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do i need new struts if i lower my car?

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Old May 22, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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do i need new struts if i lower my car?

i was wondering if i lower my car with maxspeed lowering springs, would i need aftermarket struts if i keep my stock 16's?
Old May 22, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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you stock struts will blow within a month, and ur car will be riding on the springs. In fast or slow driving u could potenetially loose control of the car. do the right thing, and get thoes aftermarket struts. i'm glad i had them.
Old May 22, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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ohannon7 had maxspeeds with his stock struts for a while without them blowing but i would highly recommend you to trade them out when you do have the money.
Old May 22, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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what about using coilovers with your stock struts if possible?
Old May 22, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by naijai
what about using coilovers with your stock struts if possible?


hell no.


Take time to save up for the RIGHT springs and the RIGHT struts, and do everything all at once.

click on the maxima bible under my sig for more details.


JLus-best to grab some good struts so you dont have to do suspension twice.
Old May 22, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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KYB Gr2's work well w/Max Speeds..
Old May 22, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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I've had maxspeeds with stock struts on my 2003 for 30,000 miles now with zero problems.

I'd say use stockers if you want, or go with monroe or KYB if you can afford it.
Old May 22, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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i just got those springtech shocks from ebay...how are those because i am having problems?
Old May 22, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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i heard not to buy gr-2 just go for teh agx's.
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