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Old 03-21-2009, 10:24 AM
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DropZone struts with Sprint springs ?

I found Dropzone struts and springs combo for dirt a$$ cheap. I also found just the struts for even cheaper. The Dropzone springs give a 2" drop front and rear so would it be a bad idea to put Sprint springs on the Dropzone struts? (Sprint springs also 2" drop)
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From what I've read, Sprint makes DropZone.

Are you getting the sprints for cheaper, why not just go with the DZ combo?

In any case no, there's no real difference between the two.
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Did you even search?

About the struts:
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ne-shocks.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...zone-susp.html

About the springs:
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...dropzones.html

1 word: GARBAGE. Don't get the struts or springs, save up for better quality stuff. And IBTL...
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^^ wat he said...

dropzone springs are garbage and i wouldnt even consider them... many users have said that they dont drop as much as they say and they sag in the rear... there was also a thread a while back on them snapping in half, which is very bad from a quality standpoint...
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IIRC those springs broke on someones car.
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ive had dropzone for over 10k miles ive never had any problems wat so ever
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Originally Posted by Snypa
IIRC those springs broke on someones car.
you recall correctly.
i remember there was a thread about that...
or i read it somewhere on the internet.

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Old 03-25-2009, 05:43 PM
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I'm talking about the shocks not the springs. I have Sprint springs waiting for a set of shocks.
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i have sprint springs w/agx, 2weeks blown struts, you need koni
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Originally Posted by mantis40
I'm talking about the shocks not the springs. I have Sprint springs waiting for a set of shocks.
hmm never seen anyone wit DropZone shocks...

but for Sprint springs i would ONLY recommend adjustable shocks such as Tokico Illuminas, Koni Yellows, or KYB AGX's.

these springs drop 2" all around which is no problem for the rear but could possibly bring the front set-up too close to the bumpstops. this could lead to suspension bottoming, especially with weak shocks.
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Go with ATLEAST agx.
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Old 03-26-2009, 01:49 PM
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queston about dropzone lowering springs and struts

I have a question i got drop zone lowering springs and struts and in the back of the car it looks to be dropped but the front has not dropped at all? can anyone tell me why? my mechanic doesn't know why either! They are the correct springs for my car though!
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Originally Posted by Kico
I have a question i got drop zone lowering springs and struts and in the back of the car it looks to be dropped but the front has not dropped at all? can anyone tell me why? my mechanic doesn't know why either! They are the correct springs for my car though!
Have you measured the DZs and compared to the stock springs?

Made sure they were assembled correctly?

Failing that, have you not given DZ a call?
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I made sure that everything was put on correctly and i contacted DZ and they said that i have to take pictures and send it to them...by any chance do you know from the ground to the wheel well for the front and the rear the stock height?
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Originally Posted by Kico
I made sure that everything was put on correctly and i contacted DZ and they said that i have to take pictures and send it to them...by any chance do you know from the ground to the wheel well for the front and the rear the stock height?
Why of course.

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run away from 2" springs
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