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Old 09-07-2016, 05:25 PM
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I'm trying to figure out the length of the front springs needed for my LS2 conversion in my '04. I'm probably going with 2.5" Eibach's, Koni's, and GC coilovers.

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Depends on your spring rate and desired ride height. I'm not sure if Bilsteins are the same height as Koni's, but I use 6" long 550 lb/in front springs and have been at 12" and 13" hub to fender, but I don't remember how much adjustability I had on either side of those ride heights.

I would also say that with my experience, Bilstein are much higher quality than Koni, but others seem to have decent luck with Koni's.
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Originally Posted by acedeuce802
Depends on your spring rate and desired ride height. I'm not sure if Bilsteins are the same height as Koni's, but I use 6" long 550 lb/in front springs and have been at 12" and 13" hub to fender, but I don't remember how much adjustability I had on either side of those ride heights.

I would also say that with my experience, Bilstein are much higher quality than Koni, but others seem to have decent luck with Koni's.
Thanks for the info.
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