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    gday guys i need some info b4 i but new suspesnion. i kurrently hace kingsprings in my car just low and wanna go lower super or ultra. will i need to replace the shokies too. atm the are standerd if so what should i been liikng at interms of shokies and how much for a cheap set or expensive set just wanna do the rears atm. what will happen if i use the standered ones
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    the springs might not come out, they usually do though, but if you dont pu shoerter springs in, be prepared to replace them more often, as they will wear out alot quicker, as they will bottom out more often and a lot harder.

    i have monroe shorter shocks in mine but have yet to get the superlows. money kinda fell short at the time and i havent got them since.

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    Don't forget that to see if the springs are going to come out, you need to take the weight off the wheel, because that will be the maximum wheel travel that you can get, if the spring turns in your hand then it's illegal.

    Shorter shocks will give a much better ride.
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    Hey mate it will cost u about 450 fitted at the shop an u dont need knew shocks but uthe ride would b smother if u did

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    thanks guys if i do get some i will be installing myself what also i want to no is will i have to get a panhard rod. i have ben reading about them and not sure what they are. mine is a series one vn. so onece i obtain the springs i will need new shokies. also in the front i hava a k mac adjustable camber kit will i need anyhtin else to put the springs in

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    again, it will pay to get a adjustable panhard rod. not only does it center your diff so your wheels dont scrub, especially if you go wider rims and tyres, but it will also align your driveshaft, which will reduce wear on the uni joint. theyre cheap, get one.

    to change the springs in your fronts, you need a set of spring compressors, cost about $40-50, worth every cent.

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