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    Default Standard shocks 60mm springs?

    Hi guys due to one of my shock ****ting itself yesterday ive had to borrow some standard 1.3sr shocks an 60mm springs will these be ok as a temporary measure till i get sorted out car has a c20xe fitted also.

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    cut the bump rubbers down a bit & it should be ok, just drive slower

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    Lol thats what i was hoping tbh .

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    Yeah it will bob and bounce a fair bit but will be ok

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    If they aren't already, they'll be knackered within miles

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    Gone are the days of standard shocks with a coilover spring chopped in half

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