Which is the best suspension?

mangogirl205 · December 23rd, 2011, 12:14 AM

Planning on doing my cars suspension but there are several brands of shocks and struts,so I was wondering which one is the best to get.

1.Eibach Pro-Damper Kit -I prefer these
2.Tokico High Performance Shocks and Struts
3.Bilstein

*I am not lowering the car*too many risks.

I know some people prefer the Tokico because it is affordable but not the best. Then the Bilstein costs alot more but are better built. I have heard of Eibach and actually want to get those out of the three.

What do you guys think?

Oh,and do I HAVE to change my stock springs? And is there anything else I might need to complete my install?

2001 V6
120k miles
convertible(don't know if it matters)

Thanks alot

Forgot to ask: By doing this install and NOT changing my springs,will this make my car look raised? Because I read that sometimes people experince this. I don't want that happening.

iPAPKE · December 23rd, 2011, 12:49 AM

Just buy a set of lower springs if youre going to be doing the shocks\struts. From what I've heard, Eibach are a good brand.

Reaper_88 · December 23rd, 2011, 01:01 AM

Bilstein>eibach>tokico blues for shocks, what risks do you mean? Lowering is probably one of the best visual mods you can do

Macunicorn · December 23rd, 2011, 01:03 AM

Bilstein and Konis are the best for shocks. I ran Tokico's one time and they failed.

mangogirl205 · December 23rd, 2011, 01:06 AM

I really don't want to lower the car. I want to try and keep the ride close to stock and just change the shocks and struts only..but with a good brand such as Eibach.

So I can say...I have an aftermarket suspension...lol

mangogirl205 · December 23rd, 2011, 01:11 AM

I know lowering will look HOT! Trust me...I think my car would be badAss lowered..and Iv'e even thought about it.It's just that I don't want it scraping. *sighs* I want it lowered but I don't...I can't decide.

OKAY..which spring can I get to go with the Eibach Pro kit that has the least amount of lowering?

Here's what I want to get:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/eibach-shocks-7904v8.html

xtreme 2 · December 23rd, 2011, 01:16 AM

If you are just changing the shocks, your ride height will not change. What risks are you worried about in lowering the car? can't really see what bumper you are running, but there are plenty of springs that will give you that performance feel without actually lowering your car.

Are things just starting to wear out or are you wanting to race?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 23rd, 2011, 01:45 AM

scraping just means you did it right....

xtreme 2 · December 23rd, 2011, 05:33 PM

The ford racing c springs or the eibach pro kit would be ideal.

goren813 · December 25th, 2011, 12:55 PM

I run Pro Kit springs and love it, Tokico 'Blue' Shocks n struts no issues whatso ever, good stock replacements.

I don't see a point in spending money on adjustable or high performance combo. if you won't be changing anything else in the suspension. A close to factory replacement will be fine.

Green_6er · December 25th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER!

scraping just means you did it right....

can i put this in my sig?

Macunicorn · December 25th, 2011, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER!

scraping just means you did it right....

It will effect the bumpsteer and camber angles to much when you excessively lower it to much not to mention you will lose ground clearance with your exhaust.

xtreme 2 · December 25th, 2011, 11:20 PM

alignments with camber bolts fix the camber issue.

Stang6899 · December 26th, 2011, 01:07 AM

Is that a stage 2 roush front bumper? If so thats what my brother has on his car. He has H&R supersports on his car and does not scrape. Just to play it safe you could get a spring that doesnt lower it as much. Id suggest the eibach pro kit.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 26th, 2011, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by Macunicorn

It will effect the bumpsteer and camber angles to much when you excessively lower it to much not to mention you will lose ground clearance with your exhaust.

lol i've ripped an exhaust off before...how did i fix issue....i put on a new exhaust the next day and started taking bumps at angles....

xtreme 2 · December 27th, 2011, 09:30 AM

^^ true that! ripped my side pipes off coming off a lift. Next day nixxed the side pipes, put on dumps, and just started being more careful. Suspension is still the same.

mangogirl205 · February 1st, 2012, 03:47 PM

"I run Pro Kit springs and love it, Tokico 'Blue' Shocks n struts"

That setup sounds good,anything else I might need?

