Best shocks
02-26-2007, 11:26 AM
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Best shocks
I went to e-shocks to start looking around. I can get a set of Bilstein BTS shocks for $752.05, however that does not include the axle wraps. I can also get Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks for $716.30 for a set of 6 shocks/struts (including axle wraps).
Are these the best shocks for the money? Should I go with these, or should I go with another shocks manufacturer?
Thank you!
Are these the best shocks for the money? Should I go with these, or should I go with another shocks manufacturer?
Thank you!
02-26-2007, 02:09 PM
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RE: Best shocks
You must have lots of ca$h to pay that for just shocks/struts.
Bilsteins are good and there are other good brands out there.
You need to tell people what your plans are for the car before anyone can give advice on the set up. Is it a DD? You taking it to the track? You commute on the highway a lot?
Are you changing control arms and putting in subframe connectors? Is the car dropped?
Give some info.
Bilsteins are good and there are other good brands out there.
You need to tell people what your plans are for the car before anyone can give advice on the set up. Is it a DD? You taking it to the track? You commute on the highway a lot?
Are you changing control arms and putting in subframe connectors? Is the car dropped?
Give some info.
02-26-2007, 02:17 PM
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RE: Best shocks
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You must have lots of ca$h to pay that for just shocks/struts.
Bilsteins are good and there are other good brands out there.
You need to tell people what your plans are for the car before anyone can give advice on the set up. Is it a DD? You taking it to the track? You commute on the highway a lot?
Are you changing control arms and putting in subframe connectors? Is the car dropped?
Give some info.
You must have lots of ca$h to pay that for just shocks/struts.
Bilsteins are good and there are other good brands out there.
You need to tell people what your plans are for the car before anyone can give advice on the set up. Is it a DD? You taking it to the track? You commute on the highway a lot?
Are you changing control arms and putting in subframe connectors? Is the car dropped?
Give some info.
This is my DD for mostly highway driving. I dont have a lot of money on me, I just want a better ride than my aging motorcraft shocks that have been on this car since birth (from what I know anyway - have 100k now). The car is still stock height and I may have plans to lower it some, but not a whole lot - maybe a 1 or so..if that.
Thank you for the help!
02-26-2007, 02:22 PM
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RE: Best shocks
My drop is around 1.5 and I got KYB GR2's on mine. You can also get KYB AGX's but they are adjustable and I don't think you will need those if you are not going to the track.
Try ebay and you can get a set for real cheap or try stang suspension they are a sponsor.
Try ebay and you can get a set for real cheap or try stang suspension they are a sponsor.
02-26-2007, 02:44 PM
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RE: Best shocks
Thats a raping for shocks. Just the shocks alone for 700 plus ?!?!?!
http://modularpowerhouse.com/product...eacda0ac5a9e8c
http://modularpowerhouse.com/product...eacda0ac5a9e8c
These are what I have, they are fully adjustable strange units. I just got them on and really love em.
Put them in yourself, its pretty easy.
http://modularpowerhouse.com/product...eacda0ac5a9e8c
http://modularpowerhouse.com/product...eacda0ac5a9e8c
These are what I have, they are fully adjustable strange units. I just got them on and really love em.
Put them in yourself, its pretty easy.