Shocks / Struts ???
 

I have 83K miles. I guess that it's time for new shocks & struts. I only drive it about twice a week. Would like to upgrade a little. I don't want to lower the car as I have to have blocks to get out of the garage now.

What would ya'll recommend?

https://lmr.com/products/94-04-Musta...ts-Spring-Kits

Should I do shocks & struts before alignment or does it matter?






Big Ron :what:

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Im running bilstein hd all around. Do the dampers and then align.

Another Bilstein fan here. As was said, do the suspension work then get the alignment.

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Bils here also. A little expensive but the ride and performance can't be beat.

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Running the Koni Yellow adjustable. Set at the midpoint ride comfort is about stock but cornering drastically improved. In all honestly though if you are just street driving it the KYB will be a good combo. Definitely do the struts before the alignment or you'll be doing it twice.

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Redid shocks/struts and springs last summer
Went Steeda sports and Tokiko Illuminas
Very happy with both...
Twice a week driver here too if weather allows

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Thanks for the input. I'll give the Bilsteins a shot when it warms up a little.

I'll let you know what I think about them.





Big Ron :claus:

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You will not be disappointed. More $ buy waaaaay better.

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Bilsteins all the way around here too.

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Well after being backordered for over 6 months I finally got the Bilsteins HD from LMR today. :santa:


https://lmr.com/item/BIL-24064187-K/...-quad-kit-8704


Hope to get them installed in a couple of weeks. I'll let ya'll know.




Big Ron

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lettuce know


:halloween

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Strange 10 ways front and rear here.

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Hey Big Ron !!!!

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I ran Bilsteins for a few years. Definitely recommend them.

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Why did my adolescent mind find this comment funny?? Too many years at my job... lol

Strange 10 ways front and rear here :hail1: :yes: :smokin:

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[QUOTE=HAEG;1632820]Why did my adolescent mind find this comment funny?? Too many years at my job... lol

Strange 10 ways front and rear here :hail1: :yes: :smokin:[/QUOT

Lol, funny.

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Wow, that is a long time for backorder. I saw Maximum Motorsports was actually marketing (basically on social media) the MM set they make that is very similar to the Bilstein HDs. Post up your thoughts on them when you get them installed.

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I have a set of the MM struts with coil overs and springs, they handle really well, the ride is stiffer than stock for sure. It all depends on the application, the MM's version have extra bracing for the road racing crew and valved for 350-400lb coil over springs.

I have since changed my car to strange coil-overs as my corner carver is going drag racing. :) I need to put them up for sale some day.

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bilsteins if you have the money. if not the Koni STr T's are a good value. if changing the front struts...definitely have it aligned after.

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Sent you a pm early this am.

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replied today... sorry for the wait I have not been online.

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PM back to you.

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I got these https://lmr.com/item/BIL-24064187-K/...-quad-kit-8704 installed today. Rides 100% better. They ride is what I was looking for. You don't realize how bad the originals were when you don't drive it everyday. Rides better than new. Front end alignment was not far off either. Probably my third alignment.

Discount Tire rotated and rebalanced tires also.

Next project is brake rotors and pads along with new brake lines.

Then a "tune up" whatever that means now a days.

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Knew you would like them.

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Hawk hps or stoptech street pads are really good, ive used both. A slotted rotor is a bit of a nuisance from 10-0mph. You can feel the slots as they rotate along. Id lean towards a solid disc if i were to do it again. The stainless lines up front are nice though.

Tune up- air filter, plugs, fuel filter, fluids