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Springs, Struts and Shocks on a Budget!!!!

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Old 07-11-2008, 09:19 PM
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Default Springs, Struts and Shocks on a Budget!!!!

I just got rid of my 2000 3.8 V6 for a 1989 Mustang GT. I'm on a bit of budget I want to replace the springs all around, struts, and shocks. I'm not going to be going to track at all with the car. Just occasionaly seeing what it can do on a back road I have a million mustang mags and I see all the parts in them. As far as springs I want stock height would I notice a difference with a autozone, advance set vs a name brand? Also with the shocks and struts would I notice that big of a difference not going with a Bilstein or other name brand? I'm not looking for bottom of the price list im trying to get in the middle somewhere.
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:38 AM
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Default RE: Springs, Struts and Shocks on a Budget!!!!

if you just want it for driving, keep the stock springs and get some parts store struts/shocks.

I changed to 90/10 struts and 50/50 shocks and the ride was actually better than the stock worn out ones.
usually the springs will not go bad
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Old 07-12-2008, 02:42 PM
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arent they leafs in the back if they're not upgraded anyhow?
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Old 07-12-2008, 03:28 PM
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arent they leafs in the back if they're not upgraded anyhow?
no....the rear also has coil springs.
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