What struts and shocks to get with eibach pro-kit???

[PSCBrenden]

I just ordered the eibach pro-kit and i want to know what struts and shocks i should get?

 

[Bulldog6Z6]

Ive heard that the mach 1 shocks and struts work great with the pro kit. cheap too, thats what I am about to buy for my car

 

[70stangcoupe]

Doesn't Tokico make the Mach1s?

 

[kennym01]

Doesn't Tokico make the Mach1s?

Yes, I'm running the mach 1 tokicos with my pro kit as well and they're a good match.

 

[Rocketman]

I've got Tokico HP's with my Pro-Kit. I really like the ride quality and the handling.

 

[PSCBrenden]

Just checked out ebay guys and the Mach1 schock and struts seems to be the way to go. thanks

 

[BABstangV6]

I have the HP's on my V6 does anyone know if they make them different for the V6 and the V8? I mean spring rate

 

[01LaserRedCobra]

I have the bilstein HD's on my 01 cobra and like them alot with my eibach pro kit. great handling... Just stay away from the QA1's they suck... my struts blew and a terrible ride!!

 

[Brisk281GT]

You can go with the eibach ones. I have them on my car. Check my signature. I think they give it a great look and the ride height it nice.

 

[CottonBurnerz]

If you like comfort more than anything.. get adjustable ones like tokicos illumnas or strange adjustibles

 

[hexum311]

Are the Mach 1 shocks any better or worse than the Eibach ones? Seems like the Eibach springs with Eibach shocks would work the best since they are made for one another. Am I wrong? I know the Eibachs are more $$$

 

[01GT eibach]

If you like comfort more than anything.. get adjustable ones like tokicos illumnas or strange adjustibles

Yeah, gotta agree. For every day driving, I have Tokico Illuminas set on "1" (soft). The car still rides more firm than stock and takes corners extremely well, but it is a VERY comfortable daily driver. I had Bilsteins for over a year, but they ... for me ... made riding on bad roads a bit tedious (keep in mind that I also have aftermarket arms, too). The Illuminas offer a nice balance between handling and comfort, with the added benefit of easily adjusting to a more firm setting when required.

Regarding your choice for the Mach 1 shocks/ struts, that is likely a damn good choice. I drove a Mach 1 two weeks ago, and the ride quality and handling was quite good. My car rides a little lower and stiffer than a Mach 1, but not by very much.

 

[70stangcoupe]

Will mach1 shocks and struts fit 96-98 GTs?

 

[boby]

Whats the main difference between the Tokico HP's and Mach 1 shocks/ struts? Is it worth the extra money to go with the tokico's? Also for people with the pro-kit are c/c plates really necessary? I know it would be better to get them but would you be ok without them if you just got an alignment, because I'm on a pretty tight budget.

 

[Brisk281GT]

Whats the main difference between the Tokico HP's and Mach 1 shocks/ struts? Is it worth the extra money to go with the tokico's? Also for people with the pro-kit are c/c plates really necessary? I know it would be better to get them but would you be ok without them if you just got an alignment, because I'm on a pretty tight budget.

I had to buy c/c plates for mine. I have heard that for a 1.5in drop they aren't needed but I think mine got lowered more with all the other stuff I have on it. I think the struts and shocks eibach gave me are a bit shorter than stock. When I took my car in to get it alligned they could not get the camber correct without c/c plates.

 

[btolenti]

Whats the main difference between the Tokico HP's and Mach 1 shocks/ struts? Is it worth the extra money to go with the tokico's? Also for people with the pro-kit are c/c plates really necessary? I know it would be better to get them but would you be ok without them if you just got an alignment, because I'm on a pretty tight budget.

Only difference is the valving, from what I hear.

I have the pro-kit and did not need the CC plates, but there are some on here that have needed them. I got them anyway when I changed to the Mach 1 shocks.....

 

[01GT eibach]

Whats the main difference between the Tokico HP's and Mach 1 shocks/ struts? Is it worth the extra money to go with the tokico's? Also for people with the pro-kit are c/c plates really necessary? I know it would be better to get them but would you be ok without them if you just got an alignment, because I'm on a pretty tight budget.

Brisk281GT's post above is the first that I have ever heard of someone needing cc plates with Pro Kit. This is an exception ... with 99.9999% likelihood, you will not need cc plates.

 

[huesmann]

Will mach1 shocks and struts fit 96-98 GTs?

Yeah, inquiring minds wanna know.