MarkyMark1

Will putting lowering springs eventually blow out the stock shocks? I know this was a problem on my honda, but how will the isx50 stock shocks hold up??

Gernby

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Stiffer springs will probably shorten the life of the shocks, but probably not by much. I haven't heard of anyone (myself included) having premature shock failure after installing Eibachs. I'm at 32K miles now, and installed the Eibachs at probably 10K.

kikaida

As long you do not cut your springs shorter your shocks should last a decent amount of time. I knew a guy who had some Eibachs installed onto his stock struts (was not a lex but a maxima) and it lasted him around 5 years. Then again i also knew a guy who cut his springs and well yeah you get the picture.

Keith13b

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I once knew a guy that F'd a goat.........no worries on the springs. The rates are not that much different. Service life on the struts should be equal to the factory springs.

Gernby; aren't you gald you don't still own that Honda? What kind of shocks/struts are you buying to have an issue with lowering springs? Unless you are going to a 20% rate increase or more, there should be no problems. Coil over springs on a stock strut are a whole 'nother issue.

Markymark1 (I won't ask how/why you have that name): Just driving the car will eventually wear out the shocks. Unless you are putting Auto-X spring rates on there you should be just fine. I'd worrry more about pot holes and local conditions before spring rates on generic lowering springs. Most are progressive rates anyway (eibach, etc.). Enjoy the looks.

I'd just check the spring rate and compare it to the stock rate if you are really worried about it.

is350wh

I believe the answer is Yes. I have been running F-sport springs with stock shocks for about a year. It sounds like one of my shocks has started leaking or has blown out. My car doesn't feel buttoned down anymore, either. I wouldn't use this config again.

mikez

Are you Mark Wahlberg?

IS-SV

Not in the lifespan of the typical owner.

XhyDra

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No you'll be fine, I knew a guy who had the Eibach Pro Kit on his IS350 and he had 130k on his OEM shocks.

UmattWayO

Will H&R springs cause my stock shocks to blow if I decide to go tracking?
not those hard core ones, just beginner/novice ones.
Thanks

IS350HKS

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+1 on the H&R question