shortening shocks

[low_rider]

what exactly gets done when you take your shocks to be shortened do they jus cut down the middle part(cant remember the name of it) and re thread it.

i was talking to my old man about this and he reckons if thats all they do he could do it himself,this would be legal if i certed it right?

[blitza]

properly done, yes, they cut a bit off the pistion rod/shaft and re-thread it. remember it is hardened steel, so may be more difficult to work than he expects, however if he has a lathe, go nuts. certifiable? yes.

[[intrcool]]

i have had this done to my rear shocks. I have spoken to my wheel alignment guy who also specialises in suspension etc etc, and he says you dont need a cert to pass a wof. And if u want it cert'd for insurance purposes im prety sure no problems there

[low_rider]

well ill need a cert neway as im gona be on cuts or ajustables kings dont do shit if you want your car low

[RS13]

kings dont do sh*t if you want your car low

I agree. They barely lower the car, even superlows aren't that much off factory, but they have quite a nice firm ride.. the cobras I have now lower the front nicely, but it's like driving a jelly donut, I keep bottoming out, same goes for lovells. Best results I've seen are custom superlows with custom-made shocks, nice ride, HEAPS of travel.. if you're after better, you need to go coilovers. Meh.

[Voodoo]

yeah i had some cobras...... i sent them back!

[will_20v]

I got my Corona lowered in Newmarket at the place by MacMillan BMW that used to be the Shock Shop. They replaced all the shocks and got custom springs for the front of the car (simple 2" blocks for the rear), the car is now as low as it can be whilst retaining a ride that is better than stock, heck it's as good as a new car!