REDFIRESNAKE

I need your opinion guys. I put Eibach progressive springs on my 96 Cobra along with Steeda caster/camber plates. It looks great now. I don't have that all-terrain ride height and the handling is so much better but there's just one problem.
Whenever I hit even the smallest bump in the road it feels like I'm going to lose my teeth. It is a bone-jarring ride to say the least. Is this the trade-off or are there parts out there that will fix the problem before my car shakes itself apart? :bang:

Sendero

First I would check your rear bumpstop right over the pumpkin. If you can't fit more than two fingers inbetween the bumpstop and axle, then I'd replace it. FYI, I only lowered my Cobra an inch and I rode on the bumpstops most of the time.

But, sounds like your shocks are worn out. (Probably so since its a 96 Cobra)

I'd contact MM ( http://www.maximummotorsports.com ) about their recommendations for a set of shocks. Or you could contact Eibach.

A matched set of shocks to go with your springs will help your ride.

Scothew

I agree with nathan. Its more than likely your bump stop in the back that you are getting the major thud from. I had the same issue with my 96 and i ended up getting a shorter polyurethane one from MM.

I also agree with the new struts. not only will it help with handleing (drastically) it will be designed to keep the higher spring rates in check.

REDFIRESNAKE

THANKS GUYS!

mustangfun101

What they said. I have the same springs and it's nothing but great. I got new shocks for the rear and it corners so much better. The biggest thing, just like you said, no 4x4 height.

Andy Haynes

While your at it go ahead and get a bump steer kit. This will drastically improve your steering. I would go with tokico shocks and struts all the way around. Good quality and fairly reasonably priced.

mustangfun101

Amen, have the Tokico 5 way adjustables in the rear. So nice. I only got them because they were a few bucks more then some regular (nice brand) shocks.

Scothew

Dont worry with the bump steer kit from steeda. If you look, it has a spherical bearing that has no grease points. That is surely to burn up on a street driven daily car. Stick with the stock tie rod ends, get a set of ford racing aluminum offset rack bushings (to help correct steering geometry) and maybe look at the steeda x2 ball joints. All this combined with Tokico 5-way's, Koni Yellows, or Bilsteins would make for an excellent handling car.