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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Aftermarket springs

I was wondering if I installed Skunk 2 springs to lower my car if it would mess anything else up that would/could void my warranty? If so, what would it mess up and how serious of a chance do I have of messing them up with new springs?
 
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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not sure if the terminology 'mess up' is accurate, but the greatest
impact would be your dampers and bumpstops, followed by tires (alignment).
 
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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You'll have to do wheel alignment of course.
 
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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An alignment would be required as mentioned. To do the modification right, you should do struts/shocks as well. They JUST became available from Tokico. They are the only ones so far. Some have done coilovers with complaints, others have done the springs only wishing to have struts and shocks to add to their car. I have experienced both scenarios.
 
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by radareclipse
An alignment would be required as mentioned. To do the modification right, you should do struts/shocks as well. They JUST became available from Tokico. They are the only ones so far. Some have done coilovers with complaints, others have done the springs only wishing to have struts and shocks to add to their car. I have experienced both scenarios.
the car has only front toe adjustment in factory form. you can
get camber bolts for the front (not really necessary) and the
rear you'll have to shim the drums.

are you certain about the tokico's. i thought i read it was just some
mis-information by some newb at tokico.
 
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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I'll have mine on Tok's on Thursday.
4/24 - Tokico's arrived today.
 

Last edited by radareclipse; Apr 24, 2008 at 06:20 PM. Reason: update on struts
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