trhlz1222
Veteran CEG'er
i plan on lowering my 98 svt about an inch or 1.5 inches. should i replace the struts while i put lowering springs in it or wat do i need to do.
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looking to lower it
- Thread starter trhlz1222
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since you didn't mention the miles on the car and since it is a 98 you are better off also replacing the struts, go with the BAT or Koni Kit and call it a day ...
trhlz1222
Veteran CEG'er
i dont need springs if i get the struts or do i?im a noob at this stuff
Hammy1105
CEG'er
No, the springs are what lower the car. If you want to do it right replace the struts with some performance ones like Konis or the Bat kit and then put some lowering springs on it. I've got the koni struts with b&G springs, lowered the car about 1.5" and it rides beautifully.
Pale Horse
Veteran CEG'er
And don't buy the KYB shocks. They are cheap for a reason.
99Mystique ATX
Hard-core CEG'er
Koni or BAT kit are the way to go...
Stock struts will be toast quick with a drop. Even my ST200 struts which are supposedly suitable for a slight drop are now leaking...
Stock struts will be toast quick with a drop. Even my ST200 struts which are supposedly suitable for a slight drop are now leaking...
SVT_Mystique
CEG'er
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if you don't replace the struts plan on bouncing ALL OVER the place in about 2 years. Thats how long mine lasted before they blew completely. Its also a lot easier to do the work while you have them off the first time anyway - what's the point of putting the original struts back on just to have to take them off again in a very short period of time to replace them. I guess I learned the hard way on that one :blackeye: