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What shocks will give me the best bang for the buck? The car is lowered almost 2". These factory struts are completly blown out. Thanks for your input.
 

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I'd go with Bilsteins.
 

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speedfreak98r said:
I'd go with Bilsteins.
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Those are like $600+ right?

Ok...maybe I should have said under $300.
 

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Tokico D-specs... $510 for fully continual adjust...
 

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Barrier said:
Tokico D-specs... $510 for fully continual adjust...
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Darn illiterate rich kids.
 

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Excuse me? Daddy didn't pay for ****, if I even still lived there... Darn low-payed old grouches.
 

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wow guys, good form companionship here....id say non adjustable tokico
 

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You get what you pay for dood.
 

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I paid 299 for Tokico shocks and struts that Ford uses on the Mach 1...

I have Steeda Sport springs that dropped my car about and 1 3/4 inches. Has a good smooth ride.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKI...7QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33590QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 

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kyb agx 8 way adjustables. there is no better "bang for your buck" out there.. i dont see any argument. i paid $330 off ebay for them brand new from a company.. not some lucky bid, and they ride great, plus you can adjust them anyway to ride however you want. cant do that with $600 bilsteins.. i couldnt be happier with them. ..not in any way talking down on bilstiens tho.. its what i have on my big suburban, and theyre great too, but for the stang i wanted adjustment, and like you.. not a huge chunk outta my wallet.
 

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Barrier said:
Excuse me? Daddy didn't pay for ****, if I even still lived there... Darn low-payed old grouches.
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hehe didnt mean for that to come off neg.
Thanks for your input!
 

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steveb24 said:
kyb agx 8 way adjustables. there is no better "bang for your buck" out there.. i dont see any argument. i paid $330 off ebay for them brand new from a company.. not some lucky bid, and they ride great, plus you can adjust them anyway to ride however you want. cant do that with $600 bilsteins.. i couldnt be happier with them. ..not in any way talking down on bilstiens tho.. its what i have on my big suburban, and theyre great too, but for the stang i wanted adjustment, and like you.. not a huge chunk outta my wallet.
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Thanks!
 
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Just remember that old saying "you get what you pay for" applies here.

I've had both non-adjustable Tokicos (oem Bullitt shocks/struts) and now Bilsteins, and there is NO comparison between the two. The Bils have a lifetime warranty also, which no one else offers.

Save your money and do it the right way the first time, whatever you chose. A few hundred more isn't going to kill you and you'll be happier in the long run.
 

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Wheres the best place to purchase the Tokico Illumina 5-ways?

So far it looks like eBay is the cheapest...
 
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Dude

Get the Bilsteins if you only want to buy shocks and struts once.

Get somethine else if you don't mind replacing them again in another few years.

www.stangsuspension.com has the best prices I think.

The fronts are $179.95 each and the rears are $95 each. The whole set should run you about $550.

I am lowering mine this winter and just need to get the struts to complete my setup.
 

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Keep saving for the Bilsteins; especially when you're lowered 2 inches. For the price range of $300, you're looking at Tokico HP's...I could almost swear they are the same crap as the stock ones. Look at my sig.

I've seen Bilsteins on ebay for $520 shipped when I was in the market for them, but ended up buying from Maximum Motorsports though.
 

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svtpower said:
Get the Bilsteins if you only want to buy shocks and struts once.

Get somethine else if you don't mind replacing them again in another few years.

www.stangsuspension.com has the best prices I think.

The fronts are $179.95 each and the rears are $95 each. The whole set should run you about $550.

I am lowering mine this winter and just need to get the struts to complete my setup.
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Man...I'm so close to getting the tokico illuminas...but your saying spend another $100 on the bils. Is there a technical advantage? is there more valving/travel is it adjustable? Are they valaved for a 2" drop? talk to me jonny.
 
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