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An alignment wouldn't correct this issue. The only way to eliminate the noise is to replace the struts.
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so you think strut replacement ? does this typically happen to mustang struts? or could it be cause the car is lowered ?
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motorcraft for $90 or monroe sensatrac for $60 ?
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Lowering the car in a sense makes it worse. Hold old are your struts now?
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i just bought this car on monday... they seem original equipment
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Because your car is lowered with sportlines I would go with a strut that is made for use with lowered cars. Motorcraft and Monroe are meant for stock applications and have different jounce and rebound specs. An aftermarket strut for lowering springs would improve your ride quality as well. I bet it's kinda bouncy now? Hey?
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its not really that bad actually... if i hit a bump though you'll feel it .. not like its bottoming out but a hard but cushioned bounce
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it rides way better than i expected when he told me it was lowered and i have been in lowered mustangs and yes it was very bouncy...
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*they were bouncy
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what struts for the front and shocks for the back do you recommend ?
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Your car is 12 yrs old with OE struts. I'd say replace them with a proper strut now. At the same time replace your rear shocks, they're probably OE as well. Go with a Bilstein or similar.
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okay if i replace them and the problem is still there ... any ideas just in case ?
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You take a look around, give me your Yr, make, model and I'll see what I come up with. Whether it be FRPP's or Eibach's. Something will work.
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Everytime I've heard of this noise with your symptoms (pop.pop.pop...pop.pop) 98% has been the struts. It is hard to fully diagnose an issue over the web though.
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1997 Mustang Cobra ... i found bilsteins on summitracing for 209 each ! ouch ! they are "heavy duty"
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yeah... well thats good to hear that its 98% most likely the struts lol
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Look around some more. You may find something cheaper elsewhere. I'll search the web as well to see what I find.
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thanks i appreciate it... i have one more quick question that i dont mean to get you in depth on .... if my transmission seems too noisy/clunky could i be low on fluid or need a fluid change ? i dont mean to change the thread just figured i would ask you cuz you seem very knowledgeable... i g2g for a min but ill be back to check up. thanks for your help
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