Struts 'n stuff

Stefan · 06-12-2000, 09:20 PM

What struts and shocks have you guys had luck with? The driver's side strut on my 96 GT is about at the end of its life and when it goes I figured I'd do the whole deal. Is there anything else I should replace along with the struts and shocks? I'm not looking for any radical suspension mods yet but would like something stronger than stock. The car does not see the track at all and probably never will. All the miles put on are around town, highways, and interstates. Thanks in advance for any input (hope I didn't leave any info out).

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

97snakedriver · 06-12-2000, 09:31 PM

I have Tokicos and love them, and of course you can't go wrong with Koni.

Hammer · 06-13-2000, 10:16 PM

While you're under there, why not add some Eibach sport springs?
Get some better handling and a meaner stance!

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1998 Mustang GT
14.18@100.56
"Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy"

Stefan · 06-14-2000, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the info guys.
Hammer, I have thought about Eibachs but I made a heck of a deal on a Borla side exhaust kit and will be getting it shortly. I didn't know if there would be any clearance issues with side exhaust and lowering springs. Do you have any thoughts?

Thanks for the help

Stefan

------------------
66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

SMOKE · 06-15-2000, 08:31 AM

Stefan,
Not to cut in but...
I have the Tokicos (5way adjustables) and the Eibach springs. I really like my set-up. Not radical and lowered the ride height a little ~1".

Hope that helps.

Stefan · 06-23-2000, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the input SMOKE. Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I left for a much needed vacation and didn't get a chance to hop on the computer. I think you guys are right about the lowering springs as long as I am doing the shocks and struts. Is there a good vendor out there that has them at a reasoable price? The Tokicos sound good but I don't know if my driving style is gonna call for anything adjustable (mabye it will, I don't know). Does anybody have anything against the KYB's? Regardless, as usual thanks for the help.

Stefan

------------------
66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

97snakedriver · 06-26-2000, 08:29 PM

Tokico also makes a basically-the-same-thing-as-the-5-way-adjustable-Illuminas-but-not-adjustable-and-set-to-a-"firm sport setting"-and-somewhat-cheaper. Apparently Tokico has some rather verbous marketing people, so they are called "Tokico Hi-Performance Struts and Shocks."

If the 5 way adjustable ones are too much, then maybe the afore mentioned setup may be better for both you and your bank account. They're about $250 less for the set.

Stefan · 06-27-2000, 09:38 AM

I think I saw those at Carparts.com (the non-adjustable ones). Carparts is running a special right now to get 1/3 off your order (max discount $100). That puts the set at around $240. Unless someone knows where they can be purchased cheaper I think this sounds like a good deal. Are there any bushings that need to be replaced along with everything else? When I originally dropped my car off at the garage I thought the power steering was going bad as it would squeek real bad when you cranked the wheel to the left. They told me then that the driver's side strut was starting to fail and not to worry about it just yet. It has since been on a trek from Kansas to Gatlinburg TN with no problems aside from the squeek. I figured (from my orignal post up top) that I would just replace both struts and both shocks all at once but I don't want to forget any of the details ( bushings and what not). Sorry for the length but you guys are helping me figure this stuff out so thank you.

Thanks again - more opinions are welcome.

Stefan

------------------
66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

06-12-2000, 09:20 PM	#1
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Struts 'n stuff What struts and shocks have you guys had luck with? The driver's side strut on my 96 GT is about at the end of its life and when it goes I figured I'd do the whole deal. Is there anything else I should replace along with the struts and shocks? I'm not looking for any radical suspension mods yet but would like something stronger than stock. The car does not see the track at all and probably never will. All the miles put on are around town, highways, and interstates. Thanks in advance for any input (hope I didn't leave any info out). Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

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06-12-2000, 09:31 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	I have Tokicos and love them, and of course you can't go wrong with Koni.

06-13-2000, 10:16 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	While you're under there, why not add some Eibach sport springs? Get some better handling and a meaner stance! ------------------ 1998 Mustang GT 14.18@100.56 "Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy"

06-14-2000, 05:23 PM	#4
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Thanks for the info guys. Hammer, I have thought about Eibachs but I made a heck of a deal on a Borla side exhaust kit and will be getting it shortly. I didn't know if there would be any clearance issues with side exhaust and lowering springs. Do you have any thoughts? Thanks for the help Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

06-15-2000, 08:31 AM	#5
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Stefan, Not to cut in but... I have the Tokicos (5way adjustables) and the Eibach springs. I really like my set-up. Not radical and lowered the ride height a little ~1". Hope that helps.

06-23-2000, 04:31 PM	#6
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Thanks for the input SMOKE. Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I left for a much needed vacation and didn't get a chance to hop on the computer. I think you guys are right about the lowering springs as long as I am doing the shocks and struts. Is there a good vendor out there that has them at a reasoable price? The Tokicos sound good but I don't know if my driving style is gonna call for anything adjustable (mabye it will, I don't know). Does anybody have anything against the KYB's? Regardless, as usual thanks for the help. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

06-26-2000, 08:29 PM	#7
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Tokico also makes a basically-the-same-thing-as-the-5-way-adjustable-Illuminas-but-not-adjustable-and-set-to-a-"firm sport setting"-and-somewhat-cheaper. Apparently Tokico has some rather verbous marketing people, so they are called "Tokico Hi-Performance Struts and Shocks." If the 5 way adjustable ones are too much, then maybe the afore mentioned setup may be better for both you and your bank account. They're about $250 less for the set.

06-27-2000, 09:38 AM	#8
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	I think I saw those at Carparts.com (the non-adjustable ones). Carparts is running a special right now to get 1/3 off your order (max discount $100). That puts the set at around $240. Unless someone knows where they can be purchased cheaper I think this sounds like a good deal. Are there any bushings that need to be replaced along with everything else? When I originally dropped my car off at the garage I thought the power steering was going bad as it would squeek real bad when you cranked the wheel to the left. They told me then that the driver's side strut was starting to fail and not to worry about it just yet. It has since been on a trek from Kansas to Gatlinburg TN with no problems aside from the squeek. I figured (from my orignal post up top) that I would just replace both struts and both shocks all at once but I don't want to forget any of the details ( bushings and what not). Sorry for the length but you guys are helping me figure this stuff out so thank you. Thanks again - more opinions are welcome. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust