Opinions on shock/strut setups

[Mr. B]

I bought Eibach Sportlines, CC plates, and a bumpsteer kit from UPR. Now I need shocks/struts for my 95 GT (auto, coupe). I had some KYB's picked out, but I got talked out of using them.

I talked to RCD in Cali who are self proclaimed Bilstein experts and the setup they recommend is $480. I also talked with Strange Engineering and their setup is $380. Both recommended something different than a stock replacement since the car will be lowered about two inches. I've had people tell me though (Summit) that two inches doesn't make any difference and stock replacements will be fine.

Anyone have an opinion on whether or not saving this $100 is actually worth it. I've never heard anything bad about Bilsteins (except the cost), and from the searching I've done I don't see anyone bad mouthing Strange either.

Everyone has told me to stay away from KYB, and even though Tokico's and other coil overs are popular, they're out of my price range. I just want to replace the worn out stock shocks/struts, and get the right setup for a lowered car. It's a daily driver so I'm not looking for a drag car setup or anything. Let me know what y'all think, and if there's any other setups or brands I should look into let me know.

 

[jfor441]

You could always look at stock replacement Fox struts/shocks.

 

[Mr. B]

I've heard that mentioned too. Is that because they're shorter and would work better with the lowering springs?

 

[94darkhorse]

I've heard that mentioned too. Is that because they're shorter and would work better with the lowering springs?

Exactly. That is what I'm running on mine. I went with the Tociko blue shock/struts.

 

[eliyarbrough]

I had an e-mail today of Stang Suspension having their Tokico D-Spec shocks/struts on sale. Plus an additional 5% off I think.

 

[stang94X]

if its just a daily driver get stock repkacement fox struts/shocks and if you really want to get aftermarket go with strange, theyre really good, adjustable and cheaper cost

 

[Stangbangin]

go to stangsuspension.com and chat on their live chat or call them about what your looking for. They have awesome prices and they give us discounts. If your really in a pinch. buy the struts first, then buy the shocks after that. I'm alwasy on a budget so I do everything in phases.

 

[Javi]

I bought Eibach Sportlines, CC plates, and a bumpsteer kit from UPR. Now I need shocks/struts for my 95 GT (auto, coupe). I had some KYB's picked out, but I got talked out of using them.

I talked to RCD in Cali who are self proclaimed Bilstein experts and the setup they recommend is $480. I also talked with Strange Engineering and their setup is $380. Both recommended something different than a stock replacement since the car will be lowered about two inches. I've had people tell me though (Summit) that two inches doesn't make any difference and stock replacements will be fine.

Anyone have an opinion on whether or not saving this $100 is actually worth it. I've never heard anything bad about Bilsteins (except the cost), and from the searching I've done I don't see anyone bad mouthing Strange either.

Everyone has told me to stay away from KYB, and even though Tokico's and other coil overs are popular, they're out of my price range. I just want to replace the worn out stock shocks/struts, and get the right setup for a lowered car. It's a daily driver so I'm not looking for a drag car setup or anything. Let me know what y'all think, and if there's any other setups or brands I should look into let me know.

dude i will do strange 10 way i got mine at jegs for $394 shipped,the ride is awesome you cant go wrong with strange

 

[Spd0lit]

Yea I love my strange shocks and struts and plus they are cheap!

 

[eliyarbrough]

GonPlad, I have never heard of Strange before. Can you tell me where I can find out about them. A price would be great, too. Thanks!!

 

[Javi]

GonPlad, I have never heard of Strange before. Can you tell me where I can find out about them. A price would be great, too. Thanks!!

check jegs i paid $394 for struts and shocks :bunny3: they are better then tokicos IMO

 

[eliyarbrough]

Sorry, but I'm not all here. Why do you think they are better? Is it just because they're cheaper? Have you had both to really compare? The cheaper ones will be easier to come up with the $, of course. I do not care about spending Tokico bucks though is what I'm trying to get at. Thanks!!

 

[Spd0lit]

i like them for the ease of use it set the knobs at 5 and forget it. They are really smooth on road and at the track they are great. and with strange you have options on how to set up your car.

 

[Javi]

Sorry, but I'm not all here. Why do you think they are better? Is it just because they're cheaper? Have you had both to really compare? The cheaper ones will be easier to come up with the $, of course. I do not care about spending Tokico bucks though is what I'm trying to get at. Thanks!!

so because they are expensive they are better? hmm,I CAN say they sucked,tokicos 5 way were on my car for two days, i wouldnt ask for info atleast i was interested on getting them ^^^^^^^

tokico 5 way struts-shocks $583.00,strange 10 way $394 imp: within one week,so the cheaper ones will be esasier to come up with? lets do the math,thanks :angel: :angel:

CHECK THIS OUT

http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=734220&highlight=strange+adjustable

 

[LJmagicJJ]

just put the strange shocks/struts on my 96.... i had tokico's and i wouldn't go back... plus you can adjust the strange easily..

 

[Mr. B]

Well I went with the Tokico HP's (blue) because price was a bit of a factor. I did find out though that we have a discount with Arrow Speed here at work so I got them for $271.44 and free shipping. I used Stang Suspension's recommendation and bought Foxbody fronts and SN95 rears.

We'll see how it all works out. I'm putting the shocks/struts, springs, cc plates, and bump steer kit on this weekend if time permits.