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excuse my stupidity, but why do u need shocks for springs? can u just get springs?

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Old 01-28-2001, 01:51 PM
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excuse my stupidity, but why do u need shocks for springs? can u just get springs?
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Old 01-28-2001, 02:07 PM
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You can get just springs but the struts wear out fast/cant handle the extra load
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incresed spring rates (stiffer) + stock dampeners=bouncy/pogo/underdampened ride...
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