Do i need new shocks for lowering springs?
I'm looking into getting H&R lowering springs for my 2007 Ford fusion 2.3 liter. I wanted to chose this specific set because they will lower the car 1.6 inches in the front and 1.9 inches in the rear. The way the car naturally sits from factory the front of these cars (atleast this generation 2006-2009) sit lower than the front and higher in the back, so I would believe 1.6 up front and 1.9 in rear would level it out. The car has 85, xxx miles with original shocks on car from factory, never changed. They are very firm and no bounce going down the road or over speed bumps, so I was wondering if I would need to replace them when I get the springs or not? Any info is appreciated! Thank you 
You need to consider something else about the shocks. With your car sitting in a stock position, your shock absorber pistons are approximately in the middle of their travel. If you make the car sit lower, the shock absorber piston will now be moved away from the middle. So the piston will be closer to one end of the shock. So you'll need to remount whichever end of the shock, to get the piston back in the middle of its travel. Otherwise the shock will bottom out on bumps and make a very harsh ride. Talk to a suspension expert to get some help.
HI, you can also search for a different shock with the proper shock for centering the stroke. After you lower it measure the distance between the upper and lower shock mount and find a shock that measures the center distance of travel.
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