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 Post subject: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:30 am 
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do i have 2 replace my standard shocks when putting ultra lows in . Or doesnt it matter if i just keep my standard shocks .

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:41 am 
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It's advisable to put in matching shocks. The shocks won't absorb the bumps so readily if the travel is reduced.

I tried it once with Super Low springs and standard shocks and the ride was really uncomfortable when hitting depressions in the road or potholes.

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:22 pm 
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I had my old LTD on ultralows with the standard shocks, ran just fine but I did have to drive a bit slower over bad roads.

If yours are in decant condition you should get a few months out of them before the ride comfort degrades too much.

But as said, if you can jut get shocks to suit at the same time so you don't have to stuff around a second time.

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:28 pm 
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ok thanks mate . I got some pedders shocks that were with extra heavy duty springs they look pretty new. The springs lowered the car about 1' from stock so ill use these shocks with the ultra lows and see how it goes.

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:32 pm 
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I've got a 95 ef futura, I chopped my rear springs just so see how long i can go around town, ended up dropping it roughly 3inch, looks trick, tucks the wheels up a bit, but my god with the stock shocks its bumpy. Guess I have to get some ultralow springs and some lower shocks lol.

They can go pretty low before they scrub, just depends on your wheels really, i'm running 17x7.5 in the back and they never scrub even on bumpy roads.
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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:27 pm 
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yeaa lol i had my back chopped for a while sooo bumpy but i got used to it .... but now i got ultra lows and pedders shocks the ride is soo good .. my front was stock height and my back was chopped now my car is level lol

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:23 am 
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Yeah kinda look like a homie drivin this big fat falcon with the wheels tucked up lol. I need to get my ride height even , wanna have the wheels sitting even with the guards all round.
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:51 pm 
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yeaa thats what my falcon is like now all level and the wheels just sit in the guards..

 

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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:21 pm 
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ha, so you like the springs u bought from me i see, lols

 

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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:28 pm 
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yeaa they sweet.... cheers mate

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:25 pm 
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ef_falcon_95 wrote:
yeaa they sweet.... cheers mate


did i hear you say that you were going to do a t5 conversion,

i could sell you a manual pedal box if you want?

 

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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:26 am 
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na its ok i brought a whole t5 conversion so ill get that pedal box.. but if not ill PM you

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef shocks with ultra low springs
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:29 am 
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ef_falcon_95 wrote:
na its ok i brought a whole t5 conversion so ill get that pedal box.. but if not ill PM you


sweet no worries

 

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