How to choose the right shock absorbers?

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Old 11-18-2002, 12:37 PM
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The car is '94 Coupe 2.8 FWD. I bought the car used and immediately replaced the front shocks. I bought SACHS shock absorbers which are meant for stock springs. After replacing them I didn't notice any real improvement so I asked advice from a second mechanic. I found out that the car had some sort of lowered springs and that the shocks are no good for these springs. Now, I need advice on how to choose the right shocks for the springs I have. Would I have to buy a complete kit (shock+spring)? I wouldn't want to replace the lowered springs with stock height springs. Thanks in advance!
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Bilstein makes a damper for lowering springs, if I am not mistaken...Not sure which one it is?
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What about for a firmer shock since i want to keep the stock springs!!!
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