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Monte
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i lowered my mustang with some H&R ss. and my car got real bouncy but i love the drop. will changing my struts do a big difference? any tips or ideas? thanks.
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97 Cobra Convertible
Posts: 606 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Mar 2007
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BOTIH8R
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changing the shocks/struts wil definitely help with any ride quality issues
Posts: 1143 | From: sacramento | Registered: Dec 2006
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Thirteen Twenty
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sounds like he got some stiff springs, usually you end up that way with lowering springs because of reduced travel, the only way to get the same ride quality is to do a drop spindle with a factory heigth spring.
Posts: 647 | From: union city | Registered: Oct 2007
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BOTIH8R
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they run macpherson style front suspension now.its a spring on the strut
Posts: 1143 | From: sacramento | Registered: Dec 2006
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Thirteen Twenty
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is it a new stang ??? I was thinking fox?? do they make a shorter strut with full length spring?? dosen't the strut still bolt to a spindle though??regardless of weather or not the spring is mounted on the strut??? jst asking personally I would think people would want a stiffer ride for more aggressive driving. How about an air ride technology strut setup??
Posts: 647 | From: union city | Registered: Oct 2007
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Blind
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he just needs to shocks/struts that are matched to the spring rate, check www.maximummotorsports.com for what they'd recommend.
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
he just needs to shocks/struts that are matched to the spring rate, check www.maximummotorsports.com for what they'd recommend.
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Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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Monte
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alright thanks a lot for the reply...well that's definately my next project before anything. any recommendations on some good brands? tokico, kyb etc...?
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97 Cobra Convertible
Posts: 606 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Mar 2007
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Blind
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Originally posted by Rookie07gt:
alright thanks a lot for the reply...well that's definately my next project before anything. any recommendations on some good brands? tokico, kyb etc...?
I've been very happy with my MM specifically revalved bilstein shocks/struts on my `89, and plan to get the same ones for my `97 soon.
[ November 13, 2007, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Blind ]
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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I run Bilstein HD's on both of my Stangs & IMO they are the way to go....+1 on maximum motorsports knowing their $h!t....I run the Bilsteins with MM coilovers on my Mach & the Bils with H&R SS's on my 95....The MM tech line is very helpful too & the guys over there are great to deal with...they will actually talk to u & give u recomendations even if your not buying anything...U cant say that about many of these other aftermarket companies out there nowadays....
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Posts: 6966 | From: 916 | Registered: Mar 2007
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your car rides rougher due to the stock shocks/struts being designed for a taller spring. Most aftermarket shocks/struts will improve your ride quality.
Posts: 205 | From: Nor Cal | Registered: Jan 2006
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Monte
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well epikmach since you have the same springs and run the bils im probably on the same track for grabbing my shocks/struts...just need to save a little more cash.
Posts: 606 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Mar 2007
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its bouncey cuz your springs are stiffer and your shocks/struts are softer, which means you have a unmatched underdampened suspension. get some adjustables if you have the money if you cant find a nicely matched set.
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Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002
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