Shock Question

[AntiRice98]

My shocks on my 98 GT are gone. So if anyone knows some good shocks please let me know. Thanks for your help..

 

[Blinkstang]

You need struts too? If you have the money a set of Bilstein HD's would work well with other suspension mods down the line, if you plan on any. Also, if your looking for a good price at under $260 you cant beat a set of Tokico HP's. I have them on my lowered 2002 GT and have had no problems. Theres plenty of shocks/struts out there, just depends on what you want and what you will use them for. Adjustable/Non-Adjustable? Street/Strip? Etc...

 

[Kilgore Trout]

If you want to replace all four for less than $100 go to AutoZone and get Gabriels like I did. Got 20k miles on them and they are holding up fine.

 

[AntiRice98]

Cool, yea im still desiding wether to get just shocks or to lower my car.. i was planning to adventually lower it, i guess now might be the time..But i really don't want to spend more than 300 cause i just spent 2,500$ on other stuff..

 

[Blinkstang]

If you want to replace all four for less than $100 go to AutoZone and get Gabriels like I did. Got 20k miles on them and they are holding up fine.

Didnt you recently create a thread stating a problem with your Gabriels? Specifically having a 1/4 inch gap, as well as the rubber bushing at the top of the shocks that you said was less effective than the stockers? In which you stated you were probably going to try out Monroes??

Just checking...

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=618390&highlight=Gabriels

Im not saying you havent gotten 20k out of them, but if he is going to lower his car then he is going to need a more performance orientated shock with the proper valving.

 

[tomustang]

Cool, yea im still desiding wether to get just shocks or to lower my car.. i was planning to adventually lower it, i guess now might be the time..But i really don't want to spend more than 300 cause i just spent 2,500$ on other stuff..

fix the problem, dont add to it. get replacements or aftermkt upgrades then springs to lower

 

[tomustang]

Im not saying you havent gotten 20k out of them, but if he is going to lower his car then he is going to need a more performance orientated shock with the proper valving.

for integrity purposes..

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Didnt you recently create a thread stating a problem with your Gabriels? Specifically having a 1/4 inch gap, as well as the rubber bushing at the top of the shocks that you said was less effective than the stockers? In which you stated you were probably going to try out Monroes??

Just checking...

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=618390&highlight=Gabriels

Im not saying you havent gotten 20k out of them, but if he is going to lower his car then he is going to need a more performance orientated shock with the proper valving.

They are the cheapest, I have had some minor fitment issues. Monroe costs twice as much. He did not say anything about lowering when I made my post. Simply offering the cheap option that's all...

 

[Blinkstang]

They are the cheapest, I have had some minor fitment issues. Monroe costs twice as much. He did not say anything about lowering when I made my post. Simply offering the cheap option that's all...

Yeah I understand, just thought you were undercutting my given options. He never specified anything besides shocks, so any shock would be good advice.

 

[AntiRice98]

Yea, im open for all sugestions thanks for your help...

 

[blackfang]

They are the cheapest, I have had some minor fitment issues. Monroe costs twice as much. He did not say anything about lowering when I made my post. Simply offering the cheap option that's all...

The cheap option isnt always the best. Sometimes the cheap option is the most expensive.

I am very happy with my Monroe's as they havent yet created any problems and still affordable.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Has not been for me

 

[blackfang]

Yeah because you instead of getting the right shock that fits. Putting washer in it hoping to make it fit.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

It is too early to argue with you mang....

 

[blackfang]

No one says you have to. You chose to reply to my post and defend your jerry rigged suspension..

 

[Hunter-White]

damn

 

[Mike97gt]

kilgore and blackfang, if you guys want to debate what shocks to get thats fine. But if it starts to turn personal take it to pm's

 

[tomustang]

Yea, im open for all sugestions thanks for your help...

it really depends on what you're going to do to your car. if you want a cheap peformance shock/strut look at KYB, i believe they still have a lifetime warranty on them (they did when i bought them back in '99)

you can find a number of others out there sold at car part stores that off decent ride and price, just research what you're looking into before you purchase

 

[TheSalad]

I went with the stock Mach1 shocks and struts on mine..I actually havent put the struts in yet, but as far as I can tell it has been nice

Cheap, too!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

It is not personal, Blakfang has his opinion I have mine. I respect Blakfang's automotive knowledge never said I didn't. Its all good