Lowering my VQ

[sxchsv]

hey there I have just bought a pair of King Superlows can i whack'em in with out changing the shocks or should I really change shocks at same time.?



cheers
SXCHSV

[1991_Vn2nV]

Is it IRS or not? What are the part numbers for the springs?

If the VQ is IRS it should be using KHRL-46SLHD springs which don't need shorter shockers in the rear and KHPR-22 or KHPR-22SL fronts which also do not need shorter shockers in the front.

If its non-IRS, they should be KHPR-20HD (superlow) or KHPR-20SL (ultralow) which require shorter shock absorbers to keep the springs trapped. All standard/non IRS rear springs in a VN/VP/VQ need shorter shocks to keep the springs trapped.

For the front, it should be ok. VR/VS onwards needed shorter front shocks for extended bump travel but the VN/VP springs did not. You should have springs with either part number KHPR-22 (V8) or KHPR-22SL (V6) or KHFL-22SSL (ultralow).

So if you have the right springs, you should need shorter shocks for the rear only.

[sxchsv]

Hey mate thanks for the Advice,
Yeah its IRS and as for the part numbers im not too sure of cause a mate of mine works at the local Tyre Place got them for me Cost price which is handy...

Also with superlows is it advisable to put a camber kit in the rear of the statesman.?

Looking forward to Dropping her down a tad....


cheers
sxchsv

[1991_Vn2nV]

Yeah i'd get a camber kit mate for sure, especially to stop tyre wear.

[adam69]

ALL VQs have irs.

[HoZy]

Before you lower makesure your Rear IRS cradle isn't cracked.. Mine on the stato is... & it's getting worse...

It's a big problem in VQ statesmans...

Cheers
MaT

[adam69]

Before you lower makesure your Rear IRS cradle isn't cracked.. Mine on the stato is... & it's getting worse...

It's a big problem in VQ statesmans...

Cheers
MaT

Mainly the ones with shift kits.Im not game to look at mine.

[HoZy]

Mmmm I got S2 shift kit, Corvette servo, Beast reaction shell, Kevlar bands & boost valve...

It shreaded the IRS cradle in under 2months....

[1991_Vn2nV]

IRS FTL

[kniever]

i had superlows on my vq and didnt need to change shocks plus i didnt need a camber kit either, i dont know why but i had no trouble with rubbing or tyres wearing on the edges

[1991_Vn2nV]

As I said, IRS = Don't need shorter shocks.