What all do I need - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

gunston101 · 06-18-2009, 10:31 PM

My plan is to get 18" inch rims with H and R ss springs and MM cc plates. Now, I have been told I need new shocks and struts also with that?? I want to do things right, but am also on a limited budget. Are the shocks and struts necessary?

0honegt · 06-26-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gunston101

My plan is to get 18" inch rims with H and R ss springs and MM cc plates. Now, I have been told I need new shocks and struts also with that?? I want to do things right, but am also on a limited budget. Are the shocks and struts necessary?

I'd like to know this as well. I've already got the springs and CC plates, should I be looking into replacing the shocks and struts asap? Also, with the stock shocks and struts should I be running the 2 long and 1 short spacer above or below the plates?

FastBlueMach1 · 06-26-2009, 01:18 AM

you can keep your shocks/struts. but why not upgrade?

1fast03mach · 06-28-2009, 07:32 PM

You could keep your stock struts& shocks for a while but they will wear out,but it could by you some time to save for the struts&shocks you really wan't.

3150Mach1 · 06-28-2009, 07:56 PM

The stockers are not designed to run with lowering springs. As a result some have experienced premature failure.

mach128 · 07-07-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gunston101

My plan is to get 18" inch rims with H and R ss springs and MM cc plates. Now, I have been told I need new shocks and struts also with that?? I want to do things right, but am also on a limited budget. Are the shocks and struts necessary?

i had another mach 1 buddy who had the same set up on his mach, he had to roll the rear fender, but he was using nitto dr 315, you might want to do that, but no you don't need to change the shock and strut but when you get the money i would, it would be a nice suspesion upgrade for sure

DanB · 07-07-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gunston101

My plan is to get 18" inch rims with H and R ss springs and MM cc plates. Now, I have been told I need new shocks and struts also with that?? I want to do things right, but am also on a limited budget. Are the shocks and struts necessary?

you dont have to but if you want to improve the ride then it would be a good addition to the combo.

GroverDill · 07-07-2009, 11:36 AM

I have Vogtland springs on the stock struts and shocks and my car rides very poorly, really bumpy and not at all smooth.

mach128 · 07-07-2009, 04:37 PM

also if money is a conser to you i would look at the prices on the different between 17 and 18's, that is why i stuck with 17's on my mach and for DR it was going to cost a lot more, unless you got the hookup on tires i would stay away from 18's unless you got money to spend, also on 17's with 315 you don't have to roll the finder, that is another reason i got 17's.

Keith.red.mach1 · 07-07-2009, 05:40 PM

Agree with above, 18s look good but the cost is much more, not sure why they haven't come down to the reasonable level yet.

03Tremec · 07-11-2009, 04:33 PM

I got the exact setup....HR SS Springs and MM C/C Plates and 18" wheels. At the moment, I have stock shocks and struts but plan on getting the Tokico D specs....anyways....you can run the stockers but I would def. plan on buying a new set. My rides not that bad...and I even left out all my isos. You also need to invest in some bumpsteers.

06-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
gunston101 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Machville Posts: 43	What all do I need My plan is to get 18" inch rims with H and R ss springs and MM cc plates. Now, I have been told I need new shocks and struts also with that?? I want to do things right, but am also on a limited budget. Are the shocks and struts necessary?

06-26-2009, 01:18 AM	#3
FastBlueMach1 Crewchief Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 546	Re: What all do I need you can keep your shocks/struts. but why not upgrade? __________________ I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy... 15T Blackhawk Mechanic Extraordinaire BBK 65mm TB SCT x3 Kooks LT, o/r X Mac Catback PSR K w/ D Spec coilovers 2000 Cobra R brakes 275/40/17 F1GSD3 315/35/17 F1GSD3 FR500 wheels 17x9, 17x10.5 Amsoil engine and tranny 