GT shocks and struts an upgrade?
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GT shocks and struts an upgrade?
Hey I was looking to (finally) upgrade the suspension on my 6er and am looking at all the products on newtakeoff. I see there is a package that comes with both sways as well as all the shocks and struts off a GT.
I really want the swaybars, I know how much of a difference they can make. But are GT shocks and struts on my car worth the extra cash as an upgrade over my stock parts.
Here's the link to the product: http://www.newtakeoff.com/mustang_gt...2005-2008.aspx
Thanks guys
I really want the swaybars, I know how much of a difference they can make. But are GT shocks and struts on my car worth the extra cash as an upgrade over my stock parts.
Here's the link to the product: http://www.newtakeoff.com/mustang_gt...2005-2008.aspx
Thanks guys
Last edited by staggolee; 07-11-2010 at 11:05 PM.
#2
No reason to purchase that when you get get the GT500 stuff for $175. It's an unbeatable deal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-11...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-11...Q5fAccessories
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I keep looking at this too, only for the ragtop. Has anyone here put this kit on? How much difference does it make over the v-6 set-up? The GT500 suiff also lowers the car, will the alignment need to be adjusted?
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oh cool, thanks for the link, allinon. But twstones is right, what kind of extra work needs to be done if I install the GT500 parts. Also I just saw that it doesn't come with a rear sway bar and instead comes with a strut tower brace, which I don't think will fit my V6
Last edited by staggolee; 07-11-2010 at 12:23 PM.
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I don't think the shocks/struts are changed very much (in terms of compression/rebound) for the GT than the v6, but I do know that the springs for GT's are harder (to compensate for more weight) therefore I would imagine the shocks/struts are slightly changed to handle the different spring type...
I doubt its gonna be a huge difference, other than stiffer handling and harsher ride quality IMO. Might just want to go aftermarket for those, or get those GT500 parts .
As far as I know, the sway bars (gt500 or GT) will fit the v6 no problem, but to add the GT500 shocks/struts you need new upper strut mounts for them...
I doubt its gonna be a huge difference, other than stiffer handling and harsher ride quality IMO. Might just want to go aftermarket for those, or get those GT500 parts .
As far as I know, the sway bars (gt500 or GT) will fit the v6 no problem, but to add the GT500 shocks/struts you need new upper strut mounts for them...
Last edited by aaquib1992; 06-12-2011 at 05:09 PM.
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