I'm looking at G2 springs, BMR LCA's,relocation brackets and an adjustable PHR, will the stock shocks take this setup or should I replace the shocks at the same time with some Bilsteins, tired of the 4x4 look with the stock 16 inch rims.
Posted by BPS (Member # 1260) on :
depends on the condition of your shocks and your pocket book
lowering a car will make the shocks wear faster - I had ~70K miles on mine when I lowered it so I put on a set of bilsteins. I'd have kept the stockers if I only had say 15K on them.
Posted by acarnut (Member # 1069) on :
quote:Originally posted by mcflyz28: I'm looking at G2 springs, BMR LCA's,relocation brackets and an adjustable PHR, will the stock shocks take this setup...
What are the rates for the G2 springs? You may find that the higher rates with the stock shocks result in a bouncy ride. With the hassle of changing the springs, do the shocks at the same time.
I was gonna go with the Poly/Rubber combo on the LCA'S, the car has 16,000 miles on it now, will the stock shocks hold up don't know just don't wanna go thru the trouble of replacing the springs and than later have to pull it apart again and replace the shocks. Would the Bilsteins suffice or go with revalved bilsteins, I'm getting so confused.
Posted by BPS (Member # 1260) on :
The revalved bilsteins are softer - I'm running the unvalved HD bilsteins and a eibach pro kit and like the combo very much.
If your running stock wheels - you do not NEED an APHR -
I ran without the LCA lowering brackets for quite a while with no problem, (no wheel hop) I view it as a should do but not a must doo unless you spend time at the track and have hard launches for the stoplights.
If $$ isn't an object then do it all - As well, a good first mod is getting 17,18" wheels.
