mismatched shocks?

[DemonGT]

this summer id like to install some lowering springs..probably the pro kit..but id also like to install new front struts...but iv already replaced the rear shocks with Lakewood 50/50's...should i replace the rears also with whatever brand i get for the front? probably KYB

 

[86bluecobra]

no. there is no need for the brands to match.

 

[srothfuss]

Agreed: Since the damper rates are different between the front and back it won't matter if you have different brands installed front / back.

You would notice issues if you installed non matching components on left / right sides of the car.

 

[Mavrick]

I think you should save up a bit, and spend the extra dough for some better struts!

 

[Strype]

I think you should save up a bit, and spend the extra dough for some better struts!

Hey I'm running Napa in the front and Autozone in the rear!!! Haha

 

[DemonGT]

no need for nice expensive struts...if i leave the back those shocks are pretty cheap...and that car is a street car...my 89 GT has the generic KYB's all the way around and i noticed it rides alot better then my 91 with the lakewoods in the rear and stockers in the front..haha...