How hard is it to change the struts on the 93 Cobra? I think it is about time to change the shocks and struts on my car, but I have never messed with stuts before. Is this a job better left to the pros or can an average guy do it in his garage? I know the shocks are nothing too complex, but I don't know much about struts. Also, what kind should I get if I am looking for a little better than stock handling? Will shocks and struts make that much difference in handling? All help is appreciated.
Struts?
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I couldn't imagine driving the car again with out my Koni adjustables. Night and day differance. Kind of expensive, but worth every penny to me!
I honestly had a hard time buying my replacement shocks/struts. I felt the same way you do. It was a bit of a hit but the difference was night and day. You don't realize how far the shocks/struts have worn until you replace them. I went with Bilstein units.
Hey 93#3989, Did you keep the stock springs with the Bilsteins?
I have the Tokico 5-way adjustables on mine and I like them alot. You can go from soft at as Caddy to as hard as a circus wagon.
Changing out the struts isnt very difficult if you have the right tools. You will need an impact wrench to get the top strut nut off. When I did mine I went down to the Pep Boys and the loosened the top nut up for me for free. Then when I got the new ones on the tightened the nuts down.
Changing out the struts isnt very difficult if you have the right tools. You will need an impact wrench to get the top strut nut off. When I did mine I went down to the Pep Boys and the loosened the top nut up for me for free. Then when I got the new ones on the tightened the nuts down.
An impact tool makes it easier but a breakover bar will do the trick. I've done it both ways.
Sorry for not responding sooner.
My setup uses the Maximum Motorsports coil-over kit.
My setup uses the Maximum Motorsports coil-over kit.
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