04-10-2012, 05:54 PM
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Suspension upgrades?
Are there any shocks that are better than stock?
And im looking to get new springs, what would I need to adjust the height?
Im mainly looking to raise the car not lower it.
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04-10-2012, 05:59 PM
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Afaik bags are the only way your going to raise the car.
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04-10-2012, 06:52 PM
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I couldnt use longer springs or anything else I know bags are expensivr.
Im only looking to raise the rear btw about.2" tops.
what are some good shocks?
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04-11-2012, 11:26 AM
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2Screwy
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Why would you raise it, gonna put some ghetto hoopty rims on it.....
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04-11-2012, 11:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
Why would you raise it, gonna put some ghetto hoopty rims on it.....
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LOL 
Seriously though.. Why raise it? When it comes to cars, lowered > lifted in performance and looks.
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04-11-2012, 11:52 AM
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3500 DONE!
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Search button.....noob 
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04-11-2012, 12:01 PM
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i speed up for corners
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well he has a huge sound system in his alero. he has 2 18 inch fi btls and they weigh 100 pounds a piece. i would get some air bags.
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04-11-2012, 05:29 PM
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Plus four 75 lb batteries and about 40 lbs in amps I just want it to sit level like stock, I dont want it higher than stock.
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04-11-2012, 05:38 PM
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Owner
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for struts go with KYB
you could use taller springs but would need same spring rate. that is going to be a trail and error. You could go with coilovers in the rear also. That maybe the cheapest and easiest way to achieve what you want.
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04-11-2012, 11:32 PM
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2Screwy
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Keep the rear like it is and just put lowering springs on the front to match it.
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04-12-2012, 01:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AleroKing
Are there any shocks that are better than stock?
And im looking to get new springs, what would I need to adjust the height?
Im mainly looking to raise the car not lower it.
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my first reactions was "WTF's WRONG WITH YOU!" O.O
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04-12-2012, 10:29 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
Keep the rear like it is and just put lowering springs on the front to match it.
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that same idea hit me this afternoon... depending on how much a drop you have in the rear, go with canuck springs seeing as you are looking for a 2" lift of the rear...
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04-12-2012, 11:41 PM
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Tein custom makes springs i would get ahold of them
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04-17-2012, 10:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
Keep the rear like it is and just put lowering springs on the front to match it.
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That would look nice but, I already have the rear raised a little over an inch with spring spacers because it was scraping bad, just looking to get about that extra inch raised.
I dont think id be able to get away with lowering the front because I have 20s on it now and its close on clearance. |
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04-17-2012, 11:25 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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i have 20's on mine and its lowered with eibach's... only reason they rub right now is because the tire sizing is wrong... bought them used off a buick century... when i get new tires, there will be no issues
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04-19-2012, 12:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AleroKing
just looking to get about that extra inch raised.
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Thats what she said...............LOL
Quote:
Originally Posted by AleroKing
I dont think id be able to get away with lowering the front because I have 20s on it now and its close on clearance.
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I recommend coilovers or air. thats your 2 best choices.
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