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Which shocks/struts for the street (on a budget)???

Discussion in '96-04 - 2V Specific' started by powerfreak, May 30, 2007.

  1. May 30, 2007 #1
    powerfreak

    powerfreak New Member

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    I have a '96GT w/ stock suspension...looking for decent struts/shocks without spending a ton of $$. I want the car to handle good on the street...probably never going to see a track.

    I can get a set of Tokico HP's for $269...seems like a good option. Are there any others that would be better...in that price range (or less).
     
  2. May 30, 2007 #2
    Magic

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    You can look into the KYB GR2s....but I would rather stick with the Tokico HPs.....
     
  3. May 30, 2007 #3
    DropTopPony

    DropTopPony Administrator Staff Member Admin SN95 Supporter

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    The KYB are not bad if your on a budget and they offer an adjustable set for the cost of a non adj from other company's...

    And if you are looking for a nice shock/strut/spring set you can get the Bullit kit from Ford Racing which includes Tokico Blues and Ford Springs and thicker sway bars and that kit sells for about $400 and will lower your car alittle over an inch and improve handling.
     
  4. May 30, 2007 #4
    powerfreak

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    thanks guys. I ordered the Tokico HP's. Looks like my car still has the original shocks/struts, so I'm sure they'll make a HUGE difference. :dancing6:
     
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    ajspellm

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    i am looking for the bullitt suspension kit kind of and i am just wondering where you have found it for around $400? that seems like a really good price for all that you get. thanks
     
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    powerfreak

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    here's a link...it's $425. That's the lowest I saw it for.
    http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=458
     
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    Magic

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    thats a good deal for all those components!
     
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    DropTopPony

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    That kit was $330 2 years ago :eek: but then they went on backorder and the price went up.


    Go here its $396 now...
    http://209.60.227.212/frparts.asp

    search for m5400a if it doesn't direct link.
     
  9. May 30, 2007 #9
    voidfinger

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    yea i got the gr'2's and i just need to get some b or c springs before i put them on. I'm tired of these prokit, its too low.