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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Default when do i need SHocks?

im riding on 2" tein springs..


when will i have to change the shocks?
and are theyre any drop made shocks?
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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You will know. You start to hear clunks and knocks in the suspension on numerous bumps, oil will start to leak from shocks, you will be consistantly riding lower and lower, and you will feel like you are on a tuna boat when you hit bumps.
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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haha.
thanks..
im guessing you really dont need shocks when u drop it...
until that kinda stuff happen eh?
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dwrojas05
haha.
thanks..
im guessing you really dont need shocks when u drop it...
until that kinda stuff happen eh?
Well shocks can NEVER hurt to be replaced when being matched with a performance lowering spring.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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just get new shocks if your rolling out on stock ones. depending on how and where you drive...it may cost you even more if the damage is high later on.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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You will be fine for awhile, but depending on how much you drive, road conditions, how rough you drive, will all factor in with how long the stock struts will last.....
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Have on teins s tech two years 60k shocks still good
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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awesome
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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yeah i have 20,5XX on my springs. still good
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