Strut Question

jonnyspeed · February 10th, 2012, 08:18 PM

My mechanic told me my struts are bad, isnt a strut same as a shock or damper?

The guy before me put in eibachs so idk why its bad, how can he even tell when its on the lift?

What are good replacements for the front struts?

1_nice_03_gt · February 10th, 2012, 08:27 PM

i got kyb's all around, fronts are struts rears are shocks. how many miles on your car and are they your stock struts?

jonnyspeed · February 10th, 2012, 09:27 PM

70kmi and someone before me put eibachs all the way around

1_nice_03_gt · February 10th, 2012, 09:33 PM

eibach struts? does it look like it might be leaking on the strut

95mustangGT/SVT · February 10th, 2012, 09:49 PM

You can blow a shock or strut out at anytime. Just because you got a name brand product on your car doesn't mean it has any life left in it. I would guess that the last guy enjoyed those struts and now you need new ones. Even the cheapest new struts are better than worn out ones.

Nitmare67 · February 10th, 2012, 10:19 PM

I've heard nothing but good reviews from eibach pro dampers. They arent the most aggressive shock but they'll get the car lower, handle better and still ride well. If thats what you want buy new ones. If not then go with some tokicos or something. I had the pleasure of riding in 3 different cars with 3 different shock and spring packages. I liked the eibach package more than the rest by far... but I like a good ride more that eating corners for breakfast.

jonnyspeed · February 11th, 2012, 04:02 PM

he says that the front wheels are leaving the ground when i go over bumps and the struts arent holding the tires down

jonnyspeed · February 11th, 2012, 05:27 PM

also i have eibach springs so wont i have to get a certain size strut? like smaller than stock since its lowered?

Aristeros · February 11th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by jonnyspeed

also i have eibach springs so wont i have to get a certain size strut? like smaller than stock since its lowered?

No, just order an eibach pro front strut(if you can find one) All I can find online is a kit for all 4 corners.

Aristeros · February 11th, 2012, 05:46 PM

Here:

Eibach Pro-Damper Mustang Shock & Struts (94-04 V6, 79-04 V8 excl. IRS cobra) 3514.840 - Free Shipping!

jonnyspeed · February 11th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Tokico HP Series Strut (94-04 Mustang) HB3140 - Free Shipping!

Will two of these work with my eibach springs?

dcook_14 · February 11th, 2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by jonnyspeed

he says that the front wheels are leaving the ground when i go over bumps and the struts arent holding the tires down

I'm not a mechanic but I'm pretty sure it's your spring that holds your tire to the road when going over bumps. I guess if your strut was valved for a really stiff spring and you used it on a soft spring, that would cause the problem you described. If your shock was blown out, then your tire would stay planted to the road but it'd be bouncy

jonnyspeed · February 12th, 2012, 04:22 AM

idk bump on my last question that no one seems to know reps.

jeep45238 · February 12th, 2012, 10:56 AM

Yes, the HP series will work fine.

jonnyspeed · February 13th, 2012, 01:32 AM

yea i dont have any bounce just my mech said theyre bad n he didnt even take it for a ride so idk how he can tell?

jeep45238 · February 13th, 2012, 03:59 AM

If you are questioning your mechanic, maybe it's time to seek a second opinion, and maybe a mechanic you trust.

Jazzer The Cat · February 23rd, 2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by 1_nice_03_gt

"... fronts are struts rears are shocks.. "

I have shocks at all four corners

February 10th, 2012, 08:18 PM	#1
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	Strut Question My mechanic told me my struts are bad, isnt a strut same as a shock or damper? The guy before me put in eibachs so idk why its bad, how can he even tell when its on the lift? What are good replacements for the front struts?

February 10th, 2012, 08:27 PM	#2
1_nice_03_gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 ford mustang gt 13.9 stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 1,473 iTrader: 1 reviews	i got kyb's all around, fronts are struts rears are shocks. how many miles on your car and are they your stock struts? __________________ k&n cai, mangaflows exhaust, summit udp's, 24lb injectors, 78mm bbk plenun, tri-ax s/s, a/c delete,3.73's, aluminum drive shaft, upr upper/lower control arms, solid motor mounts, bbk heades, upr xpipe,bbk cc plates, camber bolts.bama tune

February 10th, 2012, 09:33 PM	#4
1_nice_03_gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 ford mustang gt 13.9 stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 1,473 iTrader: 1 reviews	eibach struts? does it look like it might be leaking on the strut __________________ k&n cai, mangaflows exhaust, summit udp's, 24lb injectors, 78mm bbk plenun, tri-ax s/s, a/c delete,3.73's, aluminum drive shaft, upr upper/lower control arms, solid motor mounts, bbk heades, upr xpipe,bbk cc plates, camber bolts.bama tune

February 10th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#6
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've heard nothing but good reviews from eibach pro dampers. They arent the most aggressive shock but they'll get the car lower, handle better and still ride well. If thats what you want buy new ones. If not then go with some tokicos or something. I had the pleasure of riding in 3 different cars with 3 different shock and spring packages. I liked the eibach package more than the rest by far... but I like a good ride more that eating corners for breakfast. __________________ 99 Mustang GT 446rwhp, Vortech Aftercooled, Killer Chiller @12lbs, HPX, 3.73s, MGW, Battery Relocation, Intercooler Tank Relocated, CF DF clutch, Steeda Quick Release Quadrant, 75mm TB, Ported C&L Plenum, Stock PI Cams Advance 4 degrees, Pro Chamber

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February 10th, 2012, 09:27 PM	#3
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	70kmi and someone before me put eibachs all the way around

February 10th, 2012, 09:49 PM	#5
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can blow a shock or strut out at anytime. Just because you got a name brand product on your car doesn't mean it has any life left in it. I would guess that the last guy enjoyed those struts and now you need new ones. Even the cheapest new struts are better than worn out ones.

February 11th, 2012, 04:02 PM	#7
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	he says that the front wheels are leaving the ground when i go over bumps and the struts arent holding the tires down

February 11th, 2012, 05:27 PM	#8
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	also i have eibach springs so wont i have to get a certain size strut? like smaller than stock since its lowered?

February 11th, 2012, 05:46 PM	#10
Aristeros Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 127 iTrader: 1 reviews	Here: Eibach Pro-Damper Mustang Shock & Struts (94-04 V6, 79-04 V8 excl. IRS cobra) 3514.840 - Free Shipping!

February 11th, 2012, 06:29 PM	#11
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tokico HP Series Strut (94-04 Mustang) HB3140 - Free Shipping! Will two of these work with my eibach springs?

February 12th, 2012, 04:22 AM	#13
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	idk bump on my last question that no one seems to know reps.

February 12th, 2012, 10:56 AM	#14
jeep45238 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, the HP series will work fine.

February 13th, 2012, 01:32 AM	#15
jonnyspeed Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 568 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i dont have any bounce just my mech said theyre bad n he didnt even take it for a ride so idk how he can tell?

February 13th, 2012, 03:59 AM	#16
jeep45238 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you are questioning your mechanic, maybe it's time to seek a second opinion, and maybe a mechanic you trust.

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