i installed my mopar stage II coil over shocks

[Kirby]

Switching to eibach springs improves one area, but emphasizes the shortcomings in another:

The stock Tokico shocks are not up to the task of handling the rebound characteristics of a performance spring setup.

Performance Tokicos, or (my prefference) Koni adjustibles are a must do to balance out the increased rebound characteristics and shorter distances available to deal with road irregularities. I can't see the need for coil overs (and their high cost) unless you are racing and have a need to preload and adjust individual shock/springs for track performance.

Konis, and (I am sure) the performance Tokicos will bring the system back into balance at a savings of almost $1000 over the coil overs.
Coil Overs: $1200
Konis: $500
Tokico Performance: $300

If you want "the look" coil overs offer more, but for day to day driving, I think most PT owners would have a hard time seeing the $1000 difference.

P.S. - The Konis do stop "the bottoming out bump".
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[ptgtcb]

tthrift,
What, if anything, do you use from the stock front struts when you install the coil overs?

One plus with the coil overs is that you can adjust the ride height to your liking, your stuck with lowered springs and konis. I have the konis but I am starting to consider the coil overs since I do not like the stance the eibach's give my cruiser, still too high in the back.

[budrzgt]

hi guys

i can help with some of the ????

the upper strut mounts have to be reused or replaced if you wish to cut down some of the labor.

when i get my mounts from tommy i will be installing the stage two kit from mopar, currently mine is all stock.

will update on the ride after install. BUD

[budrzgt]

hi

ok have about 600 miles on mopar stage two kit. the ride is alot frimer and alitte road senitive. the drop was 1 3/4 in the front & 2 in the rear. drove 500 miles down hwy 101 over the weekend & it was a very nice ride at 75to80mph. i would say this kit is for someone who wants more control with a nice stance. but not for the person that might need ground clearance. BUD

[bigguigt]

tthrift,
I'm thinking of buying the mopar coilovers (mabe christmas!!).Could you tell me the front and rear drops from stock.I have Koni's now with the stock springs.There is some improvement but I need to tighten up the turns more .

thanks bigguigt

[SteelBlueGT]

If you ever want to sell those Konis let me know I will buy them for half of whatever you paid!![?]

[budrzgt]

hey bigguigt

the drop measurements i posted were from stock ride height on a 03 gt. 1 3/4inch in front & 2 inch in rear. hope this helps
BUD

[ptgtcb]

quote:Originally posted by budrzgt

hey bigguigt

the drop measurements i posted were from stock ride height on a 03 gt. 1 3/4inch in front & 2 inch in rear. hope this helps
BUD

Isn't the ride height adjustable with the MoPar coil over kit(s)? That is pretty much the same drop as the eibach springs. You can not adjust it lower?

[budrzgt]

hi ptgtcb

nope with the stage two kit the drop in the front is preset to max, all you can do is rise it. as for the back it is just new springs no adjustments. maybe with the stage three kit there is more height adjustment.

but i will say the drop & handling are very improved, and they look great too. BUD

[ptgtcb]

quote:Originally posted by budrzgt

hi ptgtcb

nope with the stage two kit the drop in the front is preset to max, all you can do is rise it. as for the back it is just new springs no adjustments. maybe with the stage three kit there is more height adjustment.

but i will say the drop & handling are very improved, and they look great too. BUD

Darn, the rear is what I want to drop a little more. Do you have side pic with your suspension installed?
Thanks