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Old 11-10-2011, 01:30 PM   #5
blue2000s
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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger View Post
I've seen several cases, wherein aftermarket springs (ones that were significantly stiffer than the oem's) , took their toll on the oem shocks over time . And, subsequently caused suspension "droop" if not shock failure . I'm not saying that this is always the case, however, it's something that can certainly occur . Now, whether or not the difference in spring rate between the M030 and oem's is significant enough the cause this issue is out of my depth .
Hmmm, doesn't make sense to me. I don't see why a stiffer spring would actually damage the strut, stiffer spring, less strut motion unless it's underdamped, but still not that much more motion than a stock spring. And then I can't see why a damaged strut lowers the suspension. 99% of the ride height comes from the spring.

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