Low Springs to Higher Springs
07-18-18, 08:31 PM
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Low Springs to Higher Springs
Hey guys been rubbing for a while when family ride so was thinking to switch to RSR half downs 0.5 inch higher and i have a new set laying here, the question is do i have to change the shocks? been on swifts for 3 years now.
07-19-18, 07:14 AM
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I think it's a difference between 'have to' and 'should'.
No, you don't 'have to' replace them if you don't want to if there's nothing wrong with them.
Since you have to take the front out anyways, I would consider changing them at the same time.
The rear is really your call.
Having said all that, given the age of the vehicle and how long it's already been lowered, it wouldn't hurt to replace all the shocks. It would really bring back the ride quality especially since you're raising the vehicle back up.
No, you don't 'have to' replace them if you don't want to if there's nothing wrong with them.
Since you have to take the front out anyways, I would consider changing them at the same time.
The rear is really your call.
Having said all that, given the age of the vehicle and how long it's already been lowered, it wouldn't hurt to replace all the shocks. It would really bring back the ride quality especially since you're raising the vehicle back up.
09-04-18, 06:24 PM
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Vehicle height really shouldn't be used as a culprit for rubbing, since the suspension will still compress over bumps. It's more of a wheel offset/tire size issue. You're easiest/best fix is probably a (negative) camber kit.
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