Stock shocks

95GTS · 06-30-2000, 04:07 PM

What's the approx. life of the stock shocks? My car just turned over 43,000 miles. I've already replaced the front struts. I went with the Gabriel w/VST struts. Hmmmm..... what do ya'll think? If I hit a pretty good dip in the road, like at an intersection, it sounds like it's bottoming out in the rear(hitting the pinion snubber I'd guess). Would this be the shocks are bad? Thanks.

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1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers)

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Stefan · 07-02-2000, 07:53 PM

My 96 GT just turned 61,000 miles and my drivers side strut is starting to fail. I also get the same bottoming out noise in the rear when I hit good bumps. I don't know the life expectancy of the stockers though they are probably going now as well. How much were your Gabriel struts and do you like them? I was thinking of KYB or the Tokico non-adjustables.

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

95GTS · 07-03-2000, 04:01 PM

I got my Gabriels at $55/strut. They work pretty good but I think that are basically a OEM replacement, or just like stock. They maybe be better. My front right was the one that went out on my car. At like 32000 mi. They work, though.

I'm replacing the stock shocks now but I'm not sure yet what to go with.

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1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers)

fixer · 07-04-2000, 01:13 AM

from my experience, one of the few things that actually suck on the newer mustangs are the shocks/struts. so when in doubt get the wrench out.

06-30-2000, 04:07 PM	#1
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Stock shocks What's the approx. life of the stock shocks? My car just turned over 43,000 miles. I've already replaced the front struts. I went with the Gabriel w/VST struts. Hmmmm..... what do ya'll think? If I hit a pretty good dip in the road, like at an intersection, it sounds like it's bottoming out in the rear(hitting the pinion snubber I'd guess). Would this be the shocks are bad? Thanks. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers) [This message has been edited by 96GTS (edited 06-30-2000).]

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07-02-2000, 07:53 PM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	My 96 GT just turned 61,000 miles and my drivers side strut is starting to fail. I also get the same bottoming out noise in the rear when I hit good bumps. I don't know the life expectancy of the stockers though they are probably going now as well. How much were your Gabriel struts and do you like them? I was thinking of KYB or the Tokico non-adjustables. 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

07-03-2000, 04:01 PM	#3
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	I got my Gabriels at $55/strut. They work pretty good but I think that are basically a OEM replacement, or just like stock. They maybe be better. My front right was the one that went out on my car. At like 32000 mi. They work, though. I'm replacing the stock shocks now but I'm not sure yet what to go with. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers)

07-04-2000, 01:13 AM	#4
fixer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: mesa,az,usa Posts: 457	from my experience, one of the few things that actually suck on the newer mustangs are the shocks/struts. so when in doubt get the wrench out.