Do you need better rear shocks for Pro-Kit springs?

[TheTucker]

Hi guys,

I've searched a lot both the forum and web but cant get a clear answer, so i'm calling on you experts!

I'm getting my first mod ever on my 2010 3 hatch gs with pro-kit springs!

So i've read a lot about how stock shocks can hold on a long time before wearing prematurely but i live in Quebec, where everything is falling apart, and im paying time to my local carshop so i prefer to get the right shocks for the springs right away...

Then the guy tell me he would go with some KYB gr-2. Great i thought, read about them and how they are good option since the pro-kit is a "moderate" lowering (under 1.25", right?). But then he tell me that they are only made for the front and that the rear don't need better shocks anyway...

So that's the question; Also, how would that affect the handling? And are there other option (cheaper) than koni FSD and yellow?

BIG thanks for your time guys

ZOOM ZOOM TABARNAK!

 

[TheTucker]

bump

 

[TIBU721]

Since you're not a competitive driver with specific needs I doubt you'd know the difference between oem and some kyb. And I believe the spring upgrade alone would feel substantially better than stock. So get the springs mounted up and enjoy.

 

[_Chris]

Most after market company's making springs. Make them to be used on factory struts. Unless your struts have a lot of miles on them or are already worn out you wont have to replace your struts to get the benefit from the springs.