I'd agree with this. I have H&R springs with KYB shocks and the front is always bottoming out. There was a list member who made lower shock mounts to avoid this problem - but I don't remember who it was.
Todd '88 Westy KENWILFY@aol.com wrote: > Ben, the biggest mistake that people make when installing lowered > springs is > not also installing shocks that are setup for the springs. The > catalogs I > have for H & R springs or any other type always says, in really small > print, > "only recommended if installed with matching shocks". So when people > put > these on that complain that the ride is terrible. Of course it is > because > the shocks are hitting the stops before the can go normal travel for > the > springs. So my recommendation is that you get a set of shocks that is > setup > for the springs before you install them or you are going to be > disappointed. > > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain.com > Phone: (856)-765-1583 > Fax: (856)-327-2242
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