why is it that when your car is lowered...
 

How come if i want to lower my car i have to invest in aftermnarket struts too? I was just wondering the science of it. Are the stock struts cheap or something? I'm assuming the camber can be adjusted as much as it needs to be at a local shop?!?! And also, don't those shops carry camber adjusting items? Why do they sell camber kits in catalogs? Still wishing to lower my car. Is 2" with stock rims too much?
THANKS
-James

Your stock struts are made to ride at the stock height. Lowering it compromises the strut and its travel is reduced.

Cut/aftermarket springs used with stock struts will drastically shorten the life of the struts.

well....
 

well i realize that. i guess i just stated my post poorly. how do i know what kind of struts are the right struts for my application? really the only reason i want my car lowered anyway in because it looks like a 4x4 as high as it is stock. I just wish it was lower than stock. what can i possibly do to lower it without having to replace everything and spend close to a $$$grand$$$?
thanks again
-james

Re: well....
 

They need to be stiffer than stock. If you want it any more specific, you need to be specific about what springs you're using. :D

I've got Ground Control Coilovers which utilize Eibach Springs. The springs are non-progressive and are dropped all the way. What struts do you recommend and where can I get them? Thanks!

I'm looking for street performance and I also want to be able to push it every now and then. The drop is about 1.5" in the front and 1" in the back. It may actually be more by now because the springs have settled. The only problem is that since I have coilovers I might do some adjusting and I need a shock that could handle that. Thanks.

i don't think they know what SPRING RATE their lowering springs are......

actually i haven't seen any spec data on these popular lowering springs (eibach, h&r, ground control, progress, etc.)

I didn't mention spring rate because I don't know what it is on my particular springs. I wish I knew that way things would be a hellova lot easier!

may i suggest calling the manufacturer and ask them?

it's the least they can do to serve their customers :)