If i buy lowering springs dp i need to change struts?

[roly_39]

If i buy lowering springs do i need to change my struts? I seem to recall reading that the original struts weren't meant to be used this way so they should be changed. Thanks a lot....

[disturbed321]

I'm not sure if I am right but I believe you could use the stock struts. I don't think it would be good for them though. [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]

[Stevech_2001]

it depends on how low...a 1.3 you will be able to get buy no problem for a long while before the struts pop....a 1.7 is pushing it but you might be ok for a year or so.....after that they will pop real easy with anything more

[white fish]

and thing about how old and how many bumps the old shock have gone over

[ProtegeSTS]

you SHOULD use better aftermarket struts, because the stock ones, even if not blown, cannot dampen the higher rate springs correctly, and your handling will be crappy.

[Stevech_2001]

If you have the cash get them as "protege" said your car won't handle as good with stockers, but if not then you might be able to skimp by for a bit until the stocker's pop