best shocks and struts for lowering springs

bluemang417 · 04-12-2005, 09:19 AM

I have recently installed eibach lowering springs and was told the factory mach 1 shocks and struts give the best ride quality with lowering springs just wondering anybody out there no which combination has the best ride.

Ponyman460 · 04-12-2005, 09:22 AM

I have always heard that Fox Body specific springs are best for lowered cars, because they are shorter. And in addition to that...lowering springs will kill shocks and struts pretty quick. (this is what I have read in the past)

bluemang417 · 04-12-2005, 10:09 AM

i already have the eibach springs on the car i was just wanting to replace the shocks an struts with whatever rides the best.

Ponyman460 · 04-12-2005, 10:26 AM

I understand that, but I wanted to steer you in the right direction.....whether that be mach struts, or FOX BODY struts (any aftermarket one). Like I mentioned, the lowering of the car will kill a stock sn-95 strut/shock quicker than its normal life expectency

MattJ · 04-12-2005, 11:11 AM

Ive heard the mach 1s which are tociko or something to that are a great and inexpensive way to go.

WaterDR · 04-12-2005, 11:51 AM

Depends on what you are going for. Drag racing? Street? Just a little better performance? For drag racing either 4 cyl fox body springs or adjustables are the best, for example.

I have the entire Bullet Suspension package on order. The kit includes struts, shocks, springs, and front and rear sway bars. Jegs and Summit sells for about $410 shipped for everything which is an awesome deal. I got mine for $360 (hey, I got lucky).

Islander03GT · 04-12-2005, 12:13 PM

Go with Tokico's or Bilstiens. Avoid Strange at all costs.

bluemang417 · 04-12-2005, 02:13 PM

All i am interested in is which will have the best ride and not ride like a go-cart my other vehicle is a Lincoln Navigator and it takes about three days of driving the mustang to get used to the mustang . Also I was wondering why you said not use strange because Ihave had good luck with them in the past we ran the fastest pass in the world by a limited street car about 4 months ago and also have a stock suspension car that runs mid to low eights quarter mile depending on weight and dots or slicks.

ModMotorRacer · 04-12-2005, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander03GT

Go with Tokico's or Bilstiens. Avoid Strange at all costs.

Any reasoning that you would say this? I run Strange adjustable up front and don't have any problems with them.

Adam

USMCstang · 04-12-2005, 03:35 PM

Islander had problems with the Strange Adjustables and MM C/C plates "clunking". He had a thread on the depot about it awhile back

*venom* · 04-12-2005, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemang417

All i am interested in is which will have the best ride and not ride like a go-cart my other vehicle is a Lincoln Navigator and it takes about three days of driving the mustang to get used to the mustang . Also I was wondering why you said not use strange because Ihave had good luck with them in the past we ran the fastest pass in the world by a limited street car about 4 months ago and also have a stock suspension car that runs mid to low eights quarter mile depending on weight and dots or slicks.

Dont lower your your stang it will be stiffer than the stock ride no matter what you get. Mustangs are not made to ride like a luxury car or truck thats part of the reason why they are affordable compared to a BMW,Corvette,etc. You may want to look into an air ride setup from airridetechnologies.

Madi98GT · 04-12-2005, 04:40 PM

Add me to the list of guys having problems with the Strange's. I am sending mine back next week for inspection.

Islander03GT · 04-12-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModMotorRacer

Any reasoning that you would say this? I run Strange adjustable up front and don't have any problems with them.

Adam

Rattling problems. I'm not the only one. How long ago did you get yours? I never heard a bad word about them till I got them, now alot of people seem to have problems... I'm thinking this recent batch is just bad.

Madi98GT · 04-12-2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander03GT

Rattling problems. I'm not the only one. How long ago did you get yours? I never heard a bad word about them till I got them, now alot of people seem to have problems... I'm thinking this recent batch is just bad.

I got mine last June, they have been getting worse with time.

ModMotorRacer · 04-13-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Madi98GT

I got mine last June, they have been getting worse with time.

Last June here too from PA Racing. No problems yet. They are on UPR C/C with PA tubular K and A arms.

Adam

04-12-2005, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
bluemang417 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	best shocks and struts for lowering springs I have recently installed eibach lowering springs and was told the factory mach 1 shocks and struts give the best ride quality with lowering springs just wondering anybody out there no which combination has the best ride.

04-12-2005, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ponyman460 Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 120	I have always heard that Fox Body specific springs are best for lowered cars, because they are shorter. And in addition to that...lowering springs will kill shocks and struts pretty quick. (this is what I have read in the past) __________________ -Rick 98 White Gt Words To Live By: "if you want it bad enough, go get it! "Live by the Golden Rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules!"

04-12-2005, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
bluemang417 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	shocks and struts i already have the eibach springs on the car i was just wanting to replace the shocks an struts with whatever rides the best.

04-12-2005, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ponyman460 Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 120	I understand that, but I wanted to steer you in the right direction.....whether that be mach struts, or FOX BODY struts (any aftermarket one). Like I mentioned, the lowering of the car will kill a stock sn-95 strut/shock quicker than its normal life expectency __________________ -Rick 98 White Gt Words To Live By: "if you want it bad enough, go get it! "Live by the Golden Rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules!"

04-12-2005, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Ive heard the mach 1s which are tociko or something to that are a great and inexpensive way to go. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

04-12-2005, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Depends on what you are going for. Drag racing? Street? Just a little better performance? For drag racing either 4 cyl fox body springs or adjustables are the best, for example. I have the entire Bullet Suspension package on order. The kit includes struts, shocks, springs, and front and rear sway bars. Jegs and Summit sells for about $410 shipped for everything which is an awesome deal. I got mine for $360 (hey, I got lucky). __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

04-12-2005, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	Go with Tokico's or Bilstiens. Avoid Strange at all costs. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

04-12-2005, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
bluemang417 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	best ride nothing else All i am interested in is which will have the best ride and not ride like a go-cart my other vehicle is a Lincoln Navigator and it takes about three days of driving the mustang to get used to the mustang . Also I was wondering why you said not use strange because Ihave had good luck with them in the past we ran the fastest pass in the world by a limited street car about 4 months ago and also have a stock suspension car that runs mid to low eights quarter mile depending on weight and dots or slicks.

04-12-2005, 03:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
USMCstang Secretary of Defense Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, OH...5 Mins from Summit Racing Posts: 355	Islander had problems with the Strange Adjustables and MM C/C plates "clunking". He had a thread on the depot about it awhile back __________________ ~Mike 98 GT 4R70W Buckeye Stangs - Ohio Based Mustang Enthusiasts

04-12-2005, 04:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Madi98GT Stage 3 P&P HEAD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 53	Add me to the list of guys having problems with the Strange's. I am sending mine back next week for inspection. __________________ -Jason '98 GT 5-speed Boss 330 Racing www.modularmisfits.com

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