How's This Look (suspension)

[LouisianaZJ]

I drive mostly on (cr@ppy) city roads with LOTS of potholes, bumps. So I need something as good/better than stock for bumps.

Eibach Prokit (~1.5" drop) ~$200
Mach 1 Shocks/Struts (4) ~$180

or would the ford racing B or C springs ride better (I'm looking for 1-1.5" drop)
I heard the Tokico Illuminas were good too but arent they like $500 for all 4? I'm looking to stay under $500 total

 

[inferno9898]

i got the bullitt suspension package from gefracing.com, won't give you the drop you're looking for, but it meets the price range and is just as comfortable as stock, with a little less body roll, etc. Drop was only about .5"-.75" Whole thing was less than $500 shipped, installed in my driveway in a day and a half by myself.

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

i'd recommend the bullitt package myself. the prokit is going to be a stiffer ride considering the front springs will be a progressive 650lbs. As for B or C springs don't get C-springs if you're trying to go for comfort. B springs would be more reasonable since they are progressive up front with rates of 425/430lbs.

Bullitt package $399
FRPP B-springs w/ Mach 1 Tokicos $140+$179=$319

www.summitracing.com (b-springs)

http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ (mach1 tokicos)

 

[inferno9898]

bullitt package includes bigger, lighter sway bars as well

 

[LouisianaZJ]

I heard a few people say the bullit stuff sucked??? but you like yours right?

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

bullitt package includes bigger, lighter sway bars as well

yes it does.

 

[inferno9898]

i've seen one person having problems with the bullitt suspension...don't remember what the problem was, but i've had nothing go wrong. granted it has only been on for about 2k miles, which is relatively short. Other people might have been unsatisfied with it because it is not an aggressive suspension setup like eibach or steeda springs may give.

 

[GinoGT]

Better than stock for bumps? If you're having problem with bumps on STOCK 4x4 suspension, going lower might not be a good idea. They must be some seriously crappy roads......hell, you can practically go rock-crawling with the stock ride height.

 

[DarkHorse02GT]

Are the Tokico Mach 1 Shock and struts worth it if I plan on lowering the car with H&R supersports or Steeda Sport Springs? And would I NEED cc plates?

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

you'll need c/c plates for the H&R supersports or steeda sport springs. With those rate springs i'd get tokicos illuminas or bilstein for struts and shocks. The mach 1 Tokicos are valved for 575-600lbs rate springs.

 

[LouisianaZJ]

Better than stock for bumps? If you're having problem with bumps on STOCK 4x4 suspension, going lower might not be a good idea. They must be some seriously crappy roads......hell, you can practically go rock-crawling with the stock ride height.

yup SERIOUSLY crappy roads
like as in at least 1-2 bumps/holes per block

 

[inferno9898]

the point he's trying to make is that those bumps will only get worse as you lower the car/stiffen the suspension

 

[kurst]

I'd go with the bullit kit. I also live in the wonderful state of Louisiana and feel your pain in the pothole department.

 

[PDubs]

I also recommend the Bullit kit. Great price for the parts you get.

 

[SliverStang]

our state sure does have somt crappy roads..!!

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

our state sure does have somt crappy roads..!!

at least you guys track is below sea level or just a few hundred feet above.

 

[kboy262]

I live in New Olreans and I have the Sportlines on my 98GT with a 1/3 coil cut in the front. There are a lot of crappy roads around here. I just go slow over the bumps or make my finace' drive her car.

 

[KJ Hoppus]

i have sportlines with the Tokico Mach 1 Shock and struts. the ride is very good, i would recomend this setup. i also have control arms and subframes though so that stiffins it up alot. anyway im very happy with the tokicos.

 

[GoBabyVroommm]

I got the sportline drop. Damn my car still looks like its trucking. Its not trucking USA anymore but still truckin. Coil overs coming next 3inchs yeaaaa!!!

If you get sport line you'll be fine. I'm in chicago and its kool. My side exhaust hits sometimes but that is all.

 

[Ryan L]

I got the sportline drop. Damn my car still looks like its trucking. Its not trucking USA anymore but still truckin. Coil overs coming next 3inchs yeaaaa!!!

Seriously? Usually the Sportlines are too low for most people. The Sportlines lowered mine about 2.5".