to in the long run and wished you would of in the first place

 

^besides the cost effectiveness of paying for labor once, the car simply won't handle has well with stock struts v. aftermarket struts and aftermarket springs. if you had a brand new car, i could see using the stockers. otherwise change them at the same time.

 

Should i replace them with aftermarket or OEM ???

where could i get some cheap ???

 

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where could i get some cheap ???</TD></TR></TABLE>

Aftermarket. That's pretty much the whole point of replacing the shocks and struts when you get the springs. Different compression in the strings, lower stance, etc. works with OEM but it's better to get the aftermarket products made for the express purpose of working with other aftermarket products like your springs.

 

How low are you wanting to go?

1"-1.8" I'd get Tokico or Koni <U>non-adjustables</U>

2"-?+?" I'd get Tokico or Koni <U>adjustables</U>

Tokico person myself. I never go lower than 2"....prefer 1.5 with Tokico blues and H&R sport springs.

You can normally go to 1.5" and not have to worry about camber problems.