I do not want to race my car. I just want to replace my shocks and struts because they are rusted and one of the shocks is dented to where it looks like it would inhibit some motion. I DO however want an aftermarket suspension just so I can say "I have an aftermarket suspension"..lol. I know they have never been replaced and their is a little over 120k on the car. Might as well get something good.

Just a good aftermarket suspension that is close to stock.*I don't want my fender well gap bigger*

So it's either:

Eibach shocks & struts with stock/C-springs

or

Tokico shocks & struts with Eibach springs

or

Monroe shocks & struts with Eibach springs

xtreme 2 · February 1st, 2012, 03:53 PM

Tokico and Eibach is my vote.

btw, any pics of you with the car? Just for comparison...

03stanggg · February 1st, 2012, 04:17 PM

I'm a firm believer of installing CC plates on any suspension drop. Though You might be fine without them(other members should be able to chime in). I installed my suspension before getting the CCplates and i regretted not buy it all at the same time. Had to get two alignments and twice the amount of time to take everything apart and put it back together...

Just some food for thought...

I run the bilstein shocks/struts and Steeda competition springs. The springs lowered my car 1.2" but i also installed ball joints which lowered it another .5ish. I rarely have scraping issues (I must have done something wrong).

mangogirl205 · February 1st, 2012, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by xtreme 2

Tokico and Eibach is my vote.

btw, any pics of you with the car? Just for comparison...

lol,sure..just gotta find a pic.

And to everyone, thanks for all your input. I love how everyone is always willing to help and give advice.

December 23rd, 2011, 12:14 AM	#1
mangogirl205 Regular 2001 V6 Mustang Vert. Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which is the best suspension? Planning on doing my cars suspension but there are several brands of shocks and struts,so I was wondering which one is the best to get. 1.Eibach Pro-Damper Kit -I prefer these 2.Tokico High Performance Shocks and Struts 3.Bilstein I am not lowering the cartoo many risks. I know some people prefer the Tokico because it is affordable but not the best. Then the Bilstein costs alot more but are better built. I have heard of Eibach and actually want to get those out of the three. What do you guys think? Oh,and do I HAVE to change my stock springs? And is there anything else I might need to complete my install? 2001 V6 120k miles convertible(don't know if it matters) Thanks alot Forgot to ask: By doing this install and NOT changing my springs,will this make my car look raised? Because I read that sometimes people experince this. I don't want that happening. __________________ BBK CAI,K&N FILTER,MAGNAFLOW TRUE DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM MID PIPES,TB SPACER,MSD IGNITION,MSD 9MM WIRES,17x10 TSW RIMS,FALKEN TIRES 245/FRONT/255 REAR,MAC HEADERS,3.73 GEARS & T-LOK(need to install) 10000K HIDS,CF SPOILER & VISUAL GOODIES

December 23rd, 2011, 01:03 AM	#4
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,221 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bilstein and Konis are the best for shocks. I ran Tokico's one time and they failed. __________________ Sig by Tricep

December 23rd, 2011, 01:06 AM	#5
mangogirl205 Regular 2001 V6 Mustang Vert. Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really don't want to lower the car. I want to try and keep the ride close to stock and just change the shocks and struts only..but with a good brand such as Eibach. So I can say...I have an aftermarket suspension...lol __________________ BBK CAI,K&N FILTER,MAGNAFLOW TRUE DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM MID PIPES,TB SPACER,MSD IGNITION,MSD 9MM WIRES,17x10 TSW RIMS,FALKEN TIRES 245/FRONT/255 REAR,MAC HEADERS,3.73 GEARS & T-LOK(need to install) 10000K HIDS,CF SPOILER & VISUAL GOODIES

December 23rd, 2011, 01:11 AM	#6
mangogirl205 Regular 2001 V6 Mustang Vert. Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know lowering will look HOT! Trust me...I think my car would be badAss lowered..and Iv'e even thought about it.It's just that I don't want it scraping. sighs I want it lowered but I don't...I can't decide. OKAY..which spring can I get to go with the Eibach Pro kit that has the least amount of lowering? Here's what I want to get: http://www.americanmuscle.com/eibach-shocks-7904v8.html __________________ BBK CAI,K&N FILTER,MAGNAFLOW TRUE DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM MID PIPES,TB SPACER,MSD IGNITION,MSD 9MM WIRES,17x10 TSW RIMS,FALKEN TIRES 245/FRONT/255 REAR,MAC HEADERS,3.73 GEARS & T-LOK(need to install) 10000K HIDS,CF SPOILER & VISUAL GOODIES

