Is it ok to run aftermarket shocks with stock struts?

[WallyKilla]

I just installed h and r springs and want to do the shocks. Is it ok to run stock struts since they only have 40k on them?

 

[COBRA90GT]

It's certainly ok (especially while lowering the car just for "looks"), but it's not "ideal."

In a perfect world, you would want new struts/shocks too - ideally they would be matched up with the spring rate of your new springs to take full advantage of the suspension changes. If you have the money...

YMMV

 

[Shiroelex]

Here ya go.