What to change...spring or shock

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Right now i have eibach prokit springs and koni 5 way adjustable shocks and i feel every little crack or bump in the road. Not just lightly either, it's extremely harsh!! I know for a fact my car now rattles because of it. What do i need to change the springs or shocks, because i can take it any more!! Please help!!!

 

Ryan Paterick

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Well I take it your Koni's are set to the softest setting.

Edelbrock or Bilstein might suit you betta. I have no complaints w/my bilsteins, cept the price. Edel and Bils are about the same. Get the upper control arms changed also and the quad shock at the same time. should run you more than $200.00 for new uppers and the quads together.

 

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i bought kyb replacement shocks and struts. they are pretty decent for the price. good all around ride.

 

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yeah, unfortunately it is the softest setting!!

 

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What's yr tire pressure? It could be something as simple as too much air in your tires. And what tires do you use? Rubber w/stiff sidewalls can be a little rough. You have quality shocks/springs - I'd look for more simple solutions/cheap solutions to make your commute a little easier on yr back.

 

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well as far as tires, i had stock size on before and it still was stiff. I have the bullit 17x9front and 17x10.5rear with 315/35....they feel no different than stock. I am just trying to figure out were your ride quality comes from and if i need to change my shocks or springs?

 

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bump

 

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Your shocks/struts are the culprit in this case (not to be a dickhead or anything, but think about this - they're called SHOCK ABSORBERS for a reason ). I agree with punestang, change your shocks/struts.

I'd go with Bilsteins - they do a really nice job of compensating for the rigidity in a stiff set of springs. There's a reason Bilsteins are standard equipment on a lot of the European "sports sedan"-type cars. But they're spendy, that's the major drawback. Cheapest I've ever seen them is at www.stangsuspension.com

good luck

Matt

 

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Yeah, no offence taken. I didn't know if maybe the springs were not allowing the shock full travel or something..... i don't know probably talking out my ass

 

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Yeah, no offence taken. I didn't know if maybe the springs were not allowing the shock full travel or something..... i don't know probably talking out my ass.....but thanks for the info