Need Help Finding New Shocks Fast.

[TrueBlue03]

I dont know if this should be in talk or tech but i'l just put it here for now.
--My car is in the shop after being hit by a deer (yes it ran into me. i did not hit it). and i have a bent front left shock so i want to at least get new shocks in front. I need to order them either today or tomorrow but i havent had the time to research the different types and brands.

I have eibach sportlines & pro3i c/c plates. everything else in my suspension is stock right now. I need some help deciding on what kind of shocks to get for the front, and where to buy them and how much they might be. Any repsonses will be gereatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[1fast03pony]

I have 2 koni yellow single adjustable front struts for sale, ill give em to you for a good price, PM me im in NY

 

[hognutz]

tokico
koni
bilstein

are what I considered. I went with bilstein out of reputation.

if you want more of an oe style upgrade look at the mach 1 tokicos or tokico hp's.

great performance I would look more at the bilstiens, tokico illumia, koni end of things.

 

[TrueBlue03]

i dont know much about suspension...struts and shocks...do you buy them together. what do i need for just the front. At the shop, they're telling me that the shock is bent so that means i just need a new shock right? i dont need new struts or do they come together in some cases?

found these on tire rack. would they work for my application...just replacing the shock absorbers? I dont have a clue what Strut Cartridges are...

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...roup=AGX+Adjustable&partNum=734014&perfCode=S

 

[Thundermouse]

On these mustangs:
on the front = struts
in the back = shocks
They both perform the same job (dampen the springs) but they are slightly different.

I think you are saying that your front left strut is bent. You could just buy an OEM replacement for the front left and be done with it (cheapest solution), but since you are already lowered, now is as good a time as any to upgrade your shocks and struts.
You should NOT only upgrade the front left strut. That will cause awful handling and tire wear problems. You can upgrade both struts if you want and not upgrade the shocks, but I strongly advise against that: Mustangs come from the factory setup with pretty bad understeer, and upgrading the struts without upgrading the shocks will make your car have even worse understeer.
I suggest upgrading your shocks and struts. I've never heard of anyone buying suspension parts through tirerack, but a deal is a deal - just make sure the part # is the right one (i.e. check it with manufacturer's guide).
KYB is fine, along with the others that have been mentioned: tokico, bilstein, and koni.
You do not have to buy any other parts... purchasing new struts and shocks will bolt right on to the car.

One other thing to consider: This sounds like a pretty bad wreck! I have seen mustangs get totaled from front end collisions and damage from the impact not coming close to reaching the strut. If your collision did bend the strut, I would take a good eye at every other suspension and steering component on your front end, right and left, to check for damage. For the first few weeks after you finish your repairs, I would frequently check the suspension for anything out of the ordinary.

Good Luck

 

[1fast03pony]

yeah, I have 2 front STRUTS for sale, PM me since i dont think i can give out specific prices on the wrong forums. Theyre koni and theyre good for lowered cars.

 

[TrueBlue03]

On these mustangs:
on the front = struts
in the back = shocks
They both perform the same job (dampen the springs) but they are slightly different.

I think you are saying that your front left strut is bent. You could just buy an OEM replacement for the front left and be done with it (cheapest solution), but since you are already lowered, now is as good a time as any to upgrade your shocks and struts.
You should NOT only upgrade the front left strut. That will cause awful handling and tire wear problems. You can upgrade both struts if you want and not upgrade the shocks, but I strongly advise against that: Mustangs come from the factory setup with pretty bad understeer, and upgrading the struts without upgrading the shocks will make your car have even worse understeer.
I suggest upgrading your shocks and struts. I've never heard of anyone buying suspension parts through tirerack, but a deal is a deal - just make sure the part # is the right one (i.e. check it with manufacturer's guide).
KYB is fine, along with the others that have been mentioned: tokico, bilstein, and koni.
You do not have to buy any other parts... purchasing new struts and shocks will bolt right on to the car.

One other thing to consider: This sounds like a pretty bad wreck! I have seen mustangs get totaled from front end collisions and damage from the impact not coming close to reaching the strut. If your collision did bend the strut, I would take a good eye at every other suspension and steering component on your front end, right and left, to check for damage. For the first few weeks after you finish your repairs, I would frequently check the suspension for anything out of the ordinary.

Good Luck

That's awesome. Thanks for all the info man. I really appreciate it. Exactly what i wanted to know.

 

[TrueBlue03]

yeah, I have 2 front STRUTS for sale, PM me since i dont think i can give out specific prices on the wrong forums. Theyre koni and theyre good for lowered cars.

I think i'm going to go with new parts. thanks anyways though.

 

[2k2fourpointsix]

I think i'm going to go with new parts. thanks anyways though.

try www.shox.com and get some bilsteins you will not regret it.