Coilovers

[Grescht]

I Just bought a set of Skunk2 Coilovers. I didn't get any new shocks and the worst people said that i would have a bumpy ride. If i like the Drop of about 2 inches I'm going to buy some Sport Shocks. But yeah. What do yall think?

[JoshM]

It'll be a very bumpy ride. I would suggest getting Skunk2 sport struts to go along with them. Your stock struts will blow in no time.

[samuri88]

what if my oem shocks are new?

[JoshM]

I personally still wouldn't do it. But, it's up to you.


Stock struts are designed to work for stock suspension. If you lower your car, you're putting mroe pressure on the struts. Which will eventually cause them to blow.



My roommate has lowering springs on his stock struts. The ride was fine, but it's getting pretty rough.

[Noxidea]

what if my oem shocks are new?

Your Stock Shocks wont last long at all I tried it before with my nuespeed race springs , the only I would suggest if for some reason you have to use your stock shocks make sure you cut atleast 1/2 the bump stop off , I never did this and it ruined my drop somewhat , if you are dropping the car the bump stops need to be cut down ... or you will find yourself either riding on the bump stops or bumping them kinda hard in the front .... good luck either way but I would invest in some KYB AGX or SOME Tokico Blues at the least ...

[deevergote]

The worst is that you'll have a bumpy ride?

No.

The worst is that you'll hit a bump at speed, one or more wheels will leave the ground, and you'll crash. I drove on just ONE blown shock for a single day... after that experience, I ordered a replacement, and had it shipped out the next day! Didn't drive the car until it was installed.


New OEM shocks will last longer than 15 year old shocks, but they're still not made for it. OEM replacement shocks like KYB GR2 or Tokico HP seem to hold up well, since those companies seem to design their shocks for fairly rugged use.

[drew12000]

Take the time and get the right setup! like to add that the stock struts have a much longer shaft than struts that are made for lover springs. peace

[flight50]

if you get someone to install your setup, it will be twice that you have to pay to take your stuff apart. so factor that in. if your doing it, save yourself the time, and do it all at once. wait til you get a set up that you won't have to tear down for a while.

[samuri88]

thanks you guys

[deevergote]

if you get someone to install your setup, it will be twice that you have to pay to take your stuff apart. so factor that in. if your doing it, save yourself the time, and do it all at once. wait til you get a set up that you won't have to tear down for a while.

Suspension was the first thing I did myself. I had some help, figured it out, and ended up redoing things just to know that I could Suspension work is VERY easy. 6 hours or so for a TOTAL beginner should be all it takes. Just be sure to get a spring compressor!

[ExplodingCake]

Suspension was the first thing I did myself. I had some help, figured it out, and ended up redoing things just to know that I could Suspension work is VERY easy. 6 hours or so for a TOTAL beginner should be all it takes. Just be sure to get a spring compressor!

Indeed , when I was riding on coilover and decided to go back to springs. I said to myself that WAS IT THAT EASY? lol...

Did not use compressors due to the fact that my springs are already short.

[samuri88]

so i bought the skunk2 coilovers a week ago....and now its on it way
but i was thinkin that i can use the oem shock..... after readin this.

SOo now i brought some vvvv today..




Crazy right.....thanks you guys agian

[ExplodingCake]

so i bought the skunk2 coilovers a week ago....and now its on it way
but i was thinkin that i can use the oem shock..... after readin this.

SOo now i brought some vvvv today..




Crazy right.....thanks you guys agian

Shoulda saved more for better shocks. Those are just merely OEM replacements. But alas , just don't go more than 2.5 inches or KABOOM!!

[samuri88]

does anybody have any reviews about the kyb shocks with the skunk2 coilovers

[JoshM]

KYB GR2's are basically an OEM replacement.


If you're wanting KYB's, get the AGX's.

Or, just get the Skunk2 struts designed for the coils.