Best shocks/struts for lowered 2"+

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Ryan L

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I know the rule of thumb is to get Fox body shocks/struts for slightly lowered Mustangs since they are about .5" shorter, but what about Mustangs that were lowered 2-2.5"?? The stock shocks/struts have deteriorated on my gf's GT 'vert to nothing in the past two years. I want to try to avoid expensive brands like MM, but I will do what it takes.

 

Duke309

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im pretty sure bilstein is regarded as the best for our cars.

 

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Go to the various strut/shock manufacturer's web sites and contact their tech lines. Their the ones that can answer your question best and make the correct recommendations.

 

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I have fox fronts (and my car used to be SLAMMED at the front). They should be fine.

EDIT - oh yeah. KYB AGX. www.mustangtuning.com

 

Rickey_Bobby

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KYB AGX FULL STIFF all the way around to keep you off the bump stops (which you have trimmed 3/4 inch from right?)

Car will handle like **** lowered that far though, not enough suspension travel. And you will get unpredictable snap oversteer if you hit even the smallest bump in a turn.

If you want to be that low, get coilover springs and only drop it if your out showing off, other than that, keep it no more than -1.7"

 

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Nice avatar. Post the full pic!

 

Rickey_Bobby

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sorry, the g/f stays small.
At least im not a total ass and put it up sideways so you would hurt your neck

 

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Bilstien struts and shocks FSM.

 

02FastblackGT

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Bilsteins are deffinetly the best, though they are pretty expensive. However, if you have the money and want the best-possible ride, then I would say Bilsteins. Though I agree that it sounds like the stang is too low, not really sure if Bilsteins would help that much??

 

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I'll look into the KYB AGX since they are adjustable. I had Bilsteins on my old GT and they worked great, but the car wasn't as low as hers is.

 

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2.25" lowered with Bilstein. Going on for almost 3 years, and no issue. great combo