Differences in Struts

Joe50 · 06-20-2003, 10:02 PM

Any one know what the difference is in the 87-93 front struts and the 94-up struts...I'm looking to do the struts on my '93 GT, but will be upgrading to SN-95 spindles eventually...which struts should I use? I'd looking to go with the Tokico Illumina 5 ways, but not sure which ones to order. Thanks

drudis · 06-23-2003, 10:01 AM

Contact PPI at www.mustangparts.com .
THey will tell you to tun the 87-93 struts, as these are a wee bit shorter, and thus have more travel (on a lowered car) before bottoming out.
I ran the 87-93 Koni Yellows on my setup, with the SN95 spindles...

Adam94GT · 07-23-2003, 03:34 PM

Wow, that k-member looks good!

How are those Koni's working for you? And what's the difference between Koni Reds, Yellows, and Tokico Illuminas?

drudis · 07-23-2003, 09:01 PM

Tokikos are more of a street strut.
The reds are stiffer, but not nearly as stiff as the yellows are, and are needed for the 425# coilovers I run.

06-20-2003, 10:02 PM	#1
Joe50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 78	Differences in Struts Any one know what the difference is in the 87-93 front struts and the 94-up struts...I'm looking to do the struts on my '93 GT, but will be upgrading to SN-95 spindles eventually...which struts should I use? I'd looking to go with the Tokico Illumina 5 ways, but not sure which ones to order. Thanks __________________ "Drive it like you stole it!" '94 Vibrant Red GT

06-23-2003, 10:01 AM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Contact PPI at www.mustangparts.com . THey will tell you to tun the 87-93 struts, as these are a wee bit shorter, and thus have more travel (on a lowered car) before bottoming out. I ran the 87-93 Koni Yellows on my setup, with the SN95 spindles... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

07-23-2003, 03:34 PM	#3
Adam94GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 32	Wow, that k-member looks good! How are those Koni's working for you? And what's the difference between Koni Reds, Yellows, and Tokico Illuminas? __________________ ----------- Adam M. Bullard 1994 Ford Mustang GT Too many mods since last E.T. http://www.geocities.com/adam94gt

07-23-2003, 09:01 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Tokikos are more of a street strut. The reds are stiffer, but not nearly as stiff as the yellows are, and are needed for the 425# coilovers I run. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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