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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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SE Rear Suspension Mustang Konis

So anybody out there run these KONI 1026SPT mustang rear shocks??:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/kon-8041-1026spt


I'm planning on using these in the upcoming rear rebuild to compliment the MR2 Koni fronts. Looking for pros and cons..

Spring rate front is 300#. Rear will be 150# stock 5" spring locations w/adjustable perches.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 07:49 AM
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Are they just shorter? If they dont bottom out youd think theyd be ok.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 11:13 PM
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Those are pretty common on the FB race cars in KC. They are a bolt on and work well. I have a pair of them on the back of my race car. I have also used Tokico Illuminas and PRO Racing shocks with good success. The trick is you need a shock that allows you to control rebound.

Another option, especially for a street car, would be KYB AGX shocks. I have a set of the KYB AGX shocks on the back of my FOX Mustang and they work really well for the money.
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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Cool thanks guys..

Hammer I'll check out those KYBs you suggest. I was hoping to save some coin on single adjust but if the rebound is where it's at I suppose I'll have to consider saving up a bit more to make it worth while.

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