Lowered car rough ride

[sj9ers]

So I just got my 95 gt a couple of weeks ago and its lowered, but only by the previous owner installing lowering springs and nothing else. This is how it sits right now . Right now it rides pretty rough which I expected, but I wanna fix it and I also suspects it needs an alignment because of the front tire wear and it pulls to the right sometimes with the bumpsteer. I was wondering what should I buy to make the ride somewhat smoother? Keep in mind I am on a budget and this is only a daily driver right now.
Thanks

 

[HuskerGT]

If you are still running the stock shocks, I'd say to get them swapped out. Some fox-spec Tokico HPs are pretty reasonable and will definitely help the ride quality. I have those on mine. Also think about adjustable caster/camber plates to keep your front tires from wearing unevenly.

Good luck with the new ride!

 

[duff daddy]

Depending on the condition of the car, you could have more then one bushing that is rotted or dry/hard and would need to be repalced, you can find kits to "rebushing" the car and that will make a pretty good amount of difference.
Also how the springs are they may just be a very stiff set up and thus cusing your harsh ride. So replacement of the springs would be part of the repair ( think maybe stock springs or just a different type maybe fox 4 cylinder springs up front??)

 

[OnyxCobra]

shocks and struts can make all the difference if the ones you have now are shot. A bumpsteer kit would be a good choice to remove the bumpsteer but they aren't too cheap. Camber plates are also a good choice before the alignment.

 

[sj9ers]

If you are still running the stock shocks, I'd say to get them swapped out. Some fox-spec Tokico HPs are pretty reasonable and will definitely help the ride quality. I have those on mine. Also think about adjustable caster/camber plates to keep your front tires from wearing unevenly.

Good luck with the new ride!

Whats the difference between the fox spec tokico hps and the ones built for 94 and 95s

 

[HuskerGT]

Whats the difference between the fox spec tokico hps and the ones built for 94 and 95s

They are about an inch or so shorter than 94-95 specific shocks. Since you are lower than stock, the shorter shock will work in it's optimum capacity. There's a great sticky in the Suspension section. That's where I got the info for my setup.

 

[sj9ers]

So here's a list of stuff I'm probably going to buy to help the ride of my car. Anything I should change or add?
Fox Tokico Front Strut
Fox Tokico Rear Shock
Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber Plates
Steeda Bumpsteer Kit (maybe)
94-98 Mustang Prothane Total Bushing Kit

 

[HuskerGT]

If you are on a budget I think you can start with the shocks & CC plates. You may not need the bushing kit or bumpsteer kit. I didn't order them when I ordered my stuff and so far... so good.

 

[tazmanhawaii]

Just order the SN95 shocks and struts. They are made to work with that suspension. Even if the car is lowered, the SN95 parts will work great. People use the FOX stuff if their car is lowered 2 inchs or greater. The Tokico HP Blues are a great replacement for the stock parts.

 

[sj9ers]

Ok so I found a set of Bilsteins on craigslist here http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/1611130437.html . Would these be better than the tokicos?

 

[sam92lx]

Whats the difference between the fox spec tokico hps and the ones built for 94 and 95s

They are about an inch or so shorter than 94-95 specific shocks. Since you are lower than stock, the shorter shock will work in it's optimum capacity. There's a great sticky in the Suspension section. That's where I got the info for my setup.

link?