Skunk2 springs???

benzsxt · Post by **benzsxt** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:48 pm

I have a set of Skunk2 springs and have looked on there site and it says they fit 1995-2002. Am I the only one that sees something wrong here? I have them installed and want to know if I should install 1st gen struts or 2nd gen. It is very low on stock struts. I know you have to modify the struts to fit the knukles.

thttxboy · Post by **thttxboy** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:56 pm

I would say leave ur car as is and just save up for a better set-up in the future. How is the ride on these???

benzsxt · Post by **benzsxt** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:56 pm

Tight. I like them, I just need struts because I am on OEM and they need replacing.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:24 pm

Those springs are really 95-99 springs, they don't work well on 2gn cars. You can't install 1gn struts on a 2gn.

benzsxt · Post by **benzsxt** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:31 pm

If you modify the knuckle they will fit, but the weight of a 2gn is more than a first gen. Does anyone know how much a 4 door fist gen weighs with an ATX? I might go that route if the weight ratio isnt far off. Its not a race car I just cruise around in it.

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:21 am

they weigh less than the 2doors!

2doors weigh: 2389lbs

4doors weigh: 2399lbs

2gns weigh: 2581lbs

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:02 am

ragek23 wrote:they weigh less than the 2doors!

2doors weigh: 2389lbs

4doors weigh: 2399lbs

2gns weigh: 2581lbs

You got your numbers messed up there.

Also, I thought 2gns weight closer to 2700lbs-2900lbs.

excon · Post by **excon** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:10 am

registration on my '03 says it weighs 2626 lbs. That's without gas and driver

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:13 am

invujerry wrote:Those springs are really 95-99 springs, they don't work well on 2gn cars. You can't install 1gn struts on a 2gn.

lol. they dont work well on 2gns but,, you cant install then on a 2gn.

but anyways u can install them on a 2gn its just that itll give you like a 5 inch drop if not 6 in the rear as well as the front like a 4 inch drop. i know some people who are using them and they like them but yeah its not good to run them on a 2gn neon.

OB · Post by OB » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:27 pm

Just buy 2gn springs and struts. Don't try to re-engineer your suspension for the sake of fitting mediocre (at best) springs. Spend the money and do it right. If modifying a 2gn for 1gn suspension was beneficial, don't you suppose other people would be doing it? Stick with what works.

hybrid-Srt2001 · Post by **hybrid-Srt2001** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:49 pm

1gn stuff is lighter = less unsprung weight, and better handling. The rear struts alreadt fit, just swap top mounts. For the front to fit, you either have to machine the knuckle down, or swap to the 1gn stuff. I actualy thought about doing it to my 01; good way to lower over 2 inches with no fear of blowing struts.....

benzsxt · Post by **benzsxt** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:45 pm

Neon4life do you have any pics of your friends cars

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:20 pm

benzsxt wrote:Neon4life do you have any pics of your friends cars

naw but if i cant remember correctly who has them on the other forum ill get a pic of there car. but i think one dude on here is running them i just dont know who exactly.