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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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Default Coilovers verus lowering springs?

i have an xB and want to lower my truck. Should i get lowering springs? <<Would i need new struts with better dampening or what? Or should i get coilovers? i live in CT which has bumpy roads and lots or hills.. right now i am tucking 18's... what should i do, and what would be the best price? i was thinking about the hotchis tvs package with the sway bars and springs.... and i like coilovers.. which will give a better ride and a lowered ride and not tear apart my wallet??? thankz for you help
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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how far do you want to drop? if you're gonna buy springs that drop over 1.5, your stock struts are gonna go pretty quick.. i suggest coilovers if you can afford the $$..

Tein S techs are good too.. i've installed a set of S techs and Htechs on 2 different xB's and the results were pretty sweet.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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lol, where'd you find this post, tamago? it's OLD. He's got springs already, check the cardomain page. ;-)
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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i forgot i even put up that post..... i went with goldlines, got them for 148 shiped from cali to connect. but ya, i like them its all good, wow i posted that along time ago.......
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i was having fun lookin for old stuff
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It all depends on what your looking for, some springs will give you a good drop but if your looking for a slammed look go w/ coilovers for your ride. Also you gotta think if your willing to drop the cash for coilvers versus springs. If your looking to adjust your ride all the time then get coilvers if not then just get springs.
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