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Old 05-06-2017, 08:15 PM   #40
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Seems to be a lot of variables that could cause stock shocks to blow out with aftermarket springs (drop height, quality of shocks, road conditions, driving habits, etc). I've owned cars that held up fine after years and others that have had shocks blow out after a week of driving.
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I always thought Seattle had shitty roads until I moved to LA. edit: I always thought LA had shitty roads until I moved to DC. I can't imagine Sportlines lasting on stock struts more than a few months out here. I frequently feel the bumpstops with my Bilstein & Swift Spec R setup.
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