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I've recently replaced my rear sway bar end links. I had a thumping noise and it's gotten quieter but hasn't fully gotten rid of it. The shop said I'll need to change my rear shock absorbers.
I've recently replaced my rear sway bar end links. I had a thumping noise and it's gotten quieter but hasn't fully gotten rid of it. The shop said I'll need to change my rear shock absorbers.
Approach those Eibach Sportline springs with caution. They will put your Z REALLY low, depending on how they settle in your car. Your Z will scrape over any speed bump and you'll bottom out on many potholes. Some insurance policies specifically prohibit lowering springs, so check your policy;
Approach those Eibach Sportline springs with caution. They will put your Z REALLY low, depending on how they settle in your car. Your Z will scrape over any speed bump and you'll bottom out on many potholes. Some insurance policies specifically prohibit lowering springs, so check your policy;
Interesting! Not to derail, but looks like I'll pay some attention to the insurance policy.
EDIT: To OP, that deal is good. However, you fail to mention the mileage wear on your shocks and the shocks replacement in question. I have a feeling that what you'll buy, have some life in them so you won't be due to replace any shocks for another year or two, just hypothetically speaking, But the lowering springs are almost worth that $100 alone. So two-birds-one-stone, if you had plan to go lower, this is great chance. Just understand this.
Last edited by zwei_the_c; 01-13-2020 at 10:03 PM.
Stock shocks “might” be good for 50-75k with stock springs. Overwork them with stiff lowering springs, half life ‘em. Do yourself a favor and put new shocks in with those springs.
Stock shocks “might” be good for 50-75k with stock springs. Overwork them with stiff lowering springs, half life ‘em. Do yourself a favor and put new shocks in with those springs.
Someone told me to change the rear diff bushing, Could this be the causing the rattle/bump noise too?
I'll just be replacing the shocks then, not the springs.
Originally Posted by zwei_the_c
Interesting! Not to derail, but looks like I'll pay some attention to the insurance policy.
EDIT: To OP, that deal is good. However, you fail to mention the mileage wear on your shocks and the shocks replacement in question. I have a feeling that what you'll buy, have some life in them so you won't be due to replace any shocks for another year or two, just hypothetically speaking, But the lowering springs are almost worth that $100 alone. So two-birds-one-stone, if you had plan to go lower, this is great chance. Just understand this.
My car is currently at 70k miles. The shocks above are at about 20-30k milage from what I was told.
If I do plan on installing those shocks, I'd be good without the springs right? I can still use the OEM one's I have?
Aside from that, If I were to install these springs would getting a scrape pan from zsports be a good idea? I've been planning on buying one.
Again, I really appreciate everyone helping me out.
Saving a bit of money getting things solved on here rather than a mechanic.
Last edited by SenpaiNodusMe; 01-14-2020 at 02:54 AM.
why put on used shocks, to me that is like putting on someone elses used underwear....... spend the money and get new ones, be done for a while
The reason I'm doing it is because I'm buying the springs and shocks for 100$, basically a set for front and back. They're bound to be better than the current one's I have.
In any case, It'll buy me some time to buy new shocks. May be petty of me to focus on other upgrades because your suspension is the most important upgrade but if it gets me buy it'll do.
01-12-2020, 06:45 AM
Rear Shocks
