pwhite05 said:
I heard somewhere that the lowering springs really wear out the stock shock absorbers. Does anyone with a Pro-Kit or Sportline have any problems after about a month with the stock shocks? Are there any performance shocks availabe yet?
Hope you already got an answer from someone...
If not,
Eibach's Pro-kit will be fine with the stock shocks. Sportline will be a little more rough on them and the
suspension in general, the drop is a little more aggressive and you really would want to start reengineering the complete
suspension from bump-steer kits and anti-roll, caster camber kits, etc.
Both of these kits are progressive rate coils and will make a substantial differance in overall stiffness and spring recoil and compression. I would have to say, from an engineering standpoint, either should, theoretically, be less harsh on the shocks than a constant rate coil.
I would have to take a closer look at the coil-over design and shock length to see if the drop is significant enough to cause continuous compression which would cause premature failure of the shock.
If you are at all concerned, I would suggest the Pro System or Pro Sytem Plus. You'll get a comprehensive kit that is engineered as an integrated package with proven track performance.
Have fun and drive safe...
Jennifer