ide like to drop my car and inch in the front then ill set the back according to what i like. but i have front shocks instead of springs so i was wondering what ide need for shocks without spending a fortune?

 

im basically wondering what is the proper way to measure for shocks

 

Factory front suspension thirdgen? You have springs. They're hidden fairly well. Get some lowering springs or cut yours.

 

No need to change the shocks or struts for just a 1" drop.

 

Shocks (or in our case, struts) don't control ride height. The springs - which are well hidden indeed - control the ride height.

Unless of course your car has a coilover kit on it, which some do if the previous owner has installed one.

There are a number of aftermarket spring manufacturers with moderate 1 inch drops. We generally use Hotchkis.

ramey