Shocks and Struts

BrentK · 10-01-2006, 05:43 PM

Ok I have to get new shocks pretty soon cause mine are about gone. I know bilstein are the best but are there any that match up pretty well with the bilsteins for alittle less

04MustangGT · 10-02-2006, 09:49 AM

Depends on the ride you want. But have a really close suspension set up that you have. I have the Tokico HP shocks and struts and I love them. Not to hard and not to soft....for me...I dont know what your goal is so I can't give a whole lot of advice. But my friend also has HP after he rode in my car and he oves his to. And you cant beat the deal with a price of 260$.

*03gtmustang* · 10-02-2006, 10:06 AM

What are you trying to get out of the car?

BrentK · 10-02-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

What are you trying to get out of the car?

Well with my car being as low as i is I just want shocks that are going to give me the best ride quality. Im probably going to go with the Bilsteins but just wanted to know if there were a similar kind for alittle cheaper

r3dn3ck · 10-02-2006, 06:04 PM

what springs are you using? do you have CC plates yet? once I have that I can give you a good recommendation that won't brutalize you. If you're not riding on coil overs then your car is kinda low for stock type suspension... should raise it up 1/2" or so all the way around. feel free to say get bent on the ride height but you're causing some ride and handling issues being that low. car looks good though.

04MustangGT · 10-03-2006, 02:35 PM

yeah my ride was horrible being that low I know exactly how it is....I am changing the front sprngs to raise it up a bit. But i am telling you those tokico HP's are great for the money. It handles a ton better and its smooth when it needs to be.

r3dn3ck · 10-03-2006, 04:20 PM

I'll agree to 04MustangGT's comment. Tokico's (blue or illumina) are good dampers and definitely a good product for the money.

BrentK · 10-03-2006, 08:29 PM

04..are these the ones you got
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=938

04MustangGT · 10-03-2006, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrentK

04..are these the ones you got
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=938

If those are the tokico HP's then yes.I couldnt really tell where it said if they were are not, but that is kind of what they look like. But you can find that same exact set on ebay for around 260$. That is where I found mine.

10-01-2006, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrentK Win it or wreck it Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: My Heart is in Ohio Posts: 1,294	Shocks and Struts Ok I have to get new shocks pretty soon cause mine are about gone. I know bilstein are the best but are there any that match up pretty well with the bilsteins for alittle less __________________ 2003 GT

10-02-2006, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
04MustangGT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 354	Depends on the ride you want. But have a really close suspension set up that you have. I have the Tokico HP shocks and struts and I love them. Not to hard and not to soft....for me...I dont know what your goal is so I can't give a whole lot of advice. But my friend also has HP after he rode in my car and he oves his to. And you cant beat the deal with a price of 260$. __________________ 04 GT 5 spd Modifications: SLP Catback Exhaust SLP catted X-Pipe SLP Headers Pro 5.0 Shifter H&R Sport Springs Raptor Shift light, 17x9 & 18x10 Black Bullitts http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/04MustangGT/ Soon To Come:4.10 Gears

10-02-2006, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,271	What are you trying to get out of the car? __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

10-03-2006, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
04MustangGT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 354	yeah my ride was horrible being that low I know exactly how it is....I am changing the front sprngs to raise it up a bit. But i am telling you those tokico HP's are great for the money. It handles a ton better and its smooth when it needs to be. __________________ 04 GT 5 spd Modifications: SLP Catback Exhaust SLP catted X-Pipe SLP Headers Pro 5.0 Shifter H&R Sport Springs Raptor Shift light, 17x9 & 18x10 Black Bullitts http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/04MustangGT/ Soon To Come:4.10 Gears

10-03-2006, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
BrentK Win it or wreck it Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: My Heart is in Ohio Posts: 1,294	04..are these the ones you got http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=938 __________________ 2003 GT

10-02-2006, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,182	what springs are you using? do you have CC plates yet? once I have that I can give you a good recommendation that won't brutalize you. If you're not riding on coil overs then your car is kinda low for stock type suspension... should raise it up 1/2" or so all the way around. feel free to say get bent on the ride height but you're causing some ride and handling issues being that low. car looks good though.

10-03-2006, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,182	I'll agree to 04MustangGT's comment. Tokico's (blue or illumina) are good dampers and definitely a good product for the money.

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