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hskrs10

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I have to change my struts and shocks on my 98GT, Do i have to take the springs off to change them?
 

03ghoststang

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nope but just make sure you have a jack underneath the lower A arm when replacing the front ones
 
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I have new springs for it, would it make it easier to change them when I do the shocks/struts?
 

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even thought they call it a mcpherson setup it really isn't.
 
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I know I should add the camber kit, but at this time i dont have the money for them. Is it a big deal when lowered not to have them?
 

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it's easier for an alignment, it's not really required but recommended for a drop lower than 1 1/2 inch.
 
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