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Originally Posted by batex
Mike,
I have the following on order with a local shop.
Front: C59-302 coils; GS59-700 twin tube struts
Rear: C59-327 coils; GS59-701 twin tube shocks
The order has not been filled yet due to the COVID delay with getting product.
I'm wondering about changing the order to replace the the twin tube struts/shocks with IMS struts and shocks.
Would I be able to stick with the same springs? What is the availability status of the IMS struts and shocks? Can I order from you directly?
Thanks
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Can't answer the availability question but regarding springs...
Yes, you can stick with the same coils thankfully. That is why the IMS (and MRAs) are 2.2 bodies so they could be compatible with the current line up with coils.
I have a somewhat similar set up (302/700 Twins up front and 325/701 IMSs in the back). Went from 705 twins in the rear to 701 IMSs and at first was a bit ...disappointed by what seemed to be a minimal improvement. Off road the compression was much better when coming off a ledge. On road it didn't feel as comfortable as the 705 valving (expected). Fast forward 2?-3 months and 10k miles later with a lot of full compression moments...WOW the IMS rears are excellent! Super comfortable all around, quick to cool down (rears run hotter of course), and on-road manners are splendid. Really felt like you had to break them in by cycling them heavy. If you can afford, I definitely recommend going IMS all around. I will be replacing my front twins with IMS when they go out.
