Struts/Shocks

Pyromaniac79 · 10-06-2003, 09:08 PM

I have to replace my struts so I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good set of struts/shocks? The car is a basically stock '94 cobra,it it mostly street driven and, eventually I will lower the car and put poly bushings in it ect.., but for now I just want to replace the struts/shocks and put a set of caster/camber plates on it.

GodStang · 10-07-2003, 09:09 AM

Go to www.stangsuspension.com and get the Bilstiens. I have them on my 94 and I LOVE THEM!!!

blue00gt · 10-07-2003, 02:31 PM

Bilsteins and Konis are great. If you want something a little cheaper that is still excellent quality you could go with Tokicos. I'm not impressed with KYB's or Monroes (I'm very performance oriented).

StangFlyer · 10-07-2003, 02:54 PM

Do you drag race sometimes or are you more towards open track? Since I 90% street drive my car, but when I race it's drag racing I used the Tokico 5-way adjustable illumina drag struts. They are 50/50 (setting 5), but then adjust from that all the way to like a 90/10 (setting 1 - 4). Otherwise, you can get the 5-way adjustable street/track illuminas that are ideal for street or open track.

Benchracer · 10-08-2003, 04:38 PM

We use the Tokico's on the '96 Cobra. They were great but, we are now pushing the limits of ther stiffness. I have heard the new Tokico's are much better & Tokico will rebuild/valve them for whatever you want. I have not researched the new ones, maybe someone else has.

drudis · 10-13-2003, 09:36 AM

If you start pushing th spring rates, then the Tokikos arent enough. Currently I run the Koni Yellow (single adjustables) from PPI.

Benchracer · 10-13-2003, 10:19 AM

What spring rates are you running?

Pyromaniac79 · 10-13-2003, 04:02 PM

I am currently running the stock springs. Which from what I have been told/able to find out are weaker than GT springs.

Benchracer · 10-13-2003, 04:35 PM

drudis,

What spring rate are You running?

Benchracer · 10-13-2003, 04:40 PM

Pyromaniac79,

It was my understanding the Cobra springs were stiffer than the GT's, though I could be wrong. Tokiko has a Illumina kit that I've seen for as low as $350. It comes w/ springs, struts & shocks. It does not come w/ a new rear bumpstop $15. You could probably get a set of used '95 "R" springs pretty cheap.

Pyromaniac79 · 10-13-2003, 04:43 PM

Benchracer,

Is it a lowering kit? If so other than a rear bumpstop would anything else need to be replaced, steering geometry problems?

Benchracer · 10-13-2003, 04:56 PM

Aftermarket Caster/Camber plates are recomended. Maximum Motorsports has the best around. Other than that everything else stays the same. You may want new spring isolators if your factory ones are all dried up. You can get those from MM also. The isolators go on the tops & bottoms of the springs to minimize noise-squeaking.

drudis · 10-13-2003, 06:15 PM

Contact Jim at PPI
www.mustangparts.com

He'll set you up with the right shocks (and even springs) to get the car to ride right.

Look in the archives in this forum, as I always recommend the H&R or Eibach 450-580 progressive rate. AWESOME street spring.

p.s. My 425# coilovers translate to (depending on who you ask) 1000# to 1700# rates. VERY stiff, but this is for mostly a track car, and with low friction delrin bushings...

Pyromaniac79 · 10-15-2003, 08:24 AM

Benchracer,

I finally got around to looking for that Tokico Illumina kit and was unable to find one for my car. The only kit I saw was for 99-00 GT's, am I not looking in the right place?

Benchracer · 10-15-2003, 08:42 AM

The kit number is ILK210. It fits '94-'98 Cobra.

StangFlyer · 10-15-2003, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pyromaniac79
Benchracer,

I finally got around to looking for that Tokico Illumina kit and was unable to find one for my car. The only kit I saw was for 99-00 GT's, am I not looking in the right place?

You can get them here... regular version or drag version.

blue00gt · 10-17-2003, 07:59 PM

I run 350 lb/in front coilovers and 450 lb/in rear springs in the stock location with Tokico 5-ways and they perform very well. However, I'd say that's about the limit that they can handle without being underdamped and wearing out prematurely.

10-06-2003, 09:08 PM	#1
Pyromaniac79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 26	Struts/Shocks I have to replace my struts so I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good set of struts/shocks? The car is a basically stock '94 cobra,it it mostly street driven and, eventually I will lower the car and put poly bushings in it ect.., but for now I just want to replace the struts/shocks and put a set of caster/camber plates on it.

