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edokmak
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 Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:56 am Post subject: stock shocks on a lowered notchback? or alternative? |
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| Couldnt find anything on this so if anyone has any links that would be awesome. im redoing all of my suspension and brakes and will be lowering my car a decent amount. will stock shocks still function properly or is there a different length i should be looking for? thanks guys |
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edokmak
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| Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: stock shocks on a lowered notchback? or alternative? |
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| as low as i can get it without being too ridiculous to drive daily. Im not set on it being totally slammed. |
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Erik G
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| Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: stock shocks on a lowered notchback? or alternative? |
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I used stock in the front and GR2's in the back when I had my slammed notchback years ago. I know people also use the Monroe 5752 (barndoor bus) for the front, so they are like stock ride just shorter. You can get those anywhere, like Orielley's. the 5752 part number is the same at Napa, their brand is OESpectrum. I suspect that with the same part number, they are all the same oil filled shock made in the same place, just different names
Also, this is for the front only, and not for drop spindles. Drop spindles, definitely the stock shock size
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: stock shocks on a lowered notchback? or alternative? |
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If you keep it to a 2 spline drop (inners or outer splines), then stock will work. It's IF you want to go lower that you need the shorter shocks.
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JonL 
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: stock shocks on a lowered notchback? or alternative? |
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| whatever you decide from the suggestions, I would run an oil shock vs a gas shock, they ride smoother in my experience on a lowered car. The gas always seem to pushing up and ride a little stiffer, but would corner better. |
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stonecoldcars
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:39 am Post subject: Re: stock shocks on a lowered notchback? or alternative? |
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I modified type 1 bug lowered shocks on my fasty. You have to add a bushing on the lower mount and drill out the upper bushing to a larger diameter
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