R32 Stock Shocks

[RompaStompa]

i want to lower my r32 4door and it has stock standard shocks, can i lower them from the top of the shock or would i need to get lower springs for them? or the cheap option of chopping them? i noticed 2 nuts on the top of the shocks so im guessing u might be able to lower them that way, please let me know

[blind_elk]

The springs support the weight of the car. The shock absorbers control the motion of the springs. You can only lower the car by fitting low springs.

I happen to have a set of stock springs that have been reset to lower the ride height, if you are interested.

[gotRICE?]

You can actually shorten shocks..

But its not really ideal for stockers. I think the Tein "dress up master" springs are great. Retain a relatively stock feel to them harshness wise, but are a little firmer.

Lowered my GTSt around 30-35mm

Gives it a nicer look, yet retains the ability to clear pretty much all speedbumps/driveways. Unless your 3/4 up :s

This was immediately after putting it back together, so the springs hadn't quite seated into the rubber bits yet.

Edited January 31, 2010 by gotRICE?

[DuFFR32]

I have standard 32 suspension too and wondering if its worth it to buy lowerd springs for the standard setup or just save n buy some coilovers? say 300 bucks for some springs or fork out 1000+ for a decent set of coilovers... mm winning lotto would be good

[shyr33]

+1 for the TEIN springs.

I would advice against touching the shocks. You 'can' chop the springs if you want but not sure of the ride quality afterwards, if you do be careful how much you take off! For $300 I would just by some lowered springs. If you look around you could probably find some second hand ones for a bit less.

[URW34K]

it depends what you use the car for.

lowering springs such as king springs/pedders/teins fitted to standard shocks can prove to be a great upgrade over standard. keep in mind that these springs are lowered to suit the stroke of the standard shock, to ensure you are not hitting the bump stops.

makita-spec springs are terrible, unless you like the car bouncing around like a pogo stick.

aftermarket coilovers are great for adjustability and are a good option for not just lowering, but provide proper handling (depending on what sort of adjustments there are). if you plan on slamming the car, make sure you get body height adjustable coilovers.

[RompaStompa]

ok cheers for the help guys, im gonna end up getting some coil overs, done a bit more research and found its the best option for what im planning on doing

cheers once again guys

Rompa