Please read, I need help!

Mike 88GT · 04-04-2001, 11:59 AM

I'm in the process of looking for new shocks and struts for my 88'GT drop top. All I have been able to come up with is KYB's. But should I go with the standard or adjustable ones? Or should I go with a different brand name? Any help would be great, so please help me. I'm new at this performance world but want to learn desperitly. I will be adding lowering springs also. I only want to go about 2" lower. Should I do that all at the same time(replace shocks,struts,springs)? Is there a kit for all of it thats good? Please help!

Godslayer · 04-04-2001, 04:05 PM

If you plan on lowering the car don't buy KYB's. The KYB's are a nice aftermarket upgrade for stock ride heights. They give a ride slightly better than stock. They do NOT like lowered cars. If you plan on doing it all at once, I'd try to get the place you are buying the goods from to put together a package to meet your needs. Koni's and other more expensive shocks and struts are ALOT better than KYB's. The KYB's are just for stock replacements. Good luck.

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87 GT
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87 Taurus
New York
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Mike 88GT · 04-04-2001, 05:12 PM

Thanks for you responce. I needed that. But where do you sujest I get the package from? And how about the adjustable KYB'S? The place I was thinking about ordering from said they would work when I lower my car. Are they lieing?

04-04-2001, 11:59 AM	#1
Mike 88GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hutchinson, MN Posts: 36	Please read, I need help! I'm in the process of looking for new shocks and struts for my 88'GT drop top. All I have been able to come up with is KYB's. But should I go with the standard or adjustable ones? Or should I go with a different brand name? Any help would be great, so please help me. I'm new at this performance world but want to learn desperitly. I will be adding lowering springs also. I only want to go about 2" lower. Should I do that all at the same time(replace shocks,struts,springs)? Is there a kit for all of it thats good? Please help!

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04-04-2001, 04:05 PM	#2
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	If you plan on lowering the car don't buy KYB's. The KYB's are a nice aftermarket upgrade for stock ride heights. They give a ride slightly better than stock. They do NOT like lowered cars. If you plan on doing it all at once, I'd try to get the place you are buying the goods from to put together a package to meet your needs. Koni's and other more expensive shocks and struts are ALOT better than KYB's. The KYB's are just for stock replacements. Good luck. ------------------ 87 GT Full exhaust, K&N, KB Subs, BBK STB, homeade dumps... 87 Taurus New York Winters Bite!

04-04-2001, 05:12 PM	#3
Mike 88GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hutchinson, MN Posts: 36	Thanks for you responce. I needed that. But where do you sujest I get the package from? And how about the adjustable KYB'S? The place I was thinking about ordering from said they would work when I lower my car. Are they lieing?