hey i need to know the answer to this cuz i really dont want to waste my money because of some stupid move i made. when you buy lowering springs can you still use the stock suspension thing thats on the inside? or do you have to go out and look for that?

 

you'll be just fine, right up to the point where that thing inside, strut/shock, blows because it isn't made for lowering/performance springs. Then you'll get to take it all apart again and hate yourself for not doing it the right way the 1st time...

 

You talking about struts? Depends on the drop really. If your going with a mild drop (1.5" or less), then the stock struts will be fine for a bit but they'll eventually blow out. If your going with a more aggressive drop (1.5" or more), then no you'll need to upgrade your struts.

Next time

 

you sir have made an excellent point. thanks. because, i was about to ask the same question.. I thank the guy for asking this.

 

don't do it

 

i think this was a great question, many here probably wanted to know but didnt wanna get flamed.

you can lower your car with lowering springs but depending on the lowering height you have to match your struts accordingly.

for example: eibach pros are 1.7 front and 1.5 rear with these you can use kyb gr2's

for example: tein s techs are 2.2 front and 1.8 with these you should use tokico illumina or something that can withstand the aggressiveness of the s techs.

I hope this helped you.

 

i got H&R sports on stock struts. 1.4" front drop, 1.3" rear drop. no probs so far, and its been over a year on a daily driver. just dont go more than 1.5"

 

the title made me lawl

 

do you even know how many miles are on your struts? unless your stock suspension is on the newer side they will definitely be short lived even with a moderate drop height. and you will require new struts eventually. and taking apart the suspension 2x is no fun.

 

get new shocks unless. 4th gens are 10-15 years old now. new shocks have been the best mod i've done so far. i got AGXs and i'm pretty satisfied

this should help you. its for 5th gens, but the drops are similar. or you can just go with coilovers
http://www.shiftice.com/spring_strut_decision.html

 

You could always use the stock struts until they go.Who knows, you might just get some good time from them like others have been.

 

more than likely the stock shocks/struts are already blown or in desperate need of being replaced.