shocks and struts

[xtrm281gt]

this was just a thought, but here goes...

I was wanting to replace the springs/shocks/struts on my car to get a more aggressive appearance and better handling with my GT. However I have a really nice craftsman floor jack that I use to replace my o/r pipe when necessary. The jack clearance seems to be somewhat close even with the factory setup. Has anyone ever had trouble getting the hydralic jack under their car after they lower it about 1 1/2"? Probally a dumb question but one that could impact my decision.

 

[Laser Red GT]

Where did you find Koni's for $550? I have 'C' springs and i need struts too, i'm torn between Bilstein and Koni. I think i'd prefer the adjustability of the Koni's.

 

[TacBear]

this was just a thought, but here goes...

I was wanting to replace the springs/shocks/struts on my car to get a more aggressive appearance and better handling with my GT. However I have a really nice craftsman floor jack that I use to replace my o/r pipe when necessary. The jack clearance seems to be somewhat close even with the factory setup. Has anyone ever had trouble getting the hydralic jack under their car after they lower it about 1 1/2"? Probally a dumb question but one that could impact my decision.

All you have to do is cut a couple of pieces of 2 x 12's about 2 ft. long, back your car onto them and you can get your jack underneath

 

[Laser Red GT]

this was just a thought, but here goes...

I was wanting to replace the springs/shocks/struts on my car to get a more aggressive appearance and better handling with my GT. However I have a really nice craftsman floor jack that I use to replace my o/r pipe when necessary. The jack clearance seems to be somewhat close even with the factory setup. Has anyone ever had trouble getting the hydralic jack under their car after they lower it about 1 1/2"? Probally a dumb question but one that could impact my decision.

I went to Lowes and got some 2x8x120 inch lumber. I cut it (3 feet, 2 feet, 1 foot) lengths then made ramps to drive onto. This way they are not too steep to drive onto and gives enough height to slide the jack under then raise the car normally.

 

[Halcyon_Dolour]

All you have to do is cut a couple of pieces of 2 x 12's about 2 ft. long, back your car onto them and you can get your jack underneath

I have 2 pieces of 1" thick wood that I drive up on.

 

[xtrm281gt]

ahhhh good advice, dunno if I would have been smart enough to think of that trick!

 

[hognutz]

Where did you find Koni's for $550? I have 'C' springs and i need struts too, i'm torn between Bilstein and Koni. I think i'd prefer the adjustability of the Koni's.

A guy has them on ebay. there are two auction right now. bilsteins for $480 shipped koni for $550 shipped. yeah I am torn as well. I think the longevity of the bilsteins may be the deciding factor for me. unless someone can chime in and say the koni's are supposed to have the same lifespan as the bilsteins.

 

[hognutz]

this was just a thought, but here goes...

I was wanting to replace the springs/shocks/struts on my car to get a more aggressive appearance and better handling with my GT. However I have a really nice craftsman floor jack that I use to replace my o/r pipe when necessary. The jack clearance seems to be somewhat close even with the factory setup. Has anyone ever had trouble getting the hydralic jack under their car after they lower it about 1 1/2"? Probally a dumb question but one that could impact my decision.

I know everone thinks I am gay for having 20inch rims but this is why I did it. I hate having a car that is actually "low" I just like it to look low.

 

[281Ponies]

Hi all,

I know this is a strut/shock thread but noticed some of you have springs I am considering and hope I can throw out a quick question here.

I have a 00GT with C-Springs and I just picked up a 02GT that needs springs. What is the difference between the ford racing C and B-Springs, is it just the spring rate in the front and does this cause more settling than with the C-Springs giving more of a raked look or do they both settle to the same ride height?

-Cale

 

[NasaGT]

I have a 00GT with C-Springs and I just picked up a 02GT that needs springs. What is the difference between the ford racing C and B-Springs, is it just the spring rate in the front and does this cause more settling than with the C-Springs giving more of a raked look or do they both settle to the same ride height?

Go here for spring specs: http://www.2kgt.com/_tech.asp?item=16

Anybody have anything like this for shocks/struts?