I have an Ap2. I'm planning on picking up a used set of Ap1 shocks with Espelir drop springs. Will it bolt right up? Will I encounter any problems? Will I need a drive shaft spacer with this drop? Can camber and toe be set close to factory to decrease uneven tire wear? Any opinions and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

 

yup they will work! and u should be able to get camber close to factory specs.

 

Well, I don't know about that...

Unless AP1 shocks makes things different, but with my AP2 shocks on Espelir ASDs, I was only able to get to:

Rear camber: -2.3 (specific range is -1.7 to -1.3)
Front camber: -0.7 (which is on the edge of specified range of -0.7 to -0.3)

Caster was out of range (7.7, while supposed to be between 5.8 to 6.3)

 

Why would you want to put AP1 shocks on an AP2? Why not just buy the springs for AP2 shocks.

Just curious

 

the coil springs from Espelir are the same for ap1 and ap2. Just mount the springs on your ap2 shocks, or better yet buy some Konis. Hope your wheels are stock or stock specs, otherwise you're gonna rub. The Espelirs go pretty low for just a coil spring.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I want to leave my stock shocks alone in case I want to go back. All I have to do is drop my Ap2 shocks and pop this Ap1 set in. I'm getting the set for $100 (shocks with Espelir springs). The shocks still looks clean, no leaks, and plus I don't want to fuss with removing the old springs. If I like it enough and when the shocks wear out, I'll buy a set of Konis and transfer the Espelir over.

My wheels are stock.

 

Also AP1 shocks are stiffer than AP2's all around same with springs and all suspension components.

 

That's what I like about the Ap1 shocks. Ap2 shocks are a bit soft for me.

 

I got the set installed. Love the improved handling. However, I have the uneven gap problem with the drop. Front is lower than the rear. Right side front and rear are 3/16" higher than the left side. I've searched through this site and came across alot of people with similar problem with the Espelir ASD drop springs and those lucky guys that have great success with an even 1 finger gap at all four corners. Is this a common problem with the springs and how they were made from factory...poor quality or QC? Has anyone ever figured out why this is happening? Has anyone figured a way to fix this? Your comments are appreciated.