Originally Posted by K20iVTEC

I recently installed cr shocks with swift spec-r springs on my ap2. I keep hearing everyone say how the ride quality improves and they actually feel softer than the cr springs. I've never riden on the oem cr springs but the swifts feel very stiff compared to the oem ap2 springs. Is this about right? They definitely handle bigger bumps and highway divides better than ap2 oem springs like everyone says and the drop is absolutely perfect. But over a bumpy parking lot or on a crappy paved road they feel very stiff almost like riding on the bump stops. Are the cr shocks valved that differently like have slower rebound or something? or am i just feeling the difference in spring rates from the ap2 to swift? I thought it was going to ride like the ap2 springs or maybe even better like everyone says... so i guess i'm a little disappointed and confused? I personally don't mind the stiffer ride but i know my wife won't care for it...

What are some other peoples thoughts about going from ap2 suspension to cr/swift combo?

Originally Posted by sse2k

Yes, the spring rates are higher than AP2. I did the same swap as you, but I have also ridden in friends' CRs stock and with these springs. I think the consensus here is that all-stock the CR suspension feels like it is always on edge, and the Spec Rs soak up some of the initial bump. You're coming from a setup that is really soft as well, so it is going to feel more responsive.

Did you change out the sway bars as well? I had originally kept my AP2 bars on there, but it did not feel right, swapping over to the CR bars dialed everything in.

Originally Posted by streetx

where are people getting there CR shocks?

Originally Posted by streetx

where are people getting there CR shocks?

Originally Posted by streetx

where are people getting there CR shocks?

Originally Posted by jdmwol2ks

Can anybody give me some tips on how to put the swifts on? My autozone spring compressor cant really clamp down due to the lack of coils it can fit between and compress the springs enough to put the top hat back on...

Originally Posted by adrs2k

You definitely do not need a spring compressor.

First I held the shock upright with the lower shock mount on the floor. I installed the spring, spacers, hat, and etc. I then had my wife help on the next step. I put my hands on either side of the top hat and pushed down hard enough to get the threaded part of the shaft through the hat. My wife then screwed on the tap hat nut and got a couple threads on.

Then I put the lower shock mount flush up against the concrete footer on the garage floor. The shock is now laying on its side on the floor (with a blanket underneath so it doesnt get scratched) with the hat and nut facing outwards from the wall. Then I used my dewalt impact gun and slowly tightened down the nut. Done.

I can do 4 shocks in less than 5 minutes.

Originally Posted by jdmwol2ks

You definitely do not need a spring compressor.

First I held the shock upright with the lower shock mount on the floor. I installed the spring, spacers, hat, and etc. I then had my wife help on the next step. I put my hands on either side of the top hat and pushed down hard enough to get the threaded part of the shaft through the hat. My wife then screwed on the tap hat nut and got a couple threads on.

Then I put the lower shock mount flush up against the concrete footer on the garage floor. The shock is now laying on its side on the floor (with a blanket underneath so it doesnt get scratched) with the hat and nut facing outwards from the wall. Then I used my dewalt impact gun and slowly tightened down the nut. Done.

I can do 4 shocks in less than 5 minutes.