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Old 03-01-2005   #1 (permalink)
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I picked up a '97 GT I'll be using for daily driving and weekend AutoX (I didn't ignore your advice, Robert, I got a smokin' deal

I've used the search, but I haven't found much on KYBs AGX adjustable shock compared to the Tokico. I've used the KYBs in other projects and they've worked very well. Are they a good choice for the Mustang? I called Steeda and they said the Tokico is much better (guess which brand they sell). I'll most likely be combining them with Steedas Competition progressive spring. Are the Steeda Comps a good choice or is there a better choice for less money?

I've found about a billion people selling the camber plates. Are there any good/bad ones, or are they all the same? I know I'll have to pick up shorter arms for the sway bars, anything else besides bushings to start with?
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I've had excelent results with Tokicos, and i've heard mixed experiences with KYBs.
The price of the Tokico illuminas vs the KYB AGX are pretty close, i would have to say Tokico.

As far as springs, Steedas are pretty good, those or H&R's (from maximummotorsports.com)

The Steeda and Maximummotorsports CC plates are in my opinion the best there is. The thing you want in a cc plate is the range of adjustment, strength and that they dont transmit too much noise, both pass with flying colors.

Another nice to have is the Steeda X2 balljoint and their offset A-Arm bushings. These improve the geometry further.
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I'm not sure on KYB's warranty, but I do know that Tokico offers a lifetime warranty as long as the strut shaft isn't scarred..if that helps at all =)
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I picked up a '97 GT I'll be using for daily driving and weekend AutoX (I didn't ignore your advice, Robert, I got a smokin' deal

I've used the search, but I haven't found much on KYBs AGX adjustable shock compared to the Tokico. I've used the KYBs in other projects and they've worked very well. Are they a good choice for the Mustang? I called Steeda and they said the Tokico is much better (guess which brand they sell). I'll most likely be combining them with Steedas Competition progressive spring. Are the Steeda Comps a good choice or is there a better choice for less money?

I've found about a billion people selling the camber plates. Are there any good/bad ones, or are they all the same? I know I'll have to pick up shorter arms for the sway bars, anything else besides bushings to start with?
Yeah steeda use to claim their G-Trac would make you handle better than any other car in the world http://allfordmustangs.com/forums/im...milies/lol.gif If i were you start looking at a better company like Griggs or Maximum Motorsports, oh and they won't bs you around
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