12-21-2018, 08:28 AM | #1 |
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How good are FE2/V6 shocks?
So....My 2015 2LT/RS now has 20x9s on front as well as the rear. 65 lbs each
. I have a new set of Pedders lowering springs in the garage(like the spring rates). Can the stock shocks deal with all this unsprung weight and lowering? If not will FE4/SS shocks fix the issue? B6s to expensive, Koni Orange has issues. Maybe Pedders Sport-Ryders? Last edited by chuckclanton; 12-21-2018 at 08:29 AM. Reason: Error |
12-21-2018, 08:45 AM | #2 |
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FE4 are an improvement. What I'm going to use when I lower.
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12-22-2018, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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Go with the 1LE shocks/struts and don't look back.
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12-22-2018, 05:36 PM | #4 |
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Are the 1LE struts a directreplacement for the fe3 struts? Seems the shaft is bigger in diameter as it calls for a different strut mt nut Also are the fe3 front sway bar links ok for the switch? Any other parts I may need other than the struts and strut mount nut??
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12-22-2018, 07:19 PM | #5 |
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I put the 1LE front/rear setup on my 2010 and it bolted right up. When I put the 2012 ZL1 rear sway bar on I had to get new LCAs and end links in the back, but didn't have any issues.
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12-22-2018, 07:26 PM | #6 |
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Wont use the rear shocks. They are over $200 each! and they you need the top mounts. Probably go with Koni Str rears.
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12-22-2018, 09:31 PM | #7 |
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No need for top mounts. I found a deal on mine, a guy was selling the fronts and rears for $200 shipped.
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12-23-2018, 07:12 AM | #8 |
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12-23-2018, 08:29 AM | #9 |
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12-23-2018, 08:46 AM | #10 |
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12-23-2018, 01:26 PM | #11 |
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Sure did. I didn't want to spend the extra coin on the 1LE setup and I read on these forums that the cost really wasn't worth it. I did a High performance driving education day with my setup and had no issues.
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12-23-2018, 01:36 PM | #12 |
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12-23-2018, 01:53 PM | #13 |
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Yep. I thought the same thing too but thankfully it was just a performance thing.
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12-26-2018, 11:15 AM | #14 |
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