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    So I have a Gray 2008 Grand Prix(Non GTP/Non GT), just sedan.. I tinted the windows and now I want to put rims on it.. I thought about 20's but they don't solve the gap problem and 22's are just rediculous.. After seeing milestone's GP with SSC springs and 18x9's wrapped in 265/30/18 i've decided that I'm going to lower it and go with 18's. Black rims wrapped in 265/35/18 because I cant' find 30's and I haven't decided on a rim yet.. But heres my question... Do I need to replace anything else to change up to ssc springs?? How is the ride.... Is it rougher??? This is a family car and I have a baby on the way so I don't want it to be rough.. So what are some good lowering springs??? Any advice helps - Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice Blue La Crosse View Post
    This was very helpful. Thankyou. Now.. I like the way the SSC springs look with 18x9's..

    So if I were to go with SSC Springs, what struts should I use for a smooth ride to avoid having a rough/stiff ride considering I will have a newborn.

    And are dogbones and motor/trans mounts required??? Or is that something you do if you have problems?
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    shorter dogbones is a really good idea. that will put the axels back in line so you wont have as many problems with them in the future
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    Quote Originally Posted by CTKGP09 View Post
    shorter dogbones is a really good idea. that will put the axels back in line so you wont have as many problems with them in the future
    What's a good site where I can purchase dogbones/ssc springs.. And what struts do you recommend for a smooth ride with the ssc springs?
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    zzperformance.com has the ssc springs, struts, shorter dog bones, everything your looking for. As far as struts go, read bios thread ( the link that was posted) it goes over basically everything you need to know.
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    dont forget sturt mounts if you have lots of miles..
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    KYB AGX adjustable struts
    2004+ Grand Prix can use the rear struts but not the fronts

    What struts should I use on the front??? 2008 GP SE(Non GTP or GT)
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    only on the 04-05 according to this thread.

    ClubGP Message Forum troubleshooting

    Go look under car and see how they mount.
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