Lowering springs on Monroes

rabihgt · September 25th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Hi there,

I just changed my stock ford shocks to new Monroes sensatrac. I was wondering if i can put on them ford racing springs to lower the car.
I know that usualy ppl put performance shocks to go with their springs like the like of Tokiko Eibach (set) etc...

And how do you rate the Sensatracs? Iknow they are not high performance shocks but they are way better than stock.

Regards

HessiaN257 · September 25th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Aren't monroe sensatracs stock on the GTs? I don't know what car you have.

someone correct me if im wrong.

rabihgt · September 26th, 2007, 06:23 AM

I have a 02 GT.

I dought the stock ones were Monroes. I think they are ford made shocks. Unless Monroe OEM to Ford without any logos on the shocks.

Regards

HessiaN257 · September 26th, 2007, 02:29 PM

I bought my car used, and the previous owner never anything about any modified suspension. My struts say Monroe Sensatrac

So idk.

02StangGToWNEr · September 26th, 2007, 03:41 PM

Mine are Monroe Sensatrac also. Oh and my rear wheels are on backwards, because I just realized that the rotation arrow is pointing the wrong way. Anyone know if it's bad to leave them like that???

HessiaN257 · September 26th, 2007, 03:44 PM

I'd switch them. The tread is facing the wrong way.

02StangGToWNEr · September 26th, 2007, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by HessiaN257

I'd switch them. The tread is facing the wrong way.

Does it make much of a difference though??? Or will it make them wear faster???

HessiaN257 · September 26th, 2007, 04:58 PM

I'd image a quicker wear on them. And traction in the rain will most likely decline.

02StangGToWNEr · September 26th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by HessiaN257

I'd image a quicker wear on them. And traction in the rain will most likely decline.

If I switch them though, the tread on the tires will different because on one tire it will be going >>>>, and the other side will be going <<<<<. So I think AM might have mounted the tires wrong or something. I think thats why I put them on the car wrong.

HessiaN257 · September 26th, 2007, 05:33 PM

I would contact AM then.

02StangGToWNEr · September 26th, 2007, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by HessiaN257

I would contact AM then.

I would, but they won't come to my house, and I can't afford to be without a car right now, so I wouldn't be able to send them back.

beheivjer · September 27th, 2007, 11:50 AM

monroe makes the shocks and struts for the oe manufactures. they in my opinion are some of the best shocke/struts on the market. I actually prefer them over the kyb that was on my car and if i remember correctly the specs are better for them for heat and discharge.

rabihgt · October 2nd, 2007, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by beheivjer

monroe makes the shocks and struts for the oe manufactures. they in my opinion are some of the best shocke/struts on the market. I actually prefer them over the kyb that was on my car and if i remember correctly the specs are better for them for heat and discharge.

Interesting indeed. Yeah i researched monroes and yes the do make oem for ford...Basicaly its the same as the Sensatrak.

So adding some racing springs to them isnt a bad idea after all.

Regards

beheivjer · October 2nd, 2007, 11:05 PM

thats the way most major manufactures are with supplying oe makers. My warehouse supplies the ford dealers in the area and we send all sorts of parts to them

89bluecoupe · October 4th, 2007, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by 02StangGToWNEr

Mine are Monroe Sensatrac also. Oh and my rear wheels are on backwards, because I just realized that the rotation arrow is pointing the wrong way. Anyone know if it's bad to leave them like that???

a lot of people do that for better traction at the track, they will ware faster that way thou.

02StangGToWNEr · October 4th, 2007, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by 89bluecoupe

Originally Posted by 02StangGToWNEr

Mine are Monroe Sensatrac also. Oh and my rear wheels are on backwards, because I just realized that the rotation arrow is pointing the wrong way. Anyone know if it's bad to leave them like that???

a lot of people do that for better traction at the track, they will ware faster that way thou.

The wear problem don't matter to me, because I barely drive my car more than 50 miles a week.

beheivjer · October 7th, 2007, 12:32 AM

they are designed to give more grip while braking when going forwards (when ran in the "right" direction). But in trials your tires usually slip when there are forces pulling you backwards (ie hopping up a steep hill) or when accelerating, so the forces work also backwards

September 25th, 2007, 07:00 PM	#1
rabihgt Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lowering springs on Monroes Hi there, I just changed my stock ford shocks to new Monroes sensatrac. I was wondering if i can put on them ford racing springs to lower the car. I know that usualy ppl put performance shocks to go with their springs like the like of Tokiko Eibach (set) etc... And how do you rate the Sensatracs? Iknow they are not high performance shocks but they are way better than stock. Regards

September 25th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#2
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	Aren't monroe sensatracs stock on the GTs? I don't know what car you have. someone correct me if im wrong. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

September 26th, 2007, 02:29 PM	#4
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought my car used, and the previous owner never anything about any modified suspension. My struts say Monroe Sensatrac So idk. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

September 26th, 2007, 03:44 PM	#6
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd switch them. The tread is facing the wrong way. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

September 26th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#8
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd image a quicker wear on them. And traction in the rain will most likely decline. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

September 26th, 2007, 06:23 AM	#3
rabihgt Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 02 GT. I dought the stock ones were Monroes. I think they are ford made shocks. Unless Monroe OEM to Ford without any logos on the shocks. Regards

September 26th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#5
02StangGToWNEr Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine are Monroe Sensatrac also. Oh and my rear wheels are on backwards, because I just realized that the rotation arrow is pointing the wrong way. Anyone know if it's bad to leave them like that???

September 26th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#10
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would contact AM then. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

September 27th, 2007, 11:50 AM	#12
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	monroe makes the shocks and struts for the oe manufactures. they in my opinion are some of the best shocke/struts on the market. I actually prefer them over the kyb that was on my car and if i remember correctly the specs are better for them for heat and discharge. __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

October 2nd, 2007, 11:05 PM	#14
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats the way most major manufactures are with supplying oe makers. My warehouse supplies the ford dealers in the area and we send all sorts of parts to them __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

October 7th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#17
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	they are designed to give more grip while braking when going forwards (when ran in the "right" direction). But in trials your tires usually slip when there are forces pulling you backwards (ie hopping up a steep hill) or when accelerating, so the forces work also backwards __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

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