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Chard
04-09-2018, 12:36 PM
So took the MM out for a spin to get it moving. i noticed the right rear had a off feeling like Low tire pressure. so i checked and i noticed the right rear shock is blown. So now im in the market for replacement shocks. I would eventually like to go with a coilover set up in the rear to replace the current Coil spring swap the PO did to eliminate the rear bags. So the current options from what i see in the market are:

KYB HD KYB Gas a just SACHS NAAKE QA1

Any other options or feedback on these following suggestions?

also would anyone have the ridetech part number for the rear shocks ?
Lowndex
04-09-2018, 01:08 PM
Rear coilovers will require significant modifications to the rear end. I would put the effort and money toward replacing the rear end with a replacement independent suspension rear end. (http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0802rc-independent-rear-suspension/)
RubberCtyRauder
04-09-2018, 01:53 PM
rear shock mount not built for coilovers, put some Monroe severe duty or qa1 adjustable. kyb's quality has gone down some with reports of leaking shocks within a year
fastblackmerc
04-10-2018, 10:33 AM
Rock Auto Parts has many to choose from.
Gerry24
04-10-2018, 12:46 PM
rear shock mount not built for coilovers, put some Monroe severe duty or qa1 adjustable. kyb's quality has gone down some with reports of leaking shocks within a year



I went with the KYB gas a just to the front and the rear. I got them from RockAuto, I will report back and let you guys know. It was labeled in RockAuto site as increase handling/performance.
Gerry24
04-10-2018, 12:48 PM
Rock Auto Parts has many to choose from.



^^^:agree:^^^
vicateurlilss
05-14-2018, 08:27 AM
Rear coilovers will require significant modifications to the rear end. I would put the effort and money toward replacing the rear end with a replacement independent suspension rear end. (http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0802rc-independent-rear-suspension/)



It requires bracing of the stock upper shock mount, you also loose tire/wheel clearance.

I clear a 275 large enough for my needs open track fun/canyons..

Upr has a weld in adjustable spring perch that works, steeda has a bolt in adjustable spring perch, both of them are meant for the s197 mustang.

As for shocks, fox, sn95, s197 adjustable rear shocks can be used depending upon your desired ride height. Which means qa1, Viking, strange, tokico, koni, etc adjustable shocks can be used.

With minor modifications..




That MEDC guy