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    Hi there,

    I know it isn't to everyone's cup of tea but I wanted to lower my montego.
    I purchased some 2" lowered springs and the fronts fitted just fine on the original shocks.
    But the rears wouldn't stay in the cups when driven, so I went on the search for adjustable shocks.
    GAZ shocks no longer make them and I've been told by a stockist that the SPAX adjustable shocks are NOT suitable for the 2" lowered springs.

    My question to anyone out there is there anyway to get over my problem?.......and NO I do not want to raise the front back up to suit.
    Many thanks for any helpful information you may have?

    Mark.

  • #2
    Easiest way is to make a new bracket for the bottom mount, you might need to find stiffer original height springs though. I guess you'll already have fitted a sump guard, they were prone to sump damge even without being lowered

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    • #3
      Looking good. Some changes there already from your first post any more pictures? VW Polo 6n coilovers fit with a little work so are a popular option. And as an added bonus suit any budget. Can get a set of 4 for £190.
      MG Maestro Turbo #500
      BMW 335I M Sport Convertible
      Subaru Impreza Hawkeye Wagon
      Rover 218vvc Coupe

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      • #4
        I've sent pictures to the club for the next club issue of Monstro

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        • #5
          Thanks for the info of polo shocks, what sort of work is required?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Markymarcone View Post
            Hi there,

            I know it isn't to everyone's cup of tea but I wanted to lower my montego.
            I purchased some 2" lowered springs and the fronts fitted just fine on the original shocks.
            But the rears wouldn't stay in the cups when driven, so I went on the search for adjustable shocks.
            GAZ shocks no longer make them and I've been told by a stockist that the SPAX adjustable shocks are NOT suitable for the 2" lowered springs.

            My question to anyone out there is there anyway to get over my problem?.......and NO I do not want to raise the front back up to suit.
            Many thanks for any helpful information you may have?

            Mark.
            Where did you get the lowered springs from may I ask?

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            • #7
              I bought my lower springs two months ago here https://www.moto-build.com/maestro_montego.html Be careful with lowering the car since the stiffness of the springs are much higher and the car will bounce constantly. I could not get reinforced shock absorbers and opted to ask GAZ shocks to make me a custom kit. I hope I have helped. a greeting

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