what shocks/struts to go with skunk2 springs?

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#41

03-14-2009 | 05:44 PM

FITTECH

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From: Toronto Ontario

I got springs on order, will be looking for some strut/shocks if oem dont hold up lol. Not to concerned with ride at the moment. Will be keeping my eye out for some reviews.

Last edited by FITTECH; 03-14-2009 at 05:47 PM.

#42

03-14-2009 | 09:07 PM

grtpumpkin

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I think the OEs will hold up pretty well considering they weren't really meant to be used with lowering springs. I think the stock suspension was a little over-damped to be honest. With the Skunk2s on the motion control of the stock struts is commendable, I was expecting to bottom out on a regular basis. So far in three weeks of daily driving I haven't bottomed out once! Considering the lower ride height this leads me to suspect that the bound settings for the stock struts were really stiff, which I guess gave the OE suspension its "Sporty" feel....

#43

03-26-2009 | 02:30 AM

OCKC

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I'm running the Spoon/Showa setup right now and I LOVE IT. Since the Showa fixed dampers where designed for weekend warrior to the daily driver they are perfect for me. It comes with everything you need(bump stop is already custom made into its own boot and cap to accommodate lowering springs so there is no need to cut your OEMs) and the only thing you need to reuse is what's inside the engine bay. Here are some pictures of what came with the setup and how it looks before and after.

Hope this helps some of you out..

Spoon suspension setup....

Before:

After:

Front:

Rear:

Front to back

I know the ride is dirty..

Last edited by OCKC; 03-27-2009 at 09:50 PM.

#44

05-17-2009 | 04:48 AM

nttdemented

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I just noticed this after searching a bit in Google:

07+ Fit Tokico D-Spec Adjustable Shocks
[HTS509]$1,025.00

Anyone care to give them a call to see if these are in fact the D-Specs that have been mentioned around? The price is definitely not right, but are these really out? I'm sure they must be available cheaper somewhere if so...