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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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I have Bilstein shocks on and am going to rebuild the front suspension this weekend (poly). I am ordering springs and am thinking about going for the 550lbs. I dont think I care about a harsh ride.

Any forseeable problems with this? Comments welcome.
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Update. Ordered 550 springs to go with my bilstein shocks and poly kit.

Got some power steering hoses and a pump so PS fluid doesn't drip on my new bushings.
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same combo as I have, not harsh at all in fact it is a great ride.
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While you have it apart do the ball joints. MOOG
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same combo as I have, not harsh at all in fact it is a great ride.
That's why Im going to 580# in the rear and 750# in the front.
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i'm happy with the 550 lb springs in the front, and they even lowered the car about an inch.
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