new struts but i meed coil over help

lsmustangx · Dec 20, 2014

Today I bought new struts for my 97. They are KYB gr2. Not the best and from what I've read just a little better then oem. But I paid $80 for the pair brand new. Now off to wrap them in coil covers but idk if the Upr ones are good enough or should o fond another kit? Any suggestions would be great!!

lsmustangx · Dec 20, 2014

I tried to post a pic but idk how...

Orange 94 · Dec 20, 2014

lsmustangx said:
I tried to post a pic but idk how...

http://www.sn95forums.com/showthread.php?58966-How-To-Uploading-and-Posting-Pics

I'd use imgur though

As the question about if UPR kit is okay, that's a loaded question. Lots of different views on UPR, I think its fine.

mcglsr2 · Dec 20, 2014

I didn't know KYB's could handle coil-over springs? I guess it depends on the spring rate?

Ferocious · Dec 20, 2014

Your KYB GR2s are going to explode if you add the weight of a coilover on top. Please look up which struts are compatible with the coilover kit you're getting.

Also, UPR's are just fine.

mcglsr2 · Dec 21, 2014

Yah, I kind of always thought those KYB's and the Tokico Blues are about the same with regards to performance - great replacements for OEM struts/shocks, but not at all able to coil-over conversions...

lsmustangx · Dec 21, 2014

Ferocious said:
Your KYB GR2s are going to explode if you add the weight of a coilover on top. Please look up which struts are compatible with the coilover kit you're getting.

Also, UPR's are just fine.

ill wait til they blow up then haha

lsmustangx · Dec 21, 2014

mcglsr2 said:
Yah, I kind of always thought those KYB's and the Tokico Blues are about the same with regards to performance - great replacements for OEM struts/shocks, but not at all able to coil-over conversions...

I only paid 60 for the pair brand new... i couldnt pass it up. think i could use them as a mock up with the coils til i get the engine in trans in place then buy some KONI ajustables or what would you recommend?

Orange 94 · Dec 21, 2014

I'd only use what the coilover kit tells you to use...

mcglsr2 · Dec 21, 2014

lsmustangx said:
I only paid 60 for the pair brand new... i couldnt pass it up. think i could use them as a mock up with the coils til i get the engine in trans in place then buy some KONI ajustables or what would you recommend?

What kind of driving do you have in mind? Bilsteins and Koni's (not the STR.T ones) are always good choices. If you plan on racing and want excellent valved non-adjustable ones, look into the Maximum Motorsports lineup of struts/shocks. IIRC, they might even have more street-oriented ones. Only downside to MM is that they are pricey.

And the shock won't literally explode of course

However, there's a good chance they won't be able to properly dampen the spring and you might get the ricer bounce as you drive along

lsmustangx · Dec 21, 2014

mcglsr2 said:
What kind of driving do you have in mind? Bilsteins and Koni's (not the STR.T ones) are always good choices. If you plan on racing and want excellent valved non-adjustable ones, look into the Maximum Motorsports lineup of struts/shocks. IIRC, they might even have more street-oriented ones. Only downside to MM is that they are pricey.

And the shock won't literally explode of course However, there's a good chance they won't be able to properly dampen the spring and you might get the ricer bounce as you drive along

Only driving that will be done is for friday night cruises and interstate pulls.... racing from a dig isnt fun for me.

Ferocious · Dec 21, 2014

Yes, they won't really explode lol. Assuming KYB's are the same diameter as stock struts, a coilover kit should fit over them just fine. I wouldn't recommend it but if that's what you gotta do to survive, by all means go for it. I would have taken that shortcut too if I didn't get a good deal on my front coils.

mcglsr2 · Dec 21, 2014

lsmustangx said:
Only driving that will be done is for friday night cruises and interstate pulls.... racing from a dig isnt fun for me.

So then you are going to coil-overs because you want the low?

lsmustangx · Dec 21, 2014

I need coilovers for my member for my swap... sucks right?!

mcglsr2 · Dec 21, 2014

lsmustangx said:
I need coilovers for my member for my swap... sucks right?!

Ah, gotcha. Well, if you get some light springs, like maybe 150 lbs or 200 lbs upfront, your KYB's might be okay. I think [MENTION=15502]Ferocious[/MENTION] runs something like those rates up front, and he seems to like them. He can correct me...

lsmustangx · Dec 21, 2014

I havnt installed them yet.... but at end of the day i got to good of a deal to pass them up. Maybe someone here will need a pair and ill help them out or i can use them for role play in the bedroom with Katy Perry

slow90coupe · Dec 21, 2014

I had GR2's with coilovers all around on my old fox. They held up just fine and rode great too.

Ferocious · Dec 21, 2014

mcglsr2 said:
Ah, gotcha. Well, if you get some light springs, like maybe 150 lbs or 200 lbs upfront, your KYB's might be okay. I think Ferocious runs something like those rates up front, and he seems to like them. He can correct me...

Yes, I will correct you

I run 300# on the front with Strange Adjustable fox struts.