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Old 2/28/11, 09:44 PM
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Hey guys... Was wondering what shocks you all would recommend for my car... I have Steeda Sport Springs on there now...

And also what should I expect as a reasonable install price..

Thanks!
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Why change?
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Originally Posted by GRAYPNY
Why change?
I have springs... not shocks
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I'm going with the Koni STR.T, seems to be one of the more popular sets for primarily street use. They aren't adjustable like the Koni yellows. They are a good manufacturer and they seem to be pretty popular on these forums.
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and they are on sale right now at Sam Strano. I went with the sport springs with the srtt shocks/struts and I am very happy with it.
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I bought my Orange Koni's (non adjustable) from Sam Strano. No more high speed float but the ride is just a little more firm, which i like.
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There's a lot of good info here: https://themustangsource.com/f800/wh...matter-486829/
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I'm a retard, I can't read

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Yellows work nice as well
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anyone know a good price for install... my buddy said he would do it for 160 and i was like dude you and your wife are in my wedding comeon now
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Originally Posted by chrissy0022
anyone know a good price for install... my buddy said he would do it for 160 and i was like dude you and your wife are in my wedding comeon now
That's a fair price.

Anything around $200 is a decent deal.
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Is it nececessary to get an alignment after install? I think $160 a fair price, I was quoted $400 at one place...then again, you said buddy, right? what happened to showing up with a 12 pack and you help drink half of 'em?

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Originally Posted by grabberorange1
Is it nececessary to get an alignment after install? I think $160 a fair price, I was quoted $400 at one place...then again, you said buddy, right? what happened to showing up with a 12 pack and you help drink half of 'em?
I would say anytime you mess with suspension an alignment would be in order
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Originally Posted by grabberorange1
Is it nececessary to get an alignment after install? I think $160 a fair price, I was quoted $400 at one place...then again, you said buddy, right? what happened to showing up with a 12 pack and you help drink half of 'em?
it's absolutely necessary for alignment.

Also, chrissy, ask your friend if he'll do it for a case of beer if you help. It's not a hard mod to do.

One thing though, if you plan on using aftermarket shocks/struts on a 2011, you have to use the FRPP strut mounts. (best price I found when I was shopping for mine was late model restoration for about $100)
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Originally Posted by FastRedPonyCar
One thing though, if you plan on using aftermarket shocks/struts on a 2011, you have to use the FRPP strut mounts. (best price I found when I was shopping for mine was late model restoration for about $100)
Got mine from CJ Pony Parts. Listed at $94.95 though I'm almost certain I got them for $85 a couple weeks back. Free shipping as well.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-raci...011/p/M18183C/
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Thank you guys! Yeah gonna ask my next door neighbor he loves working on cars and he loves beer.... pretty sure i can pursade him
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camber may need a little adjusting but the rest should be ok. At least mine was.
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