December 23rd, 2011, 01:16 AM	#7
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you are just changing the shocks, your ride height will not change. What risks are you worried about in lowering the car? can't really see what bumper you are running, but there are plenty of springs that will give you that performance feel without actually lowering your car. Are things just starting to wear out or are you wanting to race? __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 23rd, 2011, 12:49 AM	#2
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just buy a set of lower springs if youre going to be doing the shocks\struts. From what I've heard, Eibach are a good brand.

December 23rd, 2011, 01:01 AM	#3
Reaper_88 [{4114 K-73}] 2000 Mustang V6 Manual Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	Bilstein>eibach>tokico blues for shocks, what risks do you mean? Lowering is probably one of the best visual mods you can do

December 23rd, 2011, 01:45 AM	#8
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	scraping just means you did it right....

December 23rd, 2011, 05:33 PM	#9
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	The ford racing c springs or the eibach pro kit would be ideal. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 25th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#10
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run Pro Kit springs and love it, Tokico 'Blue' Shocks n struts no issues whatso ever, good stock replacements. I don't see a point in spending money on adjustable or high performance combo. if you won't be changing anything else in the suspension. A close to factory replacement will be fine. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 25th, 2011, 11:20 PM	#13
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	alignments with camber bolts fix the camber issue. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 26th, 2011, 01:07 AM	#14
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	Is that a stage 2 roush front bumper? If so thats what my brother has on his car. He has H&R supersports on his car and does not scrape. Just to play it safe you could get a spring that doesnt lower it as much. Id suggest the eibach pro kit. __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

December 27th, 2011, 09:30 AM	#16
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ true that! ripped my side pipes off coming off a lift. Next day nixxed the side pipes, put on dumps, and just started being more careful. Suspension is still the same. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

February 1st, 2012, 03:47 PM	#17
mangogirl205 Regular 2001 V6 Mustang Vert. Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 reviews	"I run Pro Kit springs and love it, Tokico 'Blue' Shocks n struts" That setup sounds good,anything else I might need? I do not want to race my car. I just want to replace my shocks and struts because they are rusted and one of the shocks is dented to where it looks like it would inhibit some motion. I DO however want an aftermarket suspension just so I can say "I have an aftermarket suspension"..lol. I know they have never been replaced and their is a little over 120k on the car. Might as well get something good. Just a good aftermarket suspension that is close to stock.I don't want my fender well gap bigger So it's either: Eibach shocks & struts with stock/C-springs or Tokico shocks & struts with Eibach springs or Monroe shocks & struts with Eibach springs __________________ BBK CAI,K&N FILTER,MAGNAFLOW TRUE DUAL EXHAUST,CUSTOM MID PIPES,TB SPACER,MSD IGNITION,MSD 9MM WIRES,17x10 TSW RIMS,FALKEN TIRES 245/FRONT/255 REAR,MAC HEADERS,3.73 GEARS & T-LOK(need to install) 10000K HIDS,CF SPOILER & VISUAL GOODIES

February 1st, 2012, 03:53 PM	#18
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tokico and Eibach is my vote. btw, any pics of you with the car? Just for comparison... __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

February 1st, 2012, 04:17 PM	#19
03stanggg Enthusiast 2003 v6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 529 iTrader: 2 reviews	I'm a firm believer of installing CC plates on any suspension drop. Though You might be fine without them(other members should be able to chime in). I installed my suspension before getting the CCplates and i regretted not buy it all at the same time. Had to get two alignments and twice the amount of time to take everything apart and put it back together... Just some food for thought... I run the bilstein shocks/struts and Steeda competition springs. The springs lowered my car 1.2" but i also installed ball joints which lowered it another .5ish. I rarely have scraping issues (I must have done something wrong). __________________

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