ground control weight jacks?
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ground control weight jacks?
i was looking at geting ground control weight jacks for my car but the web site asks for the shock type and i was wondering will they work with stock shocks or do i have to get one of the kinds listed on the site?
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Re: ground control weight jacks?
Although I'd upgrade shocks before doing the weight jacker kit. Not sure I'd trust stock or other low-end shocks (i.e., not Koni or Bilstein) working with a lowered suspension.
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Re: ground control weight jacks?
They'll work with any shocks. They mount in the same location as the stock springs, so the type of shock doesn't matter.
Although I'd upgrade shocks before doing the weight jacker kit. Not sure I'd trust stock or other low-end shocks (i.e., not Koni or Bilstein) working with a lowered suspension.
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Although I'd upgrade shocks before doing the weight jacker kit. Not sure I'd trust stock or other low-end shocks (i.e., not Koni or Bilstein) working with a lowered suspension.
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The reason they ask for the shock you are running is that they match the spring rate to the shock & type of driving you do as the springs are custom to each set of weight jacks. Thats why you cant get just the springs from them unless you already have a set of weight jacks.
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Re: ground control weight jacks?
They work great with my KYB Gas-A-Just shocks & struts that were on the car when I bought the car in '06. Bought a used set of GCWJ in 09 or 10 & never been happier.
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Re: ground control weight jacks?
ok thanks for the help
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