Tgonsoulin Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 It's time to change out my rear shocks and I'm wondering if I should try something new or stick with the stock ones from Ford Racing that are surprisingly inexpensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT93 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Depends. Are you happy with the way the car felt with the FRPP shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tgonsoulin Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yeah, I love the way it rides with the stock shocks. I heard a squeaking coming from the back end and when I looked under there yesterday I noticed the driver side one is beginning to leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT93 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I am about due to replace my shocks as well, and I'm in the same boat - I like the stock shocks. I would just buy a replacement set and stick with what you know you are happy with. BTW, welcome! There is a lot of great information here, and a lot of knowledgable people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would do the stock shocks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I am about due to replace my shocks as well, and I'm in the same boat - I like the stock shocks. I would just buy a replacement set and stick with what you know you are happy with. I would have to agree - why change something that you've been happy with ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tgonsoulin Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think that's what I'm going to do. I couldn't believe it when he said $58 each. That's cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I just bought an entire set of the Shelby GT original shocks and springs... FYI.... my car has always handled GREAT. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Curious - how many miles are you all getting out of these shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tgonsoulin Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 My rear one started leaking at 52,000. Fronts still seem ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachman Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I just installed "koni yellows", adjustable, sport strut. Recommened by Sam Strano. Great ride on lowered springs and 20 inch rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 My rear one started leaking at 52,000. Fronts still seem ok. Oh good, then I won't need any for 25 more years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT93 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh good, then I won't need any for 25 more years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avoeltz Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I had a leak on the passenger side rear at 11,000. Maybe one to many laps at Hallett. Replaced it with the same FRPP. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Mine is making some weird noise on the Driver side rear when I go over bumps on the highway...I just hit 50k miles so I guess it's time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Mine is making some weird noise on the Driver side rear when I go over bumps on the highway...I just hit 50k miles so I guess it's time.... Make sure it's not the middle 2 bushings on the rear swaybar. If those things get dry, it sounds like a rusty garden gate, even going slow over speed bumps. Hit 'em with WD-40, see if there's a difference. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Make sure it's not the middle 2 bushings on the rear swaybar. If those things get dry, it sounds like a rusty garden gate, even going slow over speed bumps. Hit 'em with WD-40, see if there's a difference. Jer Thanks Jer, I'll do that today and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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