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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Questions about suspension swap.

Alright, so I need struts real bad, but I would like so get a nice pair of coilovers, I was thinking Megan just because the are a decent set and they are fairly priced.

My questions were:

When replaceing the coilovers does anything else need to be replaced? Bushings, ect..

If lowering, will I run in to clearance issues? And how can I fix them?

If lowering would I have to change the front and rear sway bars and or stabilizer links or anything like that?

If you have any other suggestions please let me know

Thanks
Steve
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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With ST coilovers you will need atleast 5mm wheel spacers. You will also need longer wheel studs.

I always recommend my customers to check bushing and etc for wear and tear.

Let me know if I can't get you setup with a price for ST coilovers instead of Megan.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Really, how old are you? Time to research what you want. It's all here. Every question has an answer here on NAM. So look around and the answers will pummell you to death. I know that spell check isn't part of the website but you could verify that it at least sounds right.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Calm down, I posted this on my phone. I was just looking for advice, I will look around.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by boxer
Really, how old are you? Time to research what you want. It's all here. Every question has an answer here on NAM. So look around and the answers will pummell you to death. I know that spell check isn't part of the website but you could verify that it at least sounds right.

Bad day Boxer?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini05_Baker
Calm down, I posted this on my phone. I was just looking for advice, I will look around.
Sometimes the search function here on NAM is not the easiest to manipulate to help you find what you are looking for. Another member gave me the sage advice of using google and listing North American Motoring and whatever else I was searching for to help find the threads that are most relevant. I am not much help personally as I have not been there and done that. But you should have no problem finding a ton of info then you can sort out your questions to develop more specific questions. Good luck.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Thanks for the help, I will do that.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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No problem. Happy hunting.
 
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