mismatched shocks?

DemonGT

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this summer id like to install some lowering springs..probably the pro kit..but id also like to install new front struts...but iv already replaced the rear shocks with Lakewood 50/50's...should i replace the rears also with whatever brand i get for the front? probably KYB

 

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86bluecobra

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no. there is no need for the brands to match.

 

srothfuss

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Agreed: Since the damper rates are different between the front and back it won't matter if you have different brands installed front / back.

You would notice issues if you installed non matching components on left / right sides of the car.

 

Mavrick

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I think you should save up a bit, and spend the extra dough for some better struts!

 

Strype

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Mavrick said:

I think you should save up a bit, and spend the extra dough for some better struts!

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Hey I'm running Napa in the front and Autozone in the rear!!! Haha

 

DemonGT

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• Jan 28, 2006

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no need for nice expensive struts...if i leave the back those shocks are pretty cheap...and that car is a street car...my 89 GT has the generic KYB's all the way around and i noticed it rides alot better then my 91 with the lakewoods in the rear and stockers in the front..haha...