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Old 02-13-2015, 09:51 PM
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Default Mixed brand Shocks & Struts?

Currently have Eibach pro kit springs and steeda panhard bar and steeda LCA's

Looking to add an adjustable rear UCA, and Steeda bump steer / ball joint kit


I know Bilstein (monotube) is a good brand for shocks and struts from American Muscle, however I kind of wanted something adjustable in the back (QA1) (Twin tube)...
Also going to add the GT500 strut mounts whatever I pick

The car is not a daily driver and the ultimate goal is to hook n book when I drive it... but still want a decent ride quality

Can you mix up shocks / struts ? Say Bilstein monotube struts and twintube qa1 shocks ??

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Old 02-16-2015, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 06stangGT
Currently have Eibach pro kit springs and steeda panhard bar and steeda LCA's

Looking to add an adjustable rear UCA, and Steeda bump steer / ball joint kit


I know Bilstein (monotube) is a good brand for shocks and struts from American Muscle, however I kind of wanted something adjustable in the back (QA1) (Twin tube)...
Also going to add the GT500 strut mounts whatever I pick

The car is not a daily driver and the ultimate goal is to hook n book when I drive it... but still want a decent ride quality

Can you mix up shocks / struts ? Say Bilstein monotube struts and twintube qa1 shocks ??

Thanks
Hey 06,

You should not have a problem mixing shocks and struts as long as the pair matches side to side.

A weekend warrior having a different strut then shock should not be a problem just make sure you get it aligned properly!

How much power is your 3V putting down?

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Old 04-26-2015, 02:23 PM
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It is aligned properly right now. After the Pro kit install I also added those camber bolts. It is JUST in spec... I figured those GT500 mounts would either help or replace those camber bolts....
Not quite sure how much power to be honest with you.

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