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fox3streetracer · 11-03-2009, 08:03 PM

what rear shocks will handle these rear springs?they are the stiffer h&r torque arm springs,standard style.850 rate front springs.what are some good,reliable rear shocks that will work good with these on street car that sees some open track?

Sam Strano · 11-03-2009, 08:20 PM

Koni's Either Sports http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=71&ModelID=22

Or Double Adjustables http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=71&ModelID=22

Koni dampers have a huge range of rebound damping. You'll need a good bit of rebound to damp the spring rate. You also have the ability to adjust the settings as required or desired.

No other shock that's readily available and cost effective anyway has the range of damping the Koni's have. And fwiw, if you follow this link (which has been posted here before) you can see how Koni's compare to various other shocks from Tokico, Bilstein and KYB. The shocks shown are singles for a 94-04 car, but the valving is essentially the same for a Fox, and the graphs give you an idea of how Koni does their valving.

http://www.koni-na.com/presentations...g/slide14.html

SCCA_Stang · 11-03-2009, 08:21 PM

I would think Tokico Dspecs would probably be about the minimum and I would say Koni Sports would be recomended.... Ask Sam Strano to be sure.

SCCA_Stang · 11-03-2009, 08:23 PM

I guess we were both answering at the same time...

2ndsideways · 11-04-2009, 02:38 AM

Why dont you just use what GR or MM recomend for their ta with the rest of your cars set-up?

My GR ta watts sla set up uses Koni 30 series medium valved rears with a 250lb coilover, front is "street" valved for the sla with a 750 coilover. I opted for the medium rears vs the softer option due to a chance of wheel hop, whereas the firm versions would be for an all out drag car.

BULLITT1992 · 11-04-2009, 09:32 AM

750 front coilover???

2k2GT · 11-04-2009, 10:00 AM

...with his SLA front setup.

fox3streetracer · 11-10-2009, 06:41 AM

could i just use a set of 03-04 cobra rear irs shocks?the irs springs are close to the torque arm spring rates arent they?

2k2GT · 11-10-2009, 08:27 AM

Ehhh, I don't think they're interchangeable. Do it right the first time.

11-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
fox3streetracer Registered User Trader Feedback: (4) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ocala,fl Posts: 454	what rear shocks to use with 400 rate standard rear torque arm springs? what rear shocks will handle these rear springs?they are the stiffer h&r torque arm springs,standard style.850 rate front springs.what are some good,reliable rear shocks that will work good with these on street car that sees some open track? __________________ 88 lx hatch,ported track heat heads,f-cam,ported stealth intake,150 shot,6al,holley 650dp carb,aje rr kmember,c.c.plates,eiabach rr springs,tko trans,tri-ax shifter,ceramic shortys,sumped tank,tru-trac diff,lots of other crap i cant remember 88 lx notchback ported heads&intake,mm subframes

11-03-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
Sam Strano Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brookville, PA Posts: 697	Koni's Either Sports http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=71&ModelID=22 Or Double Adjustables http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=71&ModelID=22 Koni dampers have a huge range of rebound damping. You'll need a good bit of rebound to damp the spring rate. You also have the ability to adjust the settings as required or desired. No other shock that's readily available and cost effective anyway has the range of damping the Koni's have. And fwiw, if you follow this link (which has been posted here before) you can see how Koni's compare to various other shocks from Tokico, Bilstein and KYB. The shocks shown are singles for a 94-04 car, but the valving is essentially the same for a Fox, and the graphs give you an idea of how Koni does their valving. http://www.koni-na.com/presentations...g/slide14.html __________________ Sam Strano 6x SCCA National Champion. 5x SCCA ProSolo Class Champion 2009 SCCA ProSolo Series Overall Champion. Strano Performance Parts Where we compete in and daily drive Mustangs. www.stranoparts.com

11-03-2009, 08:21 PM	#3
SCCA_Stang Registered User Trader Feedback: (6) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 279	I would think Tokico Dspecs would probably be about the minimum and I would say Koni Sports would be recomended.... Ask Sam Strano to be sure. __________________ MY LUGNUTS REQUIRE MORE TORQUE THAN YOUR HONDA MAKES

11-03-2009, 08:23 PM	#4
SCCA_Stang Registered User Trader Feedback: (6) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 279	I guess we were both answering at the same time... __________________ MY LUGNUTS REQUIRE MORE TORQUE THAN YOUR HONDA MAKES

11-04-2009, 02:38 AM	#5
2ndsideways Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: May 2007 Location: north jersey Posts: 380	Why dont you just use what GR or MM recomend for their ta with the rest of your cars set-up? My GR ta watts sla set up uses Koni 30 series medium valved rears with a 250lb coilover, front is "street" valved for the sla with a 750 coilover. I opted for the medium rears vs the softer option due to a chance of wheel hop, whereas the firm versions would be for an all out drag car. __________________ Must keep making progress...... Last edited by 2ndsideways; 11-04-2009 at 01:45 PM.

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11-04-2009, 10:00 AM	#7
2k2GT Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 6,051	...with his SLA front setup.

11-10-2009, 06:41 AM	#8
fox3streetracer Registered User Trader Feedback: (4) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ocala,fl Posts: 454	could i just use a set of 03-04 cobra rear irs shocks?the irs springs are close to the torque arm spring rates arent they? __________________ 88 lx hatch,ported track heat heads,f-cam,ported stealth intake,150 shot,6al,holley 650dp carb,aje rr kmember,c.c.plates,eiabach rr springs,tko trans,tri-ax shifter,ceramic shortys,sumped tank,tru-trac diff,lots of other crap i cant remember 88 lx notchback ported heads&intake,mm subframes

11-10-2009, 08:27 AM	#9
2k2GT Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 6,051	Ehhh, I don't think they're interchangeable. Do it right the first time.

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