10-07-2003, 09:09 AM	#2
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Go to www.stangsuspension.com and get the Bilstiens. I have them on my 94 and I LOVE THEM!!! __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

10-07-2003, 02:31 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Bilsteins and Konis are great. If you want something a little cheaper that is still excellent quality you could go with Tokicos. I'm not impressed with KYB's or Monroes (I'm very performance oriented). __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

10-07-2003, 02:54 PM	#4
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Do you drag race sometimes or are you more towards open track? Since I 90% street drive my car, but when I race it's drag racing I used the Tokico 5-way adjustable illumina drag struts. They are 50/50 (setting 5), but then adjust from that all the way to like a 90/10 (setting 1 - 4). Otherwise, you can get the 5-way adjustable street/track illuminas that are ideal for street or open track. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

10-08-2003, 04:38 PM	#5
Benchracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	We use the Tokico's on the '96 Cobra. They were great but, we are now pushing the limits of ther stiffness. I have heard the new Tokico's are much better & Tokico will rebuild/valve them for whatever you want. I have not researched the new ones, maybe someone else has. __________________ FOR SALE: 1990 Mustang Street/Track Car Lots of goodies...GRIGGS, KONI, AVAID, TRICK-FLOW, SIMPSON... Check it out www.jb203.com ckick on For Sale. phughes@orias.com Must Sell !!!

10-13-2003, 09:36 AM	#6
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	If you start pushing th spring rates, then the Tokikos arent enough. Currently I run the Koni Yellow (single adjustables) from PPI. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

10-13-2003, 10:19 AM	#7
Benchracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	What spring rates are you running? __________________ FOR SALE: 1990 Mustang Street/Track Car Lots of goodies...GRIGGS, KONI, AVAID, TRICK-FLOW, SIMPSON... Check it out www.jb203.com ckick on For Sale. phughes@orias.com Must Sell !!!

10-13-2003, 04:02 PM	#8
Pyromaniac79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 26	I am currently running the stock springs. Which from what I have been told/able to find out are weaker than GT springs.

10-13-2003, 04:35 PM	#9
Benchracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	drudis, What spring rate are You running? __________________ FOR SALE: 1990 Mustang Street/Track Car Lots of goodies...GRIGGS, KONI, AVAID, TRICK-FLOW, SIMPSON... Check it out www.jb203.com ckick on For Sale. phughes@orias.com Must Sell !!!

10-13-2003, 04:40 PM	#10
Benchracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	Pyromaniac79, It was my understanding the Cobra springs were stiffer than the GT's, though I could be wrong. Tokiko has a Illumina kit that I've seen for as low as $350. It comes w/ springs, struts & shocks. It does not come w/ a new rear bumpstop $15. You could probably get a set of used '95 "R" springs pretty cheap. __________________ FOR SALE: 1990 Mustang Street/Track Car Lots of goodies...GRIGGS, KONI, AVAID, TRICK-FLOW, SIMPSON... Check it out www.jb203.com ckick on For Sale. phughes@orias.com Must Sell !!!

10-13-2003, 04:43 PM	#11
Pyromaniac79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 26	Benchracer, Is it a lowering kit? If so other than a rear bumpstop would anything else need to be replaced, steering geometry problems?

10-13-2003, 04:56 PM	#12
Benchracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	Aftermarket Caster/Camber plates are recomended. Maximum Motorsports has the best around. Other than that everything else stays the same. You may want new spring isolators if your factory ones are all dried up. You can get those from MM also. The isolators go on the tops & bottoms of the springs to minimize noise-squeaking. __________________ FOR SALE: 1990 Mustang Street/Track Car Lots of goodies...GRIGGS, KONI, AVAID, TRICK-FLOW, SIMPSON... Check it out www.jb203.com ckick on For Sale. phughes@orias.com Must Sell !!!

10-13-2003, 06:15 PM	#13
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Contact Jim at PPI www.mustangparts.com He'll set you up with the right shocks (and even springs) to get the car to ride right. Look in the archives in this forum, as I always recommend the H&R or Eibach 450-580 progressive rate. AWESOME street spring. p.s. My 425# coilovers translate to (depending on who you ask) 1000# to 1700# rates. VERY stiff, but this is for mostly a track car, and with low friction delrin bushings... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

10-15-2003, 08:24 AM	#14
Pyromaniac79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 26	Benchracer, I finally got around to looking for that Tokico Illumina kit and was unable to find one for my car. The only kit I saw was for 99-00 GT's, am I not looking in the right place?

10-15-2003, 08:42 AM	#15
Benchracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 14	The kit number is ILK210. It fits '94-'98 Cobra. __________________ FOR SALE: 1990 Mustang Street/Track Car Lots of goodies...GRIGGS, KONI, AVAID, TRICK-FLOW, SIMPSON... Check it out www.jb203.com ckick on For Sale. phughes@orias.com Must Sell !!!

10-17-2003, 07:59 PM	#17
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I run 350 lb/in front coilovers and 450 lb/in rear springs in the stock location with Tokico 5-ways and they perform very well. However, I'd say that's about the limit that they can handle without being underdamped and wearing out prematurely. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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