struts and shocks

[slappa.]

im lowering my vs wagon (non irs) and i know i should change the shocks aswell, but can someone please explain the go with struts?? bit confused.

cheers

 

[RedLiner]

Well heres the simple layout. The car has 4 springs, one of each wheel. The Springs pretty much stop the car from bottoming out. When you lower the car, you get shorter springs which drops the height down. The back 2 wheels have shocks, which are usually replaced by a shorter shock when the shorter springs are put in. The front of the car has gas struts for the suspension. The strut is basically like a big shocky. I believe the standard struts are fine to leave in when the car is lowered.

 

[ScottB_33]

It is important you also realise that under NSW registration laws it is illegal to just cut springs and refit into vehicle when going for rego inspection. I always check if vehicle has cut springs and if so it is an instant rejection. Do the job properly as described in the above post and replace both springs and shocks with the correct units. You will have a better ride and a safer one as well. :hit:

 

[slappa.]

yeh im doing it right.... springs, shocks, adjustable panhard.

so no difference if i keep original struts?