shock fitment on a 86 GT?????

eeh102582 · 03-31-2004, 08:49 PM

Hey guys im going to buy new shock and struts from my 86GT my question is i see alot for 87 to 93, will they work or do they have to be for the 86. thanks alot
Ernie

RPM427 · 03-31-2004, 11:40 PM

They will work for you.

drudis · 04-01-2004, 09:39 AM

I believe the only difference is with a strut. The part of the strut that bolts to the spindle. THat area may need a spacer plate (like a washer) to make it a tight fit. Otherwise I think you are ok.

86GT · 04-01-2004, 09:43 AM

For the shocks, its all the same. I used the Lakewood 50/50's and from the part listing, those shocks fit quite a few different types of cars.

The struts are the question. When I got my Lakewood 70/30's, I had to make sure that the spacers were there. Most of the Mustang struts out there come with them, and instructions on which years need what. I forget if I needed them, but I know they came with the struts.

Hope that helps.

eeh102582 · 04-01-2004, 01:24 PM

he guys thanks
im looking to get some KYB shocks/struts/ are these any good, also whats the difference, i see gas-a-just and GR-2 whats diffent and whats better. thanks alot
Ernie

03-31-2004, 08:49 PM	#1
eeh102582 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 33	shock fitment on a 86 GT????? Hey guys im going to buy new shock and struts from my 86GT my question is i see alot for 87 to 93, will they work or do they have to be for the 86. thanks alot Ernie

03-31-2004, 11:40 PM	#2
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	They will work for you. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

04-01-2004, 09:39 AM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I believe the only difference is with a strut. The part of the strut that bolts to the spindle. THat area may need a spacer plate (like a washer) to make it a tight fit. Otherwise I think you are ok. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-01-2004, 09:43 AM	#4
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	For the shocks, its all the same. I used the Lakewood 50/50's and from the part listing, those shocks fit quite a few different types of cars. The struts are the question. When I got my Lakewood 70/30's, I had to make sure that the spacers were there. Most of the Mustang struts out there come with them, and instructions on which years need what. I forget if I needed them, but I know they came with the struts. Hope that helps. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

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04-01-2004, 01:24 PM	#5
eeh102582 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 33	he guys thanks im looking to get some KYB shocks/struts/ are these any good, also whats the difference, i see gas-a-just and GR-2 whats diffent and whats better. thanks alot Ernie