i got some skunk 2's for my 06 xb i have 17" rims with low profile tires the skunks are going to give about a 2" drop and i was wondering how well this would ride with stock struts or if i should get some aftermarket ones and if the stance is going to be ok or if its gonna eat the tires? any help?

 

you shouldn't have to change the camber, im only 4 1/2" off the ground and the only other thing i did was use the shocks and struts from the echo.
my tires are doing great and i don't rub
i can give you part# for the shocks and struts if you want them. it will soften the ride a bit and lower the front another 1/2"


71575 for the front 5870 for the rear, "Monroe Sensa-tracs"
the struts were about $66 each and the shocks were about
$27 each. and you can get them from any local part shop.

now remember this set up will give you en extra 1/2" lower in the front!
every thing went very smoth for the install and i have not had any problems.

 

is it rough ride with the stock xb struts? yeah hook me up with the part number it wont hurt to look into it.

you ridin on 17's?

 

no.... i have 15s
i did my springs and shocks/strust all in the same day so i realy don't know how it would ride on stock shocks/struts.
most cars ride a bit rough affter lowering, and a low profile tire will ride a bit more rough then the stock tire.
thease shocks /strust will help with that.

 

My friend has Skunk2 springs on his xb with stock shocks, it felt fine. If you have a lot of miles on the stock shocks and struts then I'd look into updating them to aftermarket ones.