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[Shotimes] springs and struts

To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] springs and struts
From: <james_ebersold@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:00:57 -0500 (CDT)
Hello List...

I have a 1994 SHO with about 125,000 miles.  I have broken a rear spring and in 
general my suspension has softened.  I definitely need to replace the rear 
spring and of course will do the pair and by extension the entire rear as set.  
I was initially inclined to replace the springs with the Eibach spring set as 
the price is reasonable.  I am undecided what struts should be used.  I really 
don't have the budget for something like the Koni struts and was looking at the 
KYB GR2 strut.  I have been searching information about this combination and 
have seen older posting on the net that this was a bad combination due to 
insufficient damping in the KYB strut.  I have seen that shonutperfomance.com 
has an Ford SHO specific front strut and a generic taurus rear but would those 
really be something to consider for an SHO with Eibach strings.  I haven't had 
a big issue with the front of the car yet wallowing around but I have to 
replace my front wheel bearing soon so I figured I would !
 go for it all.  I suppose I could just buy the two rear Koni's and leave the 
front struts alone for now.

I would also like to know when replacing strings/struts what other parts should 
be replaced at the same time.  Do I really need to buy all new nuts and items 
like that?  Should I replace the strut mounts?

I should point out I don't race or anything like that.   I just want a well 
controlled vehicle without any overly harsh ride.

Your recommendations would be appreciated.  Thank You.
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