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Offline bigdee

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lowering springs killing shocks?????
« on: 30 March 2014, 17:51 »
ive had new shocks fitted to the front and rear for my mot a few months ago now the front has gone totally and the rear is on its way out, ive been told its because ive got lowering springs fitted (apex 45mm jobs) has anyone had any problems like this before or is it down to some bad shocks?

Offline damien010685

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #1 on: 30 March 2014, 17:55 »
Yip most folk only run 30mm with standard springs mate! WHy not buy a lowering spring and shock kit or even a cheap set of coils? Joms are like £150 Cheap lows

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #2 on: 30 March 2014, 18:01 »
yeah im looking at coilovers now tbh

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #3 on: 30 March 2014, 20:51 »
You need shortened shocks or coilovers

Offline bigdee

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #4 on: 30 March 2014, 21:40 »
ok cheers for the help i think its gonna be coilovers

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #5 on: 30 March 2014, 22:08 »
ok cheers for the help i think its gonna be coilovers

Depends if you not looking for a mega drop then get a decent spring and shock kit.

Offline Clifford125

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #6 on: 30 March 2014, 22:40 »
I got JOM coilovers and tbh I think for the £180 you spend on them they are defo worth the money  :smiley:

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #7 on: 31 March 2014, 00:19 »
For the price they do what they say on the tin pal many folk happy with them!

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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #8 on: 31 March 2014, 07:37 »
I'm on jom coil overs and I rate them, very good for the money
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Re: lowering springs killing shocks?????
« Reply #9 on: 31 March 2014, 19:12 »
i think ive got a set of jom's for 120 with new top mounts just gotta pick them up this weekend happpppppy days