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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 03:32 PM
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Any suggestions on shocks

I jus got my ground controls put in 2 weeks ago and had the TL slammed. went to adjust the coilovers to raise it up a bit and noticed that the rear shocks were leaking oil. Took it to the shop and they said the shocks exploded and need to be replaced. I am running on the stock shocks in the front and back. I need to replace the rear 2 and the mechanic said the front seems fine for now. What would be a good replacement shock that would work with these coilovers. Also any of u guys wit ground control running diferent shock than factory or had similar problem??
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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 04:43 PM
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Ground controls are alot of stress on the stock shocks
You can go with the Tokico non adjustables, and they will hold up fine
There listed on the suspension page above...
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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 05:47 PM
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Wht is the difference between he adjustable and non djustble shocks?? Will the adjustable ones give abetter ride?? Also would you suggest I change the front ones too??
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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 05:56 PM
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When you slam the coilovers on the shock, you're pretty much stressing the hell out if and it will fail. Most of the shocks you see available are for moderate lowering and can't really take the 3" or more drop of these coilovers. If you're going to do that, I recommend a true coilover setup, as it is matched with the shocks, but the downside is that it costs lots more then a spring/shock setup.

The difference in adjustable and non-adjustable is in the dampening. The adjustable, allows you to tailor the dampening thus the ride quality. You can have it stiff or soft with the turn of a dial.
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