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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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Changing Out My Shocks

im about to buy some eibach springs for my 3.0 will i need to change out the shocks asap or will the ride be comfortable to ride on stock shocks for a while
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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well, i could be a dick and say search, but i'm in a good mood.

1. First, what kind, the sportlines or the prokit?
2. It's always a good idea to change the shocks out if you're gonna put lowering springs in, otherwise they'll blow out. How soon depends on what kind of springs, how the roads are, and how you drive.
3. Look at what other members have for what kind of springs you have. There's quite a few combos out there.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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prokit = you'll be fine with stock shocks

sportline = get new shocks (KYB AGXs, Koni Yellows)
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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btw, nice double post hero
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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nevermind...gotcha
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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I don't think it's recommended to get Sportlines for our 3.0s, because of the engine weight, right...? The front will sag like F-word.

If you're gettin Eibachs, the Pro-Kit is about the only thing you can buy.

I suggest goin Neuspeed Sports, if you're not wantin to go the coilover route.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RiDiN CLeaN
I don't think it's recommended to get Sportlines for our 3.0s, because of the engine weight, right...? The front will sag like F-word.

If you're gettin Eibachs, the Pro-Kit is about the only thing you can buy.

I suggest goin Neuspeed Sports, if you're not wantin to go the coilover route.
Correct, you don't want sportlines on a 3.0, it'll ride like A lot of people recommend neuspeeds too
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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neuspeeds sport and KYB AGX ride like gravy (not the lumpy kind). and a nice drop to if you like to go low but not too low.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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i would get the springs and shock/strut put in at the same time...just cuz it'll save on the labor cost and you have a good set of shock/strut if u planning to put it back to stock.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
i would get the springs and shock/strut put in at the same time...just cuz it'll save on the labor cost and you have a good set of shock/strut if u planning to put it back to stock.

Dont waste your time with the stock struts. Do it right.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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if you have the money then have the shock/strut put in at once. you're gonna need it sooner or later anyways.
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Dont waste your time with the stock struts. Do it right.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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no one likes tein springs??
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
if you have the money then have the shock/strut put in at once. you're gonna need it sooner or later anyways.
you can always save money and diy
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DBLOCK1226
im about to buy some eibach springs for my 3.0 will i need to change out the shocks asap or will the ride be comfortable to ride on stock shocks for a while

NOOO!!!! Dont do it, if u cant afford to get both now, buy springs and keep them under ur bed till u can save up for shocks.
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