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      12-10-2008, 03:31 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by mikeo View Post
It's always a good idea to replace OE shocks/struts with a shorter sport setup (Koni, Bilstein) when installing lowering springs. Some people get by without doing it but it's not recommended by suspension experts.
Correct ^^^ the OE shocks are designed to work together with the OE springs; travel rate, height, spring rate/height, etc.

When changing out to an aftermarket spring while still using the OE shocks, this limits the travel among other things causing pre-mature wear on the shocks.
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