Rather unusual tech question here.

ujslost · August 27th, 2008, 09:13 PM

Most guys want to know what they need for drag. I am usually that guy.

But I have come to a realization that its going to be a while before I can buy up everything I have on my wish list so in the mean time. I want the best possible ride on the street for my 90 hatch lx.

So the question I have is. What would be the best strut/shock combo out there for the best "RIDE QUALITY".

I want my car to ride and handle like new or better again.
Right now I have stock struts and shocks, just about worn out. Stock uppers and megabite jrs lower. Front is entirely stock 4cyl stuff. But I have a 5.0 carbed engine in it now.

nolife · August 27th, 2008, 09:24 PM

I put some Monroe Sensatrac struts and shocks on my stock 91 Mustang back in the mid 90's. They are still on there and working good. It handled a little better and a little smoother then the stock ones. I only replaced the stock ones because one shock and one strut was bad. I would not have bothered if the stock ones weren't bad. They didn't cost a lot. I don't think they will help you much at the track for weight transfer though

BWAL · August 27th, 2008, 09:27 PM

dude just cut your springs.. the guy i bought my '90 LX from cut the springs, and i love the way it rides.. it feels like i'm jumping on a trampoline while i drive... I LOVE TRAMPOLINES!

notched306 · August 27th, 2008, 09:36 PM

x2 for the sensatrac stuff,if you want to lower your car and have a really good ride then get the ford racing C-springs.they are not that stiff but will handle very well when needed

AdderMk2 · August 27th, 2008, 10:36 PM

Do yourself a favor, and do your suspension right the firs time.

Before I can recommend a list of parts to you, I need to know EXACTLY what you want to do with the car. Is this a street only car, are you trying to stay lightly modified, are you trying to build a drag car... give more info, and I can help you out!

ujslost · August 27th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I never said I want to lower or drag the car. I am doing the opposite.

I want top notch ride quality on the street. With out putting it on air bags.
Daily driven car. That might occasionaly go to the track just for fun. Not building a hot rod here.

I want it to ride like a newer car, thats what I am saying.
I get in my 97 gt and Im like damn this thing rides so much better than the fox does.
My wife doesnt even want to drive my fox! One reason is cause it rides like a fox!

blue90lx · August 28th, 2008, 02:59 AM

Get the same shit that's on my vert man! Handles like a new car bro. If you're looking to spend that much though!

dr.gonzo! · August 28th, 2008, 10:17 AM

I went with H&R lowering springs tockico shocks and new upper and lower control arms. I have subframes wating to be put on. even with out the subframe connections, I can show the average ass riding ricer how horrible a mustang can handle

95StangMX · August 28th, 2008, 11:35 AM

sorry bro but you are talking about a fox...these cars never rode that great from the day they were new....you arent gonna be able to do much to get it riding like a cadillac but maybe change the shocks/struts

dr.gonzo! · August 28th, 2008, 12:04 PM

they are a lot better than the 60's mustang and a cadillac never handled great at all. its like driving a boat with soft suspension. Also get a performance alignment to correct the factory understeer

thatdavidkid · August 28th, 2008, 12:31 PM

what you have now sounds great, 4 cylinder springs are softer than the v8's, throw a set of tokicos on there and you'll be good to go... that's exactly what my set up is... (minus the tokicos for the time being...)

blue90lx · August 29th, 2008, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by 95StangMX

sorry bro but you are talking about a fox...these cars never rode that great from the day they were new....you arent gonna be able to do much to get it riding like a cadillac but maybe change the shocks/struts

That's not completely true man, my 86 vert handles like a new car. Its lowered 2" and has adjustable shocks/struts on it. everything else is pretty much stock. Here's a pic of it

BWAL · August 29th, 2008, 03:31 AM

that '86 looks sweet, blue. tell me more about that setup

blue90lx · August 29th, 2008, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by BWAL09

that '86 looks sweet, blue. tell me more about that setup

Check out my sig and click on the link it tells a good bit about it man

August 27th, 2008, 09:13 PM	#1
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Rather unusual tech question here. Most guys want to know what they need for drag. I am usually that guy. But I have come to a realization that its going to be a while before I can buy up everything I have on my wish list so in the mean time. I want the best possible ride on the street for my 90 hatch lx. So the question I have is. What would be the best strut/shock combo out there for the best "RIDE QUALITY". I want my car to ride and handle like new or better again. Right now I have stock struts and shocks, just about worn out. Stock uppers and megabite jrs lower. Front is entirely stock 4cyl stuff. But I have a 5.0 carbed engine in it now. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 27th, 2008, 09:24 PM	#2
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put some Monroe Sensatrac struts and shocks on my stock 91 Mustang back in the mid 90's. They are still on there and working good. It handled a little better and a little smoother then the stock ones. I only replaced the stock ones because one shock and one strut was bad. I would not have bothered if the stock ones weren't bad. They didn't cost a lot. I don't think they will help you much at the track for weight transfer though __________________ Last edited by nolife; August 27th, 2008 at 09:28 PM.

August 27th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#3
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,658 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	dude just cut your springs.. the guy i bought my '90 LX from cut the springs, and i love the way it rides.. it feels like i'm jumping on a trampoline while i drive... I LOVE TRAMPOLINES! __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

August 27th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#4
notched306 Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tucson,az Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	x2 for the sensatrac stuff,if you want to lower your car and have a really good ride then get the ford racing C-springs.they are not that stiff but will handle very well when needed __________________ my car runs on corn bitches Joey

August 27th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#5
AdderMk2 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: al-Ahhmadi, Kuwait Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do yourself a favor, and do your suspension right the firs time. Before I can recommend a list of parts to you, I need to know EXACTLY what you want to do with the car. Is this a street only car, are you trying to stay lightly modified, are you trying to build a drag car... give more info, and I can help you out! __________________ [URL="http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2148862880.html"]1994 Cobra For Sale[/URL] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [QUOTE=Timm10221]Its only a 10 inch Tach that sits right in the center of the dash with LED lights and a Spinner bezel that has dimonds and gold plating.. And when you hit 4500 plus is sounds off (AAHHH SHITT) :cool:[/QUOTE]

August 27th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#6
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I never said I want to lower or drag the car. I am doing the opposite. I want top notch ride quality on the street. With out putting it on air bags. Daily driven car. That might occasionaly go to the track just for fun. Not building a hot rod here. I want it to ride like a newer car, thats what I am saying. I get in my 97 gt and Im like damn this thing rides so much better than the fox does. My wife doesnt even want to drive my fox! One reason is cause it rides like a fox! __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 28th, 2008, 02:59 AM	#7
blue90lx Regular 90 lx hatch 12.83@105 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albertville, Alabama Posts: 157 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get the same shit that's on my vert man! Handles like a new car bro. If you're looking to spend that much though! __________________ to many parts and money to be so slow

August 28th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#9
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry bro but you are talking about a fox...these cars never rode that great from the day they were new....you arent gonna be able to do much to get it riding like a cadillac but maybe change the shocks/struts

August 28th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#11
thatdavidkid Regular 91 mustang lx coupe way too slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denton Tx Posts: 147 iTrader: 0 reviews	what you have now sounds great, 4 cylinder springs are softer than the v8's, throw a set of tokicos on there and you'll be good to go... that's exactly what my set up is... (minus the tokicos for the time being...)

August 29th, 2008, 03:31 AM	#13
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,658 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	that '86 looks sweet, blue. tell me more about that setup __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

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