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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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Which shocks and struts?

Okay I have a 2014 Mustang GT 5.0 Premium. I will have links to each added wheels and tires and info needed at the bottom of this post. I have 19'' american muscle rims.. 19x10 rear and 19x8.5 front. 285x35x19 Mickey Thompson street comps for the rear and 245s front. just michillens nothing special. A long with putting those on I added a Eibach Pro-Kit Springs - Coupe & Convertible.
Obviously its a lowering kit so my shocks and struts will not be in full affect and are already coiled so my ride is ridiculously rough. I am looking for the best thing to get to make my ride better and handling better. Right now when I hit a bump it feels like my car is going to explode.

Any information you need ask and I will find it. Will also post picture if I can figure out how. All links to items will be below this:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/eibach...-2011gtv6.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/mickey...285-35-19.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-...9x10-0514.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-...9x85-0514.html
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 02:57 PM
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I recommend Koni Yellow adjustable shocks and struts. I'm very happy with mine.
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 03:08 PM
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Yeah there are a ton of konis I was not sure which would be sufficient without breaking the bank im saving for a supercharger
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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I recommend the Koni yellows too, you can adjust the dampening. I got the 05-10 ones for my 14 because I paired it with the GT500 mounts. I have Steeda Sports springs, which are stiffer than the Pros, paired with the Konis they handle pretty well and is gives a comfortable enough ride for a lowered car, even driving through the horrible streets of NYC.
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Do you need adjustable? Unless your car needs to transition from road course or autox warrior to street I think not.

If you're just looking for a nice/firm ride I think Koni Yellow is like swatting at a bug with a baseball bat. And I have Koni Yellows. But my car also does DD and road course duty.

Your 2 most logical options are either Steeda Pro Action OR Koni Orange.

Why spend 2x $$ as much on 4 stiffness settings if even the softest one is stiffer then stock?

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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Do you need adjustable? Unless your car needs to transition from road course or autox warrior to street I think not.

If you're just looking for a nice/firm ride I think Koni Yellow is like swatting at a bug with a baseball bat. And I have Koni Yellows. But my car also does DD and road course duty.

Your 2 most logical options are either Steeda Pro Action OR Koni Orange.

Why spend 2x $$ as much on 4 stiffness settings if even the softest one is stiffer then stock?
My sentiments exactly! Went with the orange Konis on my '06 and I love them. I also have STEEDA suspension parts and they work well together.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Do you need adjustable? Unless your car needs to transition from road course or autox warrior to street I think not.

If you're just looking for a nice/firm ride I think Koni Yellow is like swatting at a bug with a baseball bat. And I have Koni Yellows. But my car also does DD and road course duty.

Your 2 most logical options are either Steeda Pro Action OR Koni Orange.

Why spend 2x $$ as much on 4 stiffness settings if even the softest one is stiffer then stock?
I will mainly be using it as a everyday rider so softness on the road is important. I highly doubt I will be fishtailing in corners and/or taking turns at 100mph. Recommendations on which ones if this changes anything? Also, if I get Koni Yellow or Oranges is that all I get? As in it will work for any car period or are there certain sizes? This is my first ever muscle car so I am slowly learning?
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FireRescue42
I will mainly be using it as a everyday rider so softness on the road is important. I highly doubt I will be fishtailing in corners and/or taking turns at 100mph. Recommendations on which ones if this changes anything? Also, if I get Koni Yellow or Oranges is that all I get? As in it will work for any car period or are there certain sizes? This is my first ever muscle car so I am slowly learning?
Hey, don't get me wrong, I do love my Koni Yellows because the way I use the car. It needs to be well damped and stiff on track weekend, and then i run the full soft every day.

I think for your application you don't need any adjust-ability, which saves you $. So my personal recommendation of Steeda pro-action or koni yellow remains.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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The problem with the oranges is that there seems to be a widespread quality issue with them, where the yellows dont seem to have this problem. Many people, including members here have complained about them squeaking, compression issues out of the box, wearing out quickly, ect. Sure Koni has a very good warranty policy, but getting under the car for the same job gets really old really fast, at least for me.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SplitSecond
The problem with the oranges is that there seems to be a widespread quality issue with them, where the yellows dont seem to have this problem. Many people, including members here have complained about them squeaking, compression issues out of the box, wearing out quickly, ect. Sure Koni has a very good warranty policy, but getting under the car for the same job gets really old really fast, at least for me.
Exactly the reason I went with the Koni yellows.. Also the Koni oranges are made in Mexico, where as the Yellows are still made in Holland..

The yellows also aren't really that expensive if you purchase them when Koni offers their annual 20% off sale..

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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Hey, don't get me wrong, I do love my Koni Yellows because the way I use the car. It needs to be well damped and stiff on track weekend, and then i run the full soft every day.

I think for your application you don't need any adjust-ability, which saves you $. So my personal recommendation of Steeda pro-action or koni yellow remains.
Make sure I am right in with the wheels and Eibach lowering kit I put on the koni yellows will work right and not affect anything?

These are the ones I am looking at:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/koni-s...-kit-1114.html

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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 02:00 PM
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Tokico shocks and struts were a big deal on this site at one time. What ever happened with that?
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FireRescue42
Make sure I am right in with the wheels and Eibach lowering kit I put on the koni yellows will work right and not affect anything?

These are the ones I am looking at:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/koni-s...-kit-1114.html
Then will work fine, but again, why pay $200 more for technology you're not going to use? We already established you don't need adjustability, yes?

One of these would do fine:
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-pro-act...s-555-8405-11/

http://www.steeda.com/koni-mustang-s...279-1114-strt/

Ans yes, they work great for lowered cars.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Then will work fine, but again, why pay $200 more for technology you're not going to use? We already established you don't need adjustability, yes?

One of these would do fine:
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-pro-act...s-555-8405-11/

http://www.steeda.com/koni-mustang-s...279-1114-strt/

Ans yes, they work great for lowered cars.
Ah, yeah sorry I see what your saying now. Thanks I will look into those and determine which will work better for me.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 06:59 PM
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Please remember, if you lower too much you may have camber issues with your tires. Mine wore on the inside and I never knew it until I had to get an inspection.
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Please remember, if you lower too much you may have camber issues with your tires. Mine wore on the inside and I never knew it until I had to get an inspection.
So, after I put on the new shocks and struts I should take it to get aligned they would be able to tell me if I will have issues correct?
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 12:07 AM
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What about the ford racing handling pack?
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 06:35 AM
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What about the ford racing handling pack?
1,500 bucks. I already put Eibach lowering kit on so would be counter productive for me. But sort of wish I would have noticed that before hand a lot of good stuff.
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 08:15 AM
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You should always have the alignment checked after replacing the front struts. The Eibach's may not lower the car enough to need camber plates, but it is cheaper/easier to put them in from the start. If you find out you need them, you have to remove the front struts to put them in.
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EF1
You should always have the alignment checked after replacing the front struts. The Eibach's may not lower the car enough to need camber plates, but it is cheaper/easier to put them in from the start. If you find out you need them, you have to remove the front struts to put them in.
EF1 has a good point. If budget it tight I'd do AT LEAST the GT500 mounts. You can get up to -1.5 deg of camber if you point the arrows facing out of the engine bay.
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