with new lowering springs do i need new shocks? - Benzworld.org

01-14-2002, 11:54 AM

Hello, I ordered the H&R springs for my 430. I think he said it was 1.2 front 1.4 rear, Anyway should i replace the shocks as well? The car has 47,000 miles. Also any sugestion on shocks would be wonderful. Thanks Shawn

01-14-2002, 12:12 PM

If you have 47,000 miles on your shocks, your shocks would be softer than a less driven car. Most likely, your shocks would go out, or your car's handling wouldn't perform properly.

01-14-2002, 10:43 PM

01-14-2002, 10:43 PM

01-15-2002, 12:05 AM

01-15-2002, 11:01 AM

are those made for lowering springs?

01-15-2002, 12:14 PM

01-15-2002, 06:05 PM

any other shock to compensated with the shorter spring. The Heavy Duty and standard Bilstein shock are made standard size.

01-15-2002, 06:55 PM

The size wouldn't matter though. It's the valving inside them, and it's ability to adapt to the height.

01-16-2002, 10:07 AM

SPORT shocks have 1' shorter valve length, which will alleviate the bottoming out problems, etc.