I wanted to know what a lot of people are running for suspension setups for shocks and springs.
I have seen Koni Yellows pop up a lot. I wanted to know what else is out there that people are commonly running and how they like it.
i have a set of mantapart coilovers and the struts are going. the ride it hard and they clunk like crazy do to no spring tension when lifted in the air (like on a car hoist)
Basically if I am putting another 900+ into shocks and springs, i need something the will be a lil bit softer but corner hard and still have a great dropped look from stock.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
koop
yellows/sportlines if you dont want it dragging on the ground.
yellows/CG coilovers if you dont like wheel gap.
yellows and goldline springs
Sportlines/KYB AGX here.
Rides pretty good, sportlines are really bouncy for the bad roads we have here though. I may go with something a little different, maybe the ProKit or H&R Streets.
Dan Trump
2004 Cavalier LS Sport - Victory Red
1996 Beretta Z26 - Raspberry Metallic
D-specs and sportlines right here not a bad ride and decent handling.
2009 Ford Mustang V6
Goldlines/Yellows=bad IMO. Hated the ride and the way they set. I got the sportlines and i am awaiting the d-specs..
I am going to be doing the Camaro Brake swap in the front and Alero IRS in the back (with custom tubular control arms paired with urethane bushings).
would some of these companies sell them in sets just for fronts and then i can get alero rears?
thanks for all the help
you guys rock
koop
(excuse my profile it hasnt changed since i have been on here lol)
By the way, I think I am pretty set on Eibach Sportlines. Eibach has a great name. the spring gives a 1.8 drop.
i am just deciding on shocks i guess.
Yellow and D Spec seems to be the two i see a lot.
What are the main differences between these two shocks ?
koop
andy kupres wrote:Yellow and D Spec seems to be the two i see a lot. What are the main differences between these two shocks ?
From a practical standpoint, both are highly capable adjustable performance struts that will do the same job, and neither should disappoint. As for specifics, I think the differences boil down to these three points:
1) For the front struts only, Konis are an "insert" that requires a extra bit of effort to cut and re-use the oem perch. D-Specs are a complete replacement.
2) Konis are perhaps slightly better regarded in terms of performance and capability, as well as reliability. Part of this may be that they have been on the market longer, and gained an early reputation as the J-owner's best choice for big drops.
3) Konis cost more.
D-Specs may seem to take second-place, but I don't think they need to been seen as a compromise. I have yet to hear any negative feedback on them, and my own set are doing well.
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KYB AGX's + Eibach Pro Kit
Ride is nice, not very much bounce, cornering is nice as well. All around nice setup in my opinion and being able the struts is cool too.
