Which shocks/struts for H&R SS springs

MD5150 · February 17th, 2008, 06:07 PM

I've decided to go with the H&R Super Sport springs and am wondering which shock and strut package would be a good match for these springs.

I don't race the car professionaly. It's simply my daily driver, but I do drive it fairly aggressively doing the occasional stop light burnout and taking freeway on/off ramps at max speeds.

Anyone know which package would be good fit for these springs and conditions?

Thanks.

Mike
2001 GT

00vabchgt · February 17th, 2008, 06:09 PM

tokico makes pretty good stuff, as does KYB. neither of the two will break the piggy bank and will be fine for a DD...
i'm running non-adjustable Tokico's on my DD...

RC02GT · February 17th, 2008, 09:51 PM

are they absolutely necessary to get? I no itll make it that much better but what if your just looking for a lower look, will ride quality be horrible without them, or can the stock s/s not work with a 1.75" drop.

mbmconstruction00 · February 17th, 2008, 10:07 PM

depending on how many miles are already on the stockers it will depend on how much longer they will last, but will definately wear out a lot quicker with the lowering springs...I put my H&R SS springs on at about 30,000 and they lasted me till about 40,000 before they were totally destroyed...I just installed some KYB adjustables, and I got the ones made for 87-93 fox bodies since they are shorter in length and are better for lowered cars since they wont have to sag as much....They ride great and handling has improved a lot and I havnt even put them on a hard setting yet....So if you are going to replace them definately get some adjustables that are of good quality otherwise they will not handle the lowered ride height and wear out quickly

01BlkGT · February 18th, 2008, 01:44 AM

how much did you drop ur car ?

mbmconstruction00 · February 18th, 2008, 10:10 AM

the new struts? they didnt actually lower my car any more its just easier on the shock if its shorter so it doesnt have to sag as much

February 17th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#1
MD5150 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which shocks/struts for H&R SS springs I've decided to go with the H&R Super Sport springs and am wondering which shock and strut package would be a good match for these springs. I don't race the car professionaly. It's simply my daily driver, but I do drive it fairly aggressively doing the occasional stop light burnout and taking freeway on/off ramps at max speeds. Anyone know which package would be good fit for these springs and conditions? Thanks. Mike 2001 GT Last edited by MD5150; February 17th, 2008 at 06:13 PM.

February 17th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#3
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	are they absolutely necessary to get? I no itll make it that much better but what if your just looking for a lower look, will ride quality be horrible without them, or can the stock s/s not work with a 1.75" drop. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

February 17th, 2008, 10:07 PM	#4
mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	depending on how many miles are already on the stockers it will depend on how much longer they will last, but will definately wear out a lot quicker with the lowering springs...I put my H&R SS springs on at about 30,000 and they lasted me till about 40,000 before they were totally destroyed...I just installed some KYB adjustables, and I got the ones made for 87-93 fox bodies since they are shorter in length and are better for lowered cars since they wont have to sag as much....They ride great and handling has improved a lot and I havnt even put them on a hard setting yet....So if you are going to replace them definately get some adjustables that are of good quality otherwise they will not handle the lowered ride height and wear out quickly __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer

February 18th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#6
mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	the new struts? they didnt actually lower my car any more its just easier on the shock if its shorter so it doesnt have to sag as much __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer

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