Do you have to get new struts if you get lowering springs?
Im looking into getting a set of lowering springs but just wondering if i had to also get new struts since im going with a lower spring. Can anybody answer that question for me. Will i have any strut failure after a while. Im leaning towards hotchkis.
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No. You use your OEM struts. I don't think anyone makes aftermarket struts yet. I haven't heard of a rash of strut failures yet.
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Thanks i appreciate the info. Any knowledge or preference on any particular brand of springs u recommend. Hotchkis vs. Pedders vs. Pfdat?
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The springs from most manufacturers were in fact designed to work 100% properly with the factory strut. Most springs have properly engineered springs rates which create a minimal increase in wear on the strut, as well as the travel on the strut is still with in its designed region.
Unfortunately there are not manufacturers that produced struts for the car yet, however I know many will release very soon. If you have any further questions let us know. Regards |
The shock valving for the most part is actually pretty good on this car unless you go too low. As long as you don't lower it too far (below 1.4") the OE shocks will be fine dampening the higher rate lowering spring.
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When lowering springs are installed they should not cause strut failure. Strut failures from lowering springs occur when the new spring with cut bumpstop allow too much travel resultiing in damage to the foot valve. I am not aware of ANY issues like this to date on the 5th Gen with lowering coils. That means you'll have to choose among a number of quality brands with no worries.
So many choices and so little time. |
Thanks appreciate the info!
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