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elka
09-21-2006, 10:43 AM
hey all,

i'm on a super tight budget, and was looking to replace my springs and shocks. i was thinking to get a set of 1.5" lowered springs from CPP, and a set of KYB gas-adjust from summit. do i need to get the lowered shocks, or can i just use the regular ones?

Mrapii
09-21-2006, 04:43 PM
Normal lenght shocks should work just fine.

elka
09-21-2006, 07:47 PM
thanks! i'll probably get those first.

elka
10-23-2006, 01:17 PM
anyone have this experience with their elkies? my right front shock is toast, and the left rear is toast. i was thinking it might have to do with the previous owner parking it up on the curb (right side) and the left on the street. maybe beause the front is independent and the rear a solid axle?

elka
10-24-2006, 08:02 PM
anyone? i'm just wondering if my frame is twisted. when i measure the wheel wells, i get lower on the right front and lower on the left rear. drives straight, thought, but with the shocks liike it, it bounces kinda funny.

elka
10-31-2006, 10:20 AM
well, I'm pretty sure it's also the springs that are shot, so I'm leaning towards the Eibach pro kit.