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70stang351w
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was seeing if anyone here have used them on their oldschool? thinking about switching from current shocks out for these. any opinions my race vs sport valves?
http://www.maiermotorsports.com/front-suspension/1966-1970-mustang/1967-70-bilstein-race-valve-shock-package
http://www.maiermotorsports.com/front-suspension/1966-1970-mustang/1967-70-bilstein-sport-package [ 2014-08-27, 06:38 PM: Message edited by: 70stang351w ]
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SLOWBACK 67
Member # 6348
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They're a really nice shock. I'd talk to Mike about what you're plans are with the car. I'd like to purchase his JRI coilover set up for the front of my car to go with his rear leaf set up.
If you're planning on running the car on the street 90% of the time like most people then I'd go with the sport package.
Also if you're planning on running the stock control arm set up I'd highly suggest buying and welding in the shock tower reinforcement plates.I can give you a link to some pre fab ones that don't break the bank.
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70stang351w
Member # 9948
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5 years ago i bought the mustangs plus kit for my car new front and rear suspension it not really what i want.
i wanna also do the same setup their coils upfront and the rear setup
http://www.maiermotorsports.com/rear-suspension/1964-70-mustang/maier-pro-rear-suspension-kit
http://www.maiermotorsports.com/suspension-kits/front-suspension-kits/1967-73-cougar-fairlane/maier-pro-front-suspension-kit
http://www.maiermotorsports.com/front-suspension/1966-1970-mustang/1968-70-maier-racing-fabricated-lower-control-arms-pair
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SLOWBACK 67
Member # 6348
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^ Yup. That's pretty much what I plan on running on my car.
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70stang351w
Member # 9948
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Plan is DD so 90% street is right.
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Secnd2nun64
Member # 1431
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I got the rear shocks on mine and they have a very nice ride to them. I will eventually switch the front kyb's to the sports.
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Boss 327
Member # 9143
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quote: Originally posted by 70stang351w: Plan is DD so 90% street is right.
Then I would go with sport instead of race. I have the race shocks with 200lb leaf springs in the rear of my 66 and it's pretty stiff.
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SLOWBACK 67
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quote: Originally posted by Boss 327: quote: Originally posted by 70stang351w: Plan is DD so 90% street is right.
Then I would go with sport instead of race. I have the race shocks with 200lb leaf springs in the rear of my 66 and it's pretty stiff.
What size tire are you running in the rear?
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Boss 327
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quote: Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67: quote: Originally posted by Boss 327: quote: Originally posted by 70stang351w: Plan is DD so 90% street is right.
Then I would go with sport instead of race. I have the race shocks with 200lb leaf springs in the rear of my 66 and it's pretty stiff.
What size tire are you running in the rear?
245-15
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SLOWBACK 67
Member # 6348
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quote: Originally posted by Boss 327: quote: Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67: quote: Originally posted by Boss 327: quote: Originally posted by 70stang351w: Plan is DD so 90% street is right.
Then I would go with sport instead of race. I have the race shocks with 200lb leaf springs in the rear of my 66 and it's pretty stiff.
What size tire are you running in the rear?
245-15
Then that 60 series tire is also helping absorb some of the road. Imagine a 30/35 series and the race shocks. Might knock a filling out hitting a pot hole LOL.
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Boss 327
Member # 9143
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quote: Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67: quote: Originally posted by Boss 327: quote: Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67: quote: Originally posted by Boss 327: quote: Originally posted by 70stang351w: Plan is DD so 90% street is right.
Then I would go with sport instead of race. I have the race shocks with 200lb leaf springs in the rear of my 66 and it's pretty stiff.
What size tire are you running in the rear?
245-15
Then that 60 series tire is also helping absorb some of the road. Imagine a 30/35 series and the race shocks. Might knock a filling out hitting a pot hole LOL.
that would suck
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