Can you have shocks and coilovers?

This is typically referred to as a strut but is sometimes called a coilover. In fact, coilover is just a shortened version of “coil spring over shock absorber,” and sometimes coilovers are indeed struts but not always. In the field, the main difference between coilovers vs. struts is adjustability and customization.

Do I need shocks with coilovers?

Coilovers contain shock absorbers, but they are not ‘just’ shocks. They function similarly to struts but provide more adjustability for the springs and dampers. Quality coilover kits are pricey, and their benefits are typically best experienced in spirited street and track driving scenarios.

Can you use factory shocks with a lift?

In some instances, a lift kit will come with replacement rear shocks or replacement front shocks instead of both. In these cases, you can retain your vehicle’s stock shock absorbers for whichever end of the vehicle isn’t included in the kit. A lifted RAM 1500 with stock shock absorbers.

Can I use stock shocks with lowering springs?

One popular method for lowering a car that most budget-minded enthusiasts opt for is using lowering springs with the car’s OEM (stock) shock absorbers. While this is indeed a very cost-effective way of lowering the car’s ride height, it doesn’t help much in terms of the car’s ride quality.

Can you lift a car with stock shocks?

It will ride better and last longer. Topping out the shock shouldn’t be a problem. All of the big name shocks (OME, TJM, Ironman, etc) are standard length & they are using 50mm lift springs without problems, so 35mm springs shouldn’t be a problem.

Can I use stock shocks with leveling kit?

Some leveling kits utilize new performance shocks as part of the kit. If your stock shocks are worn out and you plan to drive like this, they should be replaced when you install a suspension leveling kit.

Are aftermarket shocks better than stock?

OEM shocks and struts perform perfectly for nearly all types of driving, last a long time, and perform better than aftermarket shocks in all but the most extreme situations.

Is coilovers better than springs?

Lowering springs are a cheaper and easier way to lower your car’s center of gravity and improve its handling. Coilovers, on the other hand, can lower the car and make it handle much better with more adjustability.

How to assemble coilover shocks?

This is done by threading the adjustment nuts onto the shock body along with the thrust washers or shims. We also recommend applying anti-seize to the threads to prevent galling and to make adjustments easier. Then we removed the stock shock from the car; it’s attached by one nut up top and two at the bottom.

How to adjust coil over shocks?

Coil-Over Instructions Sold as a kit (803-00-199) (803-00-199) Rebound Adjustment: How to adjust your new shocks. The rebound adjustment knob is located on the top of the shock absorber protruding from the eyelet. You must first begin at the ZERO setting, then set the shock to a medium setting of 12. -Begin with the shocks adjusted to the ZERO

Where to buy coil over shocks?

Ztec. Im tryin to find coil over shocks for my mud buggy and havent found much luck finding anything on the internet.

  • offroadr35
  • Ztec
  • ouibus. Ditto on the Sway-a-ways from Avalanche.
  • Shaker. Im tryin to find coil over shocks for my mud buggy and havent found much luck finding anything on the internet.
  • camo
  • flimmy.
  • CJ Lagos.
  • fabricator.
  • the frog

    • What are coil over shocks?

    edspdog. Any advantage to using coil over shocks and if so will they work on stock mounts without changing anything?

  • Kirk’s67SS. Are you talking about the Rear of the car?
  • edspdog. Yes,rear end.
  • mytmouz. You will need to use the UMI shock relocation kit.
  • Kirk’s67SS. Yes,rear end.
  • edspdog
  • Schwany.
  • Clint44.
  • 70CHEVELLE396.
  • edspdog.