Shocks & struts...who has what January 14, 2008, 08:12:02 PM Just wondering who has aftermarket (or swapped OE) struts & shocks on their cars, and if so what brand, etc, and how do you like them?I'm thinking about pitching my PRC struts & shocks once and for all, the strut mount bushings are squeaking like crazy anymore and driving me nuts.I have some of Chuck's shock brackets, so I've been looking at 87-93 Stang Tokicos and KYB's....I have to admit, the price of a set of KYB GR-2's is tempting, but I have to wonder how good they are. Even the AGX's are pretty cheap for adjustable shocks & struts.My car is also lowered so I'm curious how that will affect things... Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #1 – January 14, 2008, 10:32:07 PM Nothing too fancy for me...monroe sensa-trac's on all 4 corners along with KYB's for the quad shocks...very good ride for the street which is the main purpose for me. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #2 – January 15, 2008, 12:40:36 AM Quote from: slicksport88;197847Nothing too fancy for me...monroe sensa-trac's on all 4 corners along with KYB's for the quad shocks...very good ride for the street which is the main purpose for me.Have Sensa-Tracs myself and I like them. Nice ride but also firm at the same time. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #3 – January 15, 2008, 12:50:23 AM Stock and stock for now was thinking of getting KYB shocks and struts and some ford racing springs. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #4 – January 15, 2008, 09:23:11 AM I have the KYB's front and rear w/Eibach lowering springs. Ride is firm, not harsh. An easy intall. I am pleased with the combination. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #5 – January 15, 2008, 06:16:53 PM Generally, KYB's are junk, but feel firm when you replace 20 year old stocks and struts. A friend of mine used KYB GR2's in his 90 Trans Am. He swapped to some Bilsteins, and it was a night and day difference. Tokico's are supposed to be a little bit more firm than stock. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #6 – January 17, 2008, 10:54:37 AM I have Koni reds for TC's. I have them on a 88TC. I have them adjusted to only 2 turns and the ride is ok and hadled great. I then went to front coilovers with the kitw/springs from MM and tubular lower control arms up front. Ride is a little more frim with the same shock settings. Handles even better. I will be going to coilovers in the back also. However I think I will go with the double actions konis out back and then up front. The coilover set-up is worth every penny. You do have to go to the CC plates with the coilover set-up.Santana Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #7 – January 17, 2008, 03:34:43 PM Eh, I dunno about laying out the cash for coilovers right now, maybe down the road a bit. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #8 – January 17, 2008, 07:40:59 PM I bought the coilover kit but it did not work with my t-bird struts so I had to hit the junk yard and get mustang strut hardware but atleast I got to run the poly mounts very firm ride Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #10 – January 26, 2008, 05:44:49 PM for my cougar i am using lakewood drag struts and shocks and poly-urathane bushings all around. that setup is awesome. shock are 50/50 and struts are 70/30. Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #11 – January 31, 2008, 07:52:17 PM Koni DA's and Griggs Coil overs up front and Koni SA's and Griggs coil overs in the rear.Ran the KYB's and I thought they were junk. Tokico Illuminas or D-Specs would be a great option and not break the bank. Just remember to put some good springs in it as well.Darren Quote Selected
Shocks & struts...who has what Reply #12 – January 31, 2008, 09:09:59 PM Stock for now, want to do coilovers in the future, when I get a k-member. Quote Selected
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