lowering

29th December 2006, 00:57

if lowering do you need to change the shocks at the back or could you have the original ones left on and what would happen?! cheers

29th December 2006, 00:59

If lowering more than 40mm, change shocks, otherwise ride will be harsh and original shocks will wear out quickly. If lowering 40mm or less, it's ok to stay on standard shocks, but much improvement will be made to the ride if shocks are changed.

29th December 2006, 01:04

ok well i dont normally have people in backl thats all! has anyone on here done t like that or not?! cheers

29th December 2006, 01:07

Well I've never lowered or had my car lowered, but I've read loads and know stuff lol! People have yes, lowered 60mm on just springs... but who knows the full story? Their shocks could go tomorrow. Literally!

29th December 2006, 01:15

This should be of some use to you

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Once you have decided how low you want to go, the next thing you are to look into is what suspension setup you are going for. From experience, if you're wanting to go down 30-40mm, then you only need to provide the front lowering springs and then adjust the torsion bar on the rear to suit. However, if you're wanting to go down 50-60mm, then it's recommended (but not essential) to uprate the standard shocks/dampers (because it will only be a matter of time before they go) as well as to provide the front lowering springs and adjust the torsion bar on the rear to suit. A suspension kit (which includes front lowering springs, front and rear shocks/dampers) would be your best bet.