Shocks and springs on 84 svo

[nrayome]

I have an 84 SVO and need to replace the shocks and springs. Will any shocks and springs designed for 79-up mustangs work? I know the rear suspension is all the same as any other mustang 79-up. Is the front going to be a problem though, do I have to get svo specific or can I get away without? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanx

 

[svoman2300]

I have an 84 SVO and need to replace the shocks and springs. Will any shocks and springs designed for 79-up mustangs work? I know the rear suspension is all the same as any other mustang 79-up. Is the front going to be a problem though, do I have to get svo specific or can I get away without? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanx

You have to use SVO specific struts up front. I know the cost is going to be great but I would suggest going with Konis or Tokicos.

 

[Anlushac11]

Werent Koni's original equipment on SVO's?

And does he have to retain the Onionhead strut mounts?

 

[Geedubya]

you could get your koni rebuilt about half the price of new ones or u could do what i did, i used kyb for a 84 lincoln. they are a little longer but work fine. or you could get mustang struts but then you would need 4-1/4" spacerplates, 1 on each side of the spindel.

 

[bhuff30]

Can't you get the Koni's rebuilt? Remember, they are adjustable. You could try setting them on firmest, and driving a little longer.
Also, if you got CC plates, I am pretty sure you can run any 87-93 5.0 fox body strut.

 

[nrayome]

Thanks for the help guys. I think I'm just going to shell out the money and get new koni's up front, not sure what out back and eibach springs all the way around.