King Springs (lows) - How Long Can They Last?

[halomansion]

i just got a gts series 2 r33.chopped from factory springs to standard low kings springs for under 500 bucks.think they last forever.the shocks wear out.kings are great,money well spent.can get em in standard low and super low.my r33 sits just above the curb on the standard low.pretty happy wit dat.

with kings and factory shocks my cause wear.they dont reccomend it.may need to update to performance shocks after a couple years or so depending on drive and car weight.dont overload car at anytime basically.

factory shocks and springs supplied by nissan on r33's dont do car the justice.it would have to be one of the first modifications ever considered.

[Spunky Munky]

i just got a gts series 2 r33.chopped from factory springs to standard low kings springs for under 500 bucks.think they last forever.the shocks wear out.kings are great,money well spent.can get em in standard low and super low.my r33 sits just above the curb on the standard low.pretty happy wit dat.

with kings and factory shocks my cause wear.they dont reccomend it.may need to update to performance shocks after a couple years or so depending on drive and car weight.dont overload car at anytime basically.

factory shocks and springs supplied by nissan on r33's dont do car the justice.it would have to be one of the first modifications ever considered.

Hey mate - oh, so you did what I'm thinking of doing? King springs on stock shocks? I think this should last 1-2 years if you don't push it too much... how's the ride?

Do you have a picture of it? How big are your rims? 18" ?

[heller44]

Kings lows on standard shocks is a bad idea unless you just want it for looks.

Uncontrollable suspension, my wife wouldn't ride in the car it was that bad, seriously. Not good handling either.

Shocks have to be matched to the springs for it all to work together correctly. Had a set of adjustable koni's installed with the kings lows and with a little bit of adjustment found a setting that I liked, by seat of pants feel.

Would be better to buy a matched setup first, even if you have to save a little bit more money..

[nisskid]

If your getting just the 'lows' you would barely even notice a difference in your ride height. I recommend superlows at least if your getting them. I just got these put in my r34 last week so if you plan on LOWERING the car, 'lows' is a waste imo.

no, do not do this. super lows are too low, they take the ride height well below the recommended height and make the ride very rough, pairing them with stock shocks is just asking for shit performance and shit ride.

i run lows, good height, good spring rate for street, i run them with bilsteins now but have run them without, pretty shit roll control, but better than stock.

[nisskid]

i just got a gts series 2 r33.chopped from factory springs to standard low kings springs for under 500 bucks.think they last forever.the shocks wear out.kings are great,money well spent.can get em in standard low and super low.my r33 sits just above the curb on the standard low.pretty happy wit dat.

with kings and factory shocks my cause wear.they dont reccomend it.may need to update to performance shocks after a couple years or so depending on drive and car weight.dont overload car at anytime basically.

factory shocks and springs supplied by nissan on r33's dont do car the justice.it would have to be one of the first modifications ever considered.

raising the text size does nothing to make it easier to read, we may have to pull experts from around the world to decipher this one.

[halomansion]

Hey mate - oh, so you did what I'm thinking of doing? King springs on stock shocks? I think this should last 1-2 years if you don't push it too much... how's the ride?

Do you have a picture of it? How big are your rims? 18" ?

got just some 17 inch koyas with 4x 235 tyres.looks acceptable.there is no comparison to the ride.much improved.sporty feel and lower to the road.

[scotty014]

if king springs aren't that good then what if you fitted the tein s-tech springs instead. are they better when left with stock shockers? im still looking for some upgraded shockers as well which im sure will make them even better. i only ask because i can get some for free.

[_bobo_]

I too have no idea when it comes to springs/shocks..

But im planning on getting 18 rims and new springs ..i want the car low

first ill put rims on see how it looks..then get springs...

all i want to know is...which brand springs/ shocks are the best...and where do i get them...how much will it set me bacj roughly??

So now i see that if i get new springs i will need new shocks to match it ,...correct

atm i have stock rims, springs, shocks...shocks are gone cause when i reverse or drive outta driveway and down the curb i hear clunking sound when wheel rolls over.

[datt0man]

This is so easy! If you want lowered ride for everyday use, get King springs, KYB shocks, and a wheel alignment. thats it!

Most standard shocks in r33s are worn out due to age anyway and KYBs work well and are cheap.

Make sure the alignment place knows what they are doing too as even lowered skylines dont have to wear tyres on the inside. It is a fact that increasing toe on a car with excessive - camber will still wear evenly.

[Spunky Munky]

Well, an update fellas...

I got my new 18 inch... 232/40/18's put on a few days ago - looks very nice , but still needs to be dumped as there's around 1 inch of extra guard that needs to be filled.

I have booked my car into Tyre Factory to get King Springs put in with full wheel balance, allignment etc this upcoming Saturday.

I have taken pictures of my car now ... so after the dumpage will post both up for you guys to make a comparison.

I can't wait as my car should look better with some new springs.

Spoke to a lot of mechanics and people at Tyrepower - King Springs on stock shockies aren't too bad for now - but it's a short-term fix that will last 2-3 years... that's fine for me...also with stock shockies, the ride is more comfortable so can't go wrong and is fine.

Until next Saturday fellas.

[heller44]

Watch out for hitting the bump stops.. can lead to cracks forming in the load areas. Mine with the kings and std (gtr) shocks would bottom out real easy.

[datt0man]

If you just got new wheels they should have been balanced. dont let them sell you balances again if you dont need them.

[Spunky Munky]

Thanks everyone... well, here are some pictures of what they look like now before the springs (I'll post after pictures soon).

[heller44]

I couldn't remember where.. but here it is, the thread I wanted to show you in particular..

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Lo...ar-t103158.html

[Spunky Munky]

I couldn't remember where.. but here it is, the thread I wanted to show you in particular..

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Lo...ar-t103158.html

Thanks mate - fair point but the guy in that thread obviously pushes his car a bit from the sounds of things.

Too bad photos are no longer viewable.

I have done much research - obviously everyone knows that getting Springs on stock shocks are not exactly the right way to go. However, for a short fix, i.e. 1-2 years and if it's only for street use, I do not see any issues with it.

The stock Nissan Shocks are quite good, and you'll find with King springs (just the normal one - not the super lows) - the shocks only have to withstand around an extra inch in drop. I'll give it a go and see how it turns up.

I will be getting coilovers this time next year so one year doesn't bother me.

I'll post up pics of my car next weekend.

[Spunky Munky]

got just some 17 inch koyas with 4x 235 tyres.looks acceptable.there is no comparison to the ride.much improved.sporty feel and lower to the road.

You used standard King springs on Nissan stock shockies? The drop looks very nice - with 18" inch rims, I am hoping for even a more flush feel.

Let's see how long my springs will last.

[tom_v]

Please guys, post up your pics of r33 and STATE which springs (Brand) and Height/ Size of them, Size of rims etc..

Im looking at putting lowered springs in my r33, and would love to see pics and examples. Thanks

[Sydneykid]

The Group Buy Whiteline springs give 350 mm at the front and 340 mm at the rear (centre of wheel to guard), check out that measurement on your car.

Cheers

Gary