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TWR3

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mine are stock on the 86, and are in desperate need of change, need to know some opinions on what i should go with and what kinda difference ill see, i have like 200 to spend on it all together what do you guys recommend?
 

Flavadave4

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The KYB shocks and struts are a nice stock replacment, maybe not the best on the market but like I said...are an affordable upgrade.
 

TWR3

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thanks, thats what the guy at advance told me too
 
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jmd2914

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+1 ....for around 200 kyb is probably your best bet
 

TWR3

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cool thanks guys
 

Ozz

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I'd personally save more to get a higher-end product, but if that's not an option to you then ignore me
 

Turkey Sammich

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mansonozz said:
I'd personally save more to get a higher-end product, but if that's not an option to you then ignore me
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I was thinking the same thing, I just didn't want to be a dick.
 

25thmustang

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I think I'm going with some Strange Adjustables on mine! KYBs were tempting, but spending a little more to get more is worth it to me.
 

87ttopstang

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I have Tokico Blue's. Ride is great. They are fairly inexpensive as well.
 
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I'd take Tokico Blues over KYBs...
 
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25thmustang said:
I think I'm going with some Strange Adjustables on mine! KYBs were tempting, but spending a little more to get more is worth it to me.
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I've got a pair of Strange Adjustables waiting to go in when I do my upcoming rearend project. Man if they perform as good as they look they should kick some serious ass.
 

Ozz

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Turkey Sammich said:
I was thinking the same thing, I just didn't want to be a dick.
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Hey wait a minute...





If it's true, it's true!

basic KYB's quickly, or Bilsteins or the top of the line KYB's a month or few later. Easy choice there.
 

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I love my Strange adjustables, but they are only for 87+.
 

sweat90lx

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i changed my rear shocks, put monroes($30 @ napa)
i am a tightwad
 
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fastfox86 said:
I've got a pair of Strange Adjustables waiting to go in when I do my upcoming rearend project. Man if they perform as good as they look they should kick some serious ass.
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Scratch that. I think I went with the QA1 12 way adjustables. It's been a while since I've looked in the box. They are niiice shocks though.
 
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Fett said:
I love my Strange adjustables, but they are only for 87+.
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They Make em for 86's as well and I think they are only about 70 bucks each. A great shock at a great price.
 

ryan218

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i have quads froma new mustang on mine..they work fine...no wheel hop what so ever.
 
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I'm going to have 2 brand new Strange adjustable struts and 2 Strange used rear adjustable shocks(1500 miles) for sale very shortly if anyone is interested. PM me.
 
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