Hey guys im about to order my set of Progress lowering springs and i was wondering do i REALLY need aftermarket struts/shocks? i replaced both my front and rear shocks and it has not even been a year that they have been on, what do you guys think??

 

What did you replace them with? I have Eibach springs and KYB GR2's (OEM replacements) and they have been fine for the last 3-4 yrs.

 

Another set of OEM my mechanic threw them on when i first bought my car which had 84k miles.. and i hear the kybs ride hard

 

Dude, you don't even know. This setup is a little too harsh for my aging a$$. Feels like I went over a speed bump when I run over a cigarette butt.

 

damn thats insane and eibach is only like an inch drop, im wondering how my car would ride with the oem struts and progress springs hmmm i just dont want to blow my axels

 

^ You should be OK on stock struts with Progress springs. I have Megan Racing springs, which are only 0.1 inch higher in the front than Progress springs, and the ride is great on my worn stock struts. The only annoying thing is that the car hops a little on higher speed bumps. If your struts are only a year old, the ride should be even better.

 

im not necessarily worried about how hard the car will ride im just concerned about blowing my axles or struts

 

The axles will be fine. You may eventually wear out the struts, but not in the near future.

 

No reason why you should be worried about blowing your axles.

 

why do you say that ?

 

I don't see how your axles would be affected by your strut choice. Typically CV's don't appreciate the angles they're subjected to when the ride is is very low. After a certain drop, the CV axle and joint angle are at a very unfavorable geometry.

 

You might want to think of replacing that Injen "CAI" while you're at it

 

Megan Racing springs are lower than Progress springs in both the front and rear, but its usually recommended to go with an aftermarket strut choice when using lowering springs.

 

You should only be worried about me and Chris making fun of your monster truck even after the Progress springs.

 

INJEN FTW

 

the whole point is NOT to be made fun of after the drop by you guys what the faik

 

Just kidding. You won't blow axles unless your car is slammed.

 

You will always be made fun of Get some Illumina's sucka.

 

 

Friggin' Chris, can i do progress springs now and maybe later on illuminas ?

 

Remember where you live fool..

 

:metalmax:

The comparison of one drop vs. another (megan vs. progress) is NOT a valid indicator of how the car is going to handle/ride when considering different spring/strut combo's.

That being said: I SERIOUSLY doubt the OEM struts will handle what those Progress Springs are dishin'-out for very long....and your ride quality is going to suck ballz.
Will they blow-out in a day / week /month / year????
No tellin'.
But they WILL blow-out eventually.

gr

 

Since you don't NEED springs, I would wait until you have Illuminas or Blues. Its eaiers to install them both at once anyway.

 

QFT. And I hope you weren't serious about the Injen FTW...

 

Injen FTW..

 

^^^ only if you cut most of it off and turn it into a SRI

 

QUITE F'n TRUE??? Work with me -- I'm pushin' 40!

gr

 

"Quoted For Truth". It's what all the hip kids are saying on them fangled messageboards these days.

 

I just installed megan lowering springs today. rear struts felt ok(for now). front struts felt very weak. wasn't expecting it so didn't have replacement ones ready to put in. ride home felt a little more firm than before, looks much better, and overall happy with the $150 shipped springs. I suggest running the lowering springs until your struts go out. then you'll have a reason to upgrade. I agree that there will be no axle trouble with lowering springs unless the working angles are seriously altered.

 

 

QFT again.

 

Can't speak for Megan's, but my H&Rs that were recently installed softened up a bit after 500 miles (but still slightly firmer than OEM SE springs). Hopefully they will do the same when the settle in for you.

 

I AM NOT sure where to post this but I guess i'll try here. Anyway I was wondering If anyone had a pair of front OEM springs laying around I would trade for my new just installed lowering Springs. Not happy with with ride...

 

Would you like to state which type of springs they are?

 

I personally spoke to one of their (Progress Technology) Tech Reps and the Progress Sports Spring were designed for the OEM struts in mind....

 

 

Contact:
Joey Berry
Inside Sales
1.800.905.6687
www.progressauto.com

 

Sorry Cmax -- i don't doubt YOU.....it's the Springs mated to OEM Struts that i doubt.

I've posted many times about my experience with Progress Springs and Illuminas.....but this IS just my opinion.

I cannot imagine running those springs on OEM struts....what a nightmare that must be!

gr

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And for the record, Progress Springs = great Handling, very even drop, but HORRIBLE Ride for a daily-driver on ANYTHING but the smoothest of roads.

 

The spring pressure is more but not that much higher than stock springs......
I'm running Illuminas/w Progress and I love it.....I was just stating what the tech rep replied to me......feel free to email him.....