V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Default Bad shocks

My rear shocks have recently lost the ability to hold up when i am diving with more ppl than just me. im looking for a replacement what is my best bet that wont kill me money wise?
Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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Tokico blue shocks and struts can be gotten for under 300$ iirc
Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Well stock replacements might be easier done yourself, the dealership will try and rip you off. But the blues are a little upgrade from the stockers and will run just under $300 for all 4 if I remember correctly. I think I got mine for $240ish.
Old Dec 11, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Shocks don't sag, springs do, and isloators go out. You need to check your shocks first. It's simple to do, look at them, if there is any fluid leaking, they are bad. The next thing is to go to the corners of the car, give one solid push downward on each corner, the car should go down, come up, and stop, any more bouncing than that, and the shocks are blown.
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