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Originally Posted by UGA_SI
Very intelligent write-up.
How does varying the damping effect the life of the shock? Although this question is the black box of suspension questions, how much longer would one expect the KONI's to last with a Pro-Kit/Swift spring? The front housing modification was made on the stock (not HFP) housing, correct?
Thanks for the information! I was initially considering BC N+ coilovers but this thread has made me think more about a good spring/shock combo
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The effect on life with a aftermarket oe style drop spring comes from the internal valving stack. The internal valving is designed from KONI to sustain the lower and slightly higher spring rates of aftermarket springs. Stock shock's internal valving stack are not designed for the extra stresses of the drop springs hence the reason of decresed life. Front modification was made to extra sets of stock housings I had obtained. A lot easier to do it that way than mod front strut housing for a same day install. The design of the KONIs were rebound adjustable to allow the end user to adjust for better handling characteristics. I would expect my KONIs, with my driving style, to last about 60-75K miles. The Buddy Club N+ will allow for 'ride comfort' adjustablility, height adjustablility and you will be provided with higher spring rates, most likely less body roll than HFP or KONI/ any 35mm less than stock drop spring.