Well the title says it all. What are the best shocks for the money? I want performance on a budget. This is my DD and I don't want to dump all kinds of money in it.
Best Shocks for the money?
- Thread starter big blue
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What is the budget? Though they get kinda banged around on the threads, KYB's are hard to beat for the cash IMHO.
But that might be lower than your budget anyhow, so more info will help. Also note if your car is lowered or anything.
Good luck.
But that might be lower than your budget anyhow, so more info will help. Also note if your car is lowered or anything.
Good luck.
Car is stock except for weld in flowmasters. I don't plan on lowering it at all. My budget is minimal. I don't want crap so I am willing to pay for a decent shock that will last. I want a better than stock replacements but not much better. Tokico's are probably out my range and scope.
87, I actually dont know for sure, though I had a vague recollection that Monroe was associated with the stock dampers.
I still think that KYB's are good bang for the buck (they are the price of stock replacements at the parts store).
Tokicos will set you back a decent amount more coin. But remember that suspension feel is almost as bad as 'what exhaust sounds good' in terms of how individualized it is. I have low standards
so KYB's would be my ticket. Other people would rather vomit than run some of the lower-end stuff.
I will say that I got some like-new Tokicos from Shane for the weedhopping 94 and they are wonderful.
Good luck.
I still think that KYB's are good bang for the buck (they are the price of stock replacements at the parts store).
Tokicos will set you back a decent amount more coin. But remember that suspension feel is almost as bad as 'what exhaust sounds good' in terms of how individualized it is. I have low standards
so KYB's would be my ticket. Other people would rather vomit than run some of the lower-end stuff. I will say that I got some like-new Tokicos from Shane for the weedhopping 94 and they are wonderful.
Good luck.
iwashmycar
20+ Year Stangneter 
KYBs for sure are a good deal....I just put the Gr-2 struts on the front and a set of Gas-a-just shocks on the rear. I have no complaints.
KDK1988GT
Founding Member
iwashmycar said:
some as what I have on my car and they work fine... still get pritty good 60 foot times at the track also.. 1.6's...
CarFreakGT
20+ Year Stangneter
HISSIN50 said:
Does anyone feel any differently RE: recommendations if the car is lowered? Like big blue, my 89 GT is stock height. I've considered lowering it (but not much), for a little better handling. Any comments? Thanks in advance.
SmokinSaleen
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I should have provided why I feel this way, I suppose. IMHO the cheaper dampers dont work as well when the car is lowered - the dampers simply dont have much compression or rebound travel to work with. This was the issue on the '94. But with a stock ride height (like my fox almost has), the cheaper dampers have more room to work with. Seems to me that cheaper dampers on dropped cars can feel a little harsher than a more expensive damper.CarFreakGT said:
That is JMHO but it was worth mentioning (to me) as it was a concern when I was shoppin.
Good luck.
PuterAmI
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I'm of the opposite thinking. My 84 is my daily driver. Since I spend so much time in it, I want it comfortable, sporty, fun and safe.big blue said:
Best struts/shocks for the money (IMHO) are Bilstein.
Of course, the spring/strut/shock should be matched as a package (gearheads think h/c/i) or you will find yourself with a harsh ride.
Bilsteins are one of the best non adj shocks out there. I have KYB's and they sucked, but them, I road race. But for the street doing regular stuff, KYB's are a good cheap alternative over stock.
BlackVert
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i am very happy with my strange 10 way adjustables. they were about $250 for the pair.
hard to beat that price for that much adjustability
hard to beat that price for that much adjustability
Michael Yount
Mustang Master
Bilstein - I've gotten to where quite often I pull the factory shocks off the vehicle when it's brand new, and put the Bilstein's on. They're good - and if they're not abused, it's likely they'll hold up for the life of the vehicle. That's where the value comes in - you never buy another set.
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