WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
02-28-2004, 04:41 PM
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WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
can anyone recommend a good replacement shocks for 96 gt not lowered. looking for performace better than stock, but some comfort as well. anyone know brands,prices,places to get. failed inspection for front shocks.going to replace all at once. thanks for any info. 
02-29-2004, 02:00 AM
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RE: WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
eibachs are great... i changed half of my suspension to eibach.... springs, shocks and struts... and sway bars on the way... go with eibach.... especially if ur gonna get springs... get the eibach prokit or sportline and the eibach pro damper kit(shock/struts)... great combo for much better handling
03-11-2004, 01:12 PM
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RE: WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
You should consider replacing the shocks/struts and springs at the same time. This will give big improvement in handling... if you want better handling.
Bilsteins and H&R springs are what I would go with if I was redoing my car. Check out www.maximummotorsports.com for these parts. You can find them elsewhere, but MM knows the right parts to get.
Joe
Bilsteins and H&R springs are what I would go with if I was redoing my car. Check out www.maximummotorsports.com for these parts. You can find them elsewhere, but MM knows the right parts to get.
Joe
03-11-2004, 07:51 PM
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RE: WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
bilstein makes some of the best shocks out there... thats why bilstein... H&R makes very good springs as well... thats why they are a good combo.... i went with Eibach springs and Eibach shocks and struts because they are designed to work in harmony together.... in other words the shocks are exactly fitted and adjusted for the spring rate .... when shocks and springs are designed to go together... thats always good...
03-12-2004, 06:45 PM
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RE: WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
nichristy,
According to the info I've read on MM's website and from numerous testimonials, Bilstein's design of their shocks is very good at compensating for various road conditions. They use a large diameter single tube design that allows smooth operation with high spring rates. MM and others recommend Bilstein's when using 800 lb/in springs and higher.
Koni's are also a highly recommended brand. They offer double adjustable (DA's) units for fine tuning of the compression/rebound and single adjustable for simpler set-up. I'm not sure how to determine the settings, I just know from others' comments.
Bilsteins are install them and forget them, they work in all situations. Koni's and Bilstein's are pricey... expect to pay $400+ for these shocks, but they are worth it.
H&R springs are a good brand due to their reputation and various spring rates available. They offer stock rates up to racing rates all with some lowering effect. I'm not familiar with other brands.
Again, check out the website in my post above for reputable information. I've never read/heard anyone say a bad word about Max Motorsports.
Joe
According to the info I've read on MM's website and from numerous testimonials, Bilstein's design of their shocks is very good at compensating for various road conditions. They use a large diameter single tube design that allows smooth operation with high spring rates. MM and others recommend Bilstein's when using 800 lb/in springs and higher.
Koni's are also a highly recommended brand. They offer double adjustable (DA's) units for fine tuning of the compression/rebound and single adjustable for simpler set-up. I'm not sure how to determine the settings, I just know from others' comments.
Bilsteins are install them and forget them, they work in all situations. Koni's and Bilstein's are pricey... expect to pay $400+ for these shocks, but they are worth it.
H&R springs are a good brand due to their reputation and various spring rates available. They offer stock rates up to racing rates all with some lowering effect. I'm not familiar with other brands.
Again, check out the website in my post above for reputable information. I've never read/heard anyone say a bad word about Max Motorsports.
Joe
03-23-2004, 02:19 AM
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RE: WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
i have BBK 1.5 lowering srings and tokico high performance struts for my '03 gt, had to buy the 84-94....struts b/c of my ride height, the stock one's where to long they kept bottoming out...........to anwser your question Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustible or the Tokico High-performance struts and shocks..............5-way = $114.95-168.95 ea., and high perf. =$54.95-139.95 ea..........you pick..........if you race, definately the adjustible one's if not, the other ............my '03 rides great highly recommend, let me know later..
03-27-2004, 05:02 PM
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RE: WHATS GOOD REPLACMENT FOR STOCK SHOCKS???
For all you Eibach lovers!!!!!!!!! Maybe Im the first I have no clue I BENT an eibach spring!!!!!!! I didnt know it was possible but yeah I did it!!! So Ive got a new set on the way.... I was thinking about it and Im a brodeee queen and I have a tendency to throw the car to the pas side.. and thats the side that bent.. so go figure!!! But just heads up they arent indestructible lol
Mel
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