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Old 05-03-2012, 07:45 AM
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If I'm not mistaken you also need to get a 4 wheel alignment done when you add the lowering springs.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
Ive been thinkin about using em on the front of the monte to offset the rear sag with the subs
What do you have for subs that it's sagging so much?

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If I'm not mistaken you also need to get a 4 wheel alignment done when you add the lowering springs.
This is true, also I wouldn't drop on stock struts... you're just looking for trouble, I would get struts that are designed to be on lowering springs, they'll last 10x longer than the stock struts with springs and they'll ride a lot better.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 08:46 AM
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I dont see why u would need shorter dog bones nvr understood that
 
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because the springs change the angle your motor and driveshaft sit..and you get some vibrations...never bothered me..but maybe some people?
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY02
If I'm not mistaken you also need to get a 4 wheel alignment done when you add the lowering springs.
Yep I sure will need an alignment

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This is true, also I wouldn't drop on stock struts... you're just looking for trouble, I would get struts that are designed to be on lowering springs, they'll last 10x longer than the stock struts with springs and they'll ride a lot better.
Well I guess we'll just have to find out Mitch :p
I'm going to get another set of used factory struts, that way I can have my original back up set
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
I dont see why u would need shorter dog bones nvr understood that
i think because a fwd changes the weight distribution so moving the engine forward changes that distribution and limits the vibration, spaced trans and engine mounts are usually needed also.. it turns into an endless list lol
 
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I already had shorter dog bones, gave me more room for the turbo piping. I replaced the struts with KYB AGX's and used the stock top mounts. Haven't had any issues requiring me to get the anti pogo washers.
 
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Originally Posted by trewyn15
i think because a fwd changes the weight distribution so moving the engine forward changes that distribution and limits the vibration, spaced trans and engine mounts are usually needed also.. it turns into an endless list lol
Ohh man I don't wanna start that list! lol
But I already ordered them so we'll see :p
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Franks 03SS
Ohh man I don't wanna start that list! lol
But I already ordered them so we'll see :p
let us know how you like them on stock struts, i just ordered my w-body mounts today lol
 
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that's dirt cheap!!
 


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