2000 GT Struts and Shocks in a 92?

SmokeyDP · 03-07-2001, 04:11 PM

My mustang still has stock shocks and struts (88K miles). I was going to get new shocks and struts from my friend who works at STS because he can get them at cost and wont charge labor. I saw that www.stangparts.com is selling takeouts from 99-2000 GT's on ebay and they are going for $50 for the set of 4 and they have less then 20 miles on them and they claim they will fit 87-93's. Would it be worth it to just spend $400+ to get new aftermarket ones? I am not planning on racing my car too much at the track, its also a daily driver and i dont want my teeth to chatter when i hit a bump. What do you guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=566889473

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1992 GT 5.0L Convertible
BBK Shorties
Flowmasters
All Power
Super Chip

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SmokeyDP · 03-09-2001, 11:35 AM

Come on guys! Doesn't anyone know how the struts off a 99-2000GT will compare to aftermarket ones and stock ones on a 92 GT?

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1992 GT 5.0L Convertible
BBK Shorties
Flowmasters
All Power
Super Chip

slo95 · 03-09-2001, 12:01 PM

Aftermarket shocks/struts are just that. Designed to offer superior handling characteristics to stock units. Whether or not it is worth it is up to you, aftermarket might/will be stiffer, harsher ride, but handle much better. With 88k on yours now, I think anything will be better, I really dont think the brand new stock units were THAT bad, and for $50, might as well try. I have heard they will fit your car, I have a 95 and were told I could use them as well.

Unit 5302 · 03-09-2001, 05:03 PM

I've got the shocks struts from stangparts for my 87GT.

The strut fit, no problems. I didn't have time to do the other (which wasn't totally blown) and the car rides better.

I'd say do it. I was looking at aftermarket sets too, I decided spending the $40 from stangparts for new struts/shocks was by far the best deal on the market. Even aftermarket cheapy units would set you back $70/strut easy.

I just don't see how you can go wrong for that price.

03-07-2001, 04:11 PM	#1
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	2000 GT Struts and Shocks in a 92? My mustang still has stock shocks and struts (88K miles). I was going to get new shocks and struts from my friend who works at STS because he can get them at cost and wont charge labor. I saw that www.stangparts.com is selling takeouts from 99-2000 GT's on ebay and they are going for $50 for the set of 4 and they have less then 20 miles on them and they claim they will fit 87-93's. Would it be worth it to just spend $400+ to get new aftermarket ones? I am not planning on racing my car too much at the track, its also a daily driver and i dont want my teeth to chatter when i hit a bump. What do you guys think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=566889473 ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties Flowmasters All Power Super Chip [This message has been edited by SmokeyDP (edited 03-07-2001).] [This message has been edited by SmokeyDP (edited 03-09-2001).]

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03-09-2001, 11:35 AM	#2
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	Come on guys! Doesn't anyone know how the struts off a 99-2000GT will compare to aftermarket ones and stock ones on a 92 GT? ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties Flowmasters All Power Super Chip

03-09-2001, 12:01 PM	#3
slo95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 168	Aftermarket shocks/struts are just that. Designed to offer superior handling characteristics to stock units. Whether or not it is worth it is up to you, aftermarket might/will be stiffer, harsher ride, but handle much better. With 88k on yours now, I think anything will be better, I really dont think the brand new stock units were THAT bad, and for $50, might as well try. I have heard they will fit your car, I have a 95 and were told I could use them as well.

03-09-2001, 05:03 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I've got the shocks struts from stangparts for my 87GT. The strut fit, no problems. I didn't have time to do the other (which wasn't totally blown) and the car rides better. I'd say do it. I was looking at aftermarket sets too, I decided spending the $40 from stangparts for new struts/shocks was by far the best deal on the market. Even aftermarket cheapy units would set you back $70/strut easy. I just don't see how you can go wrong for that price.