Which Shocks to buy? IRS? POSSIBLE?

Jerm95gt · 05-08-2001, 08:21 PM

First it's time i get me some new shocks. I was looking at this Tokico's from steeda.com for 68.00$ a pop...good shocks? What should i get? I like to corner hard...but im in ca and i don't want somtehing so incredibly stiff my stang will fall apart.Also would it be possible to buy all the stuff needed for irs from a crashed cobra asuming it was in good condition and bolt it on in place of my stock rear suspension? hrm... what do you think?

drudis · 05-09-2001, 09:23 AM

Tokikos are a name brand and are a good shock. I actually had a set on my car.

The IRS is do-able. Have seen for-sale IRS go for $2500 range, and those are near-new take-offs.

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Skankin · 05-09-2001, 01:34 PM

PPI lists the IRS for $1995, but they sold one on ebay for around $1500.

Ya, I wouldn't skimp on the shocks again. Koni's and Bilsteins are quite popular.

blue00gt · 05-09-2001, 06:21 PM

From what I hear, the IRS is pretty much a bolt in swap for the GT. The slickest setup I have seen is the Kenny Brown IRS - tubular crossmember and arms, revised geometry.

As far as those Tokicos, I believe the non-adjustables are the same as Illuminas set on 3, so as long as your springs are not too stiff they should work great. I have Bilsteins on one car and Tokico Illuminas on another and love them both.

I know what you mean about bad roads in CA. 350lb/in coilovers and Tokicos set to 5 makes me cringe over some of the damn potholes around here.

SuperchargedRex · 12-16-2001, 08:48 AM

I have a set of Tokicos with my factory springs, and found the ride to be a little harsh here in NYC. The potholes on the Triboro Bridge lead to a failure of the right rear shock.

stangmania · 01-02-2002, 01:13 AM

Not to dis the IRS or anything, Cause I would love to have one too!!!

But Griggs says that his Torque Arm & PanHard Bar Set-up can out perform an IRS!!!

If so I would think that the Griggs route would be cheaper!!! They use a soft springs in the rear on his set-up should give you a good ride on those sh!tty streets in CA. I think that Griggs suggests any where between 200-250 lb spring rate for the rear!!! Thats pretty soft!!!

P.S. taht is Coil Over in the rear too, forgot to mention that!!!

05-08-2001, 08:21 PM	#1
Jerm95gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: martinez,california,USA Posts: 12	Which Shocks to buy? IRS? POSSIBLE? First it's time i get me some new shocks. I was looking at this Tokico's from steeda.com for 68.00$ a pop...good shocks? What should i get? I like to corner hard...but im in ca and i don't want somtehing so incredibly stiff my stang will fall apart.Also would it be possible to buy all the stuff needed for irs from a crashed cobra asuming it was in good condition and bolt it on in place of my stock rear suspension? hrm... what do you think?

12-16-2001, 08:48 AM	#5
SuperchargedRex Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 27	I have a set of Tokicos with my factory springs, and found the ride to be a little harsh here in NYC. The potholes on the Triboro Bridge lead to a failure of the right rear shock. __________________ Chuck Supercharged '88 RX-7

01-02-2002, 01:13 AM	#6
stangmania Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 4	Not to dis the IRS or anything, Cause I would love to have one too!!! But Griggs says that his Torque Arm & PanHard Bar Set-up can out perform an IRS!!! If so I would think that the Griggs route would be cheaper!!! They use a soft springs in the rear on his set-up should give you a good ride on those sh!tty streets in CA. I think that Griggs suggests any where between 200-250 lb spring rate for the rear!!! Thats pretty soft!!! P.S. taht is Coil Over in the rear too, forgot to mention that!!! __________________ 94 GT, Canary yellow AODE BBK specific rate springs

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05-09-2001, 09:23 AM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Tokikos are a name brand and are a good shock. I actually had a set on my car. The IRS is do-able. Have seen for-sale IRS go for $2500 range, and those are near-new take-offs. ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

05-09-2001, 01:34 PM	#3
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	PPI lists the IRS for $1995, but they sold one on ebay for around $1500. Ya, I wouldn't skimp on the shocks again. Koni's and Bilsteins are quite popular.

05-09-2001, 06:21 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	From what I hear, the IRS is pretty much a bolt in swap for the GT. The slickest setup I have seen is the Kenny Brown IRS - tubular crossmember and arms, revised geometry. As far as those Tokicos, I believe the non-adjustables are the same as Illuminas set on 3, so as long as your springs are not too stiff they should work great. I have Bilsteins on one car and Tokico Illuminas on another and love them both. I know what you mean about bad roads in CA. 350lb/in coilovers and Tokicos set to 5 makes me cringe over some of the damn potholes around here.