Quality Suspension?

[Thatonestang]

Thank you all for your feedback, I truly appreciate it any other ideas on getting a firm suspension where its comfortable as an everyday. Once again it's not like I'm racing my car or taking it to the track. I just need some solid replacements that keeps the car comfortable. My shopping list is above. I'm trying to keep the cost at least less than 2k but I'm willing to increase it a tad.

 

[07 Boss]

So basically you suggest to keep stock springs and to not lower my car if I want something comfortable?

Whenever you lower it, the springs will require a stiffer spring rate. So if you want to keep it feeling the same I wouldn't change the springs.

 

[DARINLYNE]

If you are going to do all that, make sure to get the new strut mounts too.

I’ve used Eibach springs on a bunch of things, always been a good choice in my experience.

I have rubbing issue there is an Eibach pro kit 1" lowering springs on the car I just purchased and rear of car is very bouncy I have no issues bouncing rear of car with my hands. I replaced the shocks with Koni shocks and still have same issue, I purchased BMR springs and it was worse. So out the Eibach back in. Is there a more stiff spring out there.

 

[DARINLYNE]

Whenever you lower it, the springs will require a stiffer spring rate. So if you want to keep it feeling the same I wouldn't change the springs.

I put bmr springs in mine and still have rubbing what is a more stiffer spring I can buy.

 

[StockishS197]

I have rubbing issue there is an Eibach pro kit 1" lowering springs on the car I just purchased and rear of car is very bouncy I have no issues bouncing rear of car with my hands. I replaced the shocks with Koni shocks and still have same issue, I purchased BMR springs and it was worse. So out the Eibach back in. Is there a more stiff spring out there.

I have Eibach Pro Kits and Koni Oranges on mine and don’t have what you describe.

If your car is bouncing, it’s more than likely an issue with the shock vs the spring.

Did you pump the shock before installing? I believe Koni specifically states to push the strut in and out multiple times to ensure the shock is pumped up. I had to do this several times before the shock actually damped properly.

 

[DARINLYNE]

No I did

I have Eibach Pro Kits and Koni Oranges on mine and don’t have what you describe.

If your car is bouncing, it’s more than likely an issue with the shock vs the spring.

Did you pump the shock before installing? I believe Koni specifically states to push the strut in and out multiple times to ensure the shock is pumped up. I had to do this several times before the shock actually damped properly.

I have no idea I had Ford install them so probably not

 

[DARINLYNE]

No I did

No I did not pump the shocks

 

[DieHarder]

No I did

I have no idea I had Ford install them so probably not

I've never had to pump a shock in my life. Most these days are pressurized gas. If it's not controlling compression and rebound they're toast or something else is wrong with your suspension.

If you want a good handling package which is also comfortable look at some Bilstein B-6's. If you also want to lower it add a set of Roush springs (about 1/2 to 1" drop). In my experience this is the best setup available for the street at a reasonable price point unless you're willing to drop $2500 or more on a set of fully adjustable struts/shocks which most of us don't need (unless you're tracking the car).

Like all things it's your money. Research and choose well grasshopper.

 

[Midlife Crises]

The adjustable Tokico D spec shocks and struts have not been available for the Mustang for several years. Also note, if you have them they are 1” shorter than stock length so you get a 1” drop regardless of your spring choice. They work very well with Steeda Competition springs and Strano Sport adjustable sway bars.

 

[JC SSP]

I had Tokicos on my 06’ GT convertible with GT500 springs. Handled and had very nice ride. They are for sale since my 06’ got totaled several years ago.