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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Default Doetsch Tech Adjustable Shocks

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/pr...at=2136&page=1

Anyone hear of these? Look like a great alternative to Gas-a-justs and the ever pricey Edlebrocks.
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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oh wow! looks like a good deal to me, never heard of em though
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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I had Doetsch Tech shocks on my lifted Jeep probably 9 years ago. They are a pretty well known shock at least in the offroad arena. I know nothing of their performance in this application, but they are indeed a legit player.
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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I have been wondering how shocks like this actually work, could someon please explain?
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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+1 On what Joe said.

Looks like these will go in the stang then.
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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had them on a pre runner chevy, nice shock
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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I have actually been looking today at shock options and would prefer some adjustables. My rear KYB shocks do not provide enough resistance on the recovery so when I hit a bump the rear tries to buck. Bounced my head of the roof liner the other day going 65. I am very uneducated in 90/10 80/20 70/30 50/50 and what all that means or what is desirable in a performance car. At what setting would you run these at for a radical street/strip car?
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I have no idea. I was hoping someone could tell us.

I do want to be able to adjust them though.
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Urban, I'd think you'd want some Konis on your rig.

The adjustable ratios are jounce/rebound settings for the shocks. For a drag car you want a lot of weight transfer, so you want the jounce to be low but the rebound to be higher to keep the tires on the ground.
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