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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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I just found some eibach lowering springs on craigslist, they have a 2 inch drop. Do i need to buy shocks and other stuff to run these springs or can i just throw them on my stock set up? Thx,

Mike.
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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you always want to upgrade your shocks
when switching aftermarket springs due to the higher spring rate...


 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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how much do you guys think some decent shocks will cost me?
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Bilsteins are about $120 each.
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Yes def. upgrade shocks or you will be disapointed with the ride quality after a few weeks
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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But you dont have to. The car will be fine just a rough ride.
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Ok thanks, would you say it would be a really rough ride or just a little worse than it is now?
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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if the shocks are old (shot) the ride might be bouncy.
 
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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ok gotcha, i think i might buy these eibach springs, get money at christmas and buy me some new shocks to lower my baby. so shocks will be at about 500, i think i can pull it off, yet i still have to buy x-mas presents for the fam, which will cost a penny or two.[sm=smiley7.gif]
 



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