king lowered springs with stock shocks on nb

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king lowered springs with stock shocks on nb

Postby silvermiata » Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:36 pm

Has anyone used kings springs with stcok shocks on nb? How is the ride quality? would appreciate any feedback as i am putting them on the car this saturday.

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Postby EJ081 » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:01 pm

Hey mate i run king springs on stock shocks and i reckon its not that bad the ride ish just a lil bit firmer then the stock shock andstock springs we get on the NB..

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Postby zorak » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:07 pm

How many Ks have you done on your shocks (dampers)?

I had kings with stock dampers before my konis arrived and the ride was ok (I can't remember it being worse than stock). If you are doing it to just 'lower' the car then go ahead. Otherwise I would really recommend you get new dampers (like konis) at the same time while the suspension is apart.
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Postby ducktape69 » Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:20 pm

if ur shocks have more than 80k on them...change them with the springs...
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Postby RG.net » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:51 pm

my shocks have 12xxxxkm on them and they are fine, however i have pedders springs
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Postby Insurgence » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:33 pm

changed my shocks after 130xxx and it made a BIG difference as old ones were worn. it was noted when i bought the car the shocks were \"leaking\" though.
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Postby blackster » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:08 pm

Can anyone confirm how much king springs with stock shocks lower an NB8B/C?
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