New springs

[f-tothe-ill]

So I got new shocks not too long ago, KYB gas-a-just, but I definitely need new springs. Should I only match these shocks with stock height replacement springs? I know people will probably say to lower it but I don't want to buy new shocks again. Not sure how much it matters much for shocks/springs, but it's for a 2000 Camaro.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: New springs

It's not really so much that it is completely wrong to run regular shocks on lowered cars, it's mostly that they will wear out much faster. That said, I know what you mean, not wanting to replace the shocks a second time. Depends really on your long term goal for the car. If you don't plan on keeping the car much longer, or don't have any desire to lower it, then you can get springs off a low mileage car, or from a vendor that sells stock replacements. If you do want to lower the car, I'd not waste the money on stock replacements, and just save more and do everything at once.

[ssms5411]

Re: New springs

^Beat me by 3 min.LOL You could get just used low mileage stock springs and just keep it stock height the rear is 114lbs. and the front should be in the data base. I just raised mine back up to stock height with QA-1's 300lb springs on front and 02' 1LE springs on the rear 130lB-170LB progressive rate springs and def. rides pretty well for stock height. First time in over 13 years I had it at stock height and I actually like the stance of it and handling is fine too. Also Summit has springs you ,might want to check out.

[LETZRIDE]

Re: New springs

ya I have the moog springs that I got over at summit and I like em...stock height...it is a slightly higher spring rate then the 93-97 cars, but I didnt notice much difference...was only by a few lbs