Shocks and Struts?

chris1 · November 27th, 2007, 07:43 PM

At what time is it suitable to go ahead and replace factory shocks and struts? are the factory shocks and struts any good to get again? or should i go with some pep boys "big" brand (bilstein) or autozone "big" brand (gabriel)? im not looking to spend a large amount of change on this but i would like recommendations as to which would suffice a DD and last long and keep a good ride quality!

HessiaN257 · November 27th, 2007, 08:21 PM

Stocks aren't half bad since they are Monroe sensatracs. But I would look into other brands away from stock if you are in the market.

00vabchgt · November 27th, 2007, 08:29 PM

the stock strut on Mach 1's are tokico's, just like on the Bullitt. i have those tokico's on my car and they're great for the price. they're non-adjustable. it really all depends on what your plans are for the car.

HessiaN257 · November 27th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Oh ya, forgot he had a mach :|

mattstang · November 27th, 2007, 09:28 PM

i love bilsteins but theyre pricier than most

00vabchgt · November 27th, 2007, 09:37 PM

they're pricier, but you get what you pay for. there's a reason bilstein's were OEM on the termie's...

mattstang · November 27th, 2007, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by 00vabchgt

they're pricier, but you get what you pay for. there's a reason bilstein's were OEM on the termie's...

and my z71

chris1 · November 27th, 2007, 09:47 PM

so you guys stating i should get what came stock on the termies? or go with just a little more high end? i dont plan on racing this car ever..i just want a reliable monster..

Badasstang281 · November 27th, 2007, 11:20 PM

i plane on doing the kyb agx sport adjustable shocks. one of my friend has them and loves them but thats me

mattstang · November 27th, 2007, 11:28 PM

never really understood the mainstream of adjustable shocks. how many people adjust them after they're on?

Badasstang281 · November 27th, 2007, 11:31 PM

My friend from street to strip soft on the street and stiff on the track

SWEET2KSTANG · November 27th, 2007, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by chris1

so you guys stating i should get what came stock on the termies? or go with just a little more high end? i dont plan on racing this car ever..i just want a reliable monster..

the termi's are irs and i am not 100% on it they will work. the fronts will, but not sure on the rear. like stated above, the bilsteins are high $$$. finding a set for cheap will be tough. you can get tokico's, or kyb agx's cheaper.

SWEET2KSTANG · November 27th, 2007, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by mattstang

never really understood the mainstream of adjustable shocks. how many people adjust them after they're on?

external adjustable dials. not that hard to adjust, but the rears will be covered by the trunk trim.

SWEET2KSTANG · November 27th, 2007, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Badasstang281

My friend from street to strip soft on the street and stiff on the track

its the other way around. firm is for handling, and will take a lot of abuse of daily driving. on the track, you want the car to weight transfer. the rears will need to be soft. the fronts will need to be stiffer to get the front to hold the weight to the back. but all of the settings are a trial and error thing for all people to get it exactly the way they want.

mattstang · November 27th, 2007, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

external adjustable dials. not that hard to adjust, but the rears will be covered by the trunk trim.

yea i know theyre not hard but i never hear anybody or see anybody actually mess with them...

kinda like my bike. its adjustable but i set it once and never had a problem since. and even the adjustments arent major

mattstang · November 27th, 2007, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

its the other way around. firm is for handling, and will take a lot of abuse of daily driving. on the track, you want the car to weight transfer. the rears will need to be soft. the fronts will need to be stiffer to get the front to hold the weight to the back. but all of the settings are a trial and error thing for all people to get it exactly the way they want.

+1
was gonna say something but to each his own. seems to start an argument every time i disagree with somebody.

SWEET2KSTANG · November 27th, 2007, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by mattstang

+1
was gonna say something but to each his own. seems to start an argument every time i disagree with somebody.

i agree too, but misinformation is the worse thing. i can stand back on some topics and watch, but if it is early i will chime in and state my 2 cents. i am not the type to argue, but i wont stand back and let wrong info get passed around.

chris1 · November 28th, 2007, 12:17 PM

so tockico's can be found at any regular auto store?

weems · November 28th, 2007, 03:31 PM

i have kyb ajustables and i ajust mine all the time. (from street to strip of course)

chris1 · November 28th, 2007, 04:45 PM

I doubt i'd ever need adjustables...

November 27th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#1
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shocks and Struts? At what time is it suitable to go ahead and replace factory shocks and struts? are the factory shocks and struts any good to get again? or should i go with some pep boys "big" brand (bilstein) or autozone "big" brand (gabriel)? im not looking to spend a large amount of change on this but i would like recommendations as to which would suffice a DD and last long and keep a good ride quality! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

November 27th, 2007, 08:21 PM	#2
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stocks aren't half bad since they are Monroe sensatracs. But I would look into other brands away from stock if you are in the market. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

November 27th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#4
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh ya, forgot he had a mach :\| __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

November 27th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#5
mattstang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,762 iTrader: 1 reviews	i love bilsteins but theyre pricier than most __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #3

November 27th, 2007, 09:47 PM	#8
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	so you guys stating i should get what came stock on the termies? or go with just a little more high end? i dont plan on racing this car ever..i just want a reliable monster.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

November 27th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#9
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November 27th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#10
mattstang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,762 iTrader: 1 reviews	never really understood the mainstream of adjustable shocks. how many people adjust them after they're on? __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #3

November 27th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#11
Badasstang281 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 385 iTrader: 0 reviews	My friend from street to strip soft on the street and stiff on the track __________________ BBK cai P&P 75mmtb P&P plenum BASSANI exhaust MAC x-pipe NO CAT"S ACCEL direct fire coils NGK iridium spark plugs lX7 Eibach pro-kit springs

November 28th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#18
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	so tockico's can be found at any regular auto store? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

November 28th, 2007, 03:31 PM	#19
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,050 iTrader: 3 reviews	i have kyb ajustables and i ajust mine all the time. (from street to strip of course)

November 28th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#20
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	I doubt i'd ever need adjustables... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

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