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AVO Shocks & Stock Height Springs: A good combo?
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                14 Mar 2023 21:40                #248052
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        AVO Shocks & Stock Height Springs: A good combo? was created by Darthblaker7474            
    
        So I'm in the new market for some new suspension components, as my Jimny rides considerably lower than all the others that I've seen, most likely because the springs are so worn (and I'm also not into that #StanceLife). I've got no idea how old the socks are, but I suspect they're well over due to be changed. My passengers are constantly moaning about the ride comfort too.
Anyway, I like the look of the AVO ones , as they are adjustable. However I'm not looking to increase my ride height (yet) so I'm thinking of the OEM springs.
I'm just wondering if this is a good combo? And will replacing the shocks improve the ride quality? (I'm very aware of the drawbacks of having two solid axles mind you )
            
    Anyway, I like the look of the AVO ones , as they are adjustable. However I'm not looking to increase my ride height (yet) so I'm thinking of the OEM springs.
I'm just wondering if this is a good combo? And will replacing the shocks improve the ride quality? (I'm very aware of the drawbacks of having two solid axles mind you )
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                14 Mar 2023 22:02                #248053
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                15 Mar 2023 04:21                #248054
        by Lambert
    
    
            
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        Replied by Lambert on topic Re:AVO Shocks & Stock Height Springs: A good combo?            
    
        Stock height and adjustable dampers is exactly what I will be doing when mine get too tired.    
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                15 Mar 2023 10:44         -  15 Mar 2023 10:45        #248055
        by LesNewell
    
    
    
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
        Replied by LesNewell on topic Re:AVO Shocks & Stock Height Springs: A good combo?            
    
        I'm running AVO shocks on my Jimny, though they aren't the Jimnybits ones. I find them OK but I prefer the GAZ shocks I use on some of my other cars (Jimnybits black raptor premium are GAZ shocks). I don't think Jimnybits do them in standard length though.
Either way they should be a definite improvement over standard. You do need to spend a bit of time experimenting with settings to get the best results.
    Either way they should be a definite improvement over standard. You do need to spend a bit of time experimenting with settings to get the best results.
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                15 Mar 2023 17:59                #248061
        by sniper
    
    
    
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
        Replied by sniper on topic AVO Shocks & Stock Height Springs: A good combo?            
    
        AVO dampers are great kit, I run them with Eibach +30mm springs and they are a very good match... My car handles like a go-kart and is a scream on twisty B roads.
On standard springs, they should still be a significant improvement.
Be wary of tired original springs, they recommend change at 50k, very very rarely done.
My advice would be to change to fresh springs if you can afford it, even at standard height. Also, have a look at the Eibach springs, they handle better than new standard springs and don't need any other modifications, if that's what concerns you.
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    On standard springs, they should still be a significant improvement.
Be wary of tired original springs, they recommend change at 50k, very very rarely done.
My advice would be to change to fresh springs if you can afford it, even at standard height. Also, have a look at the Eibach springs, they handle better than new standard springs and don't need any other modifications, if that's what concerns you.
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                19 Mar 2023 16:24                #248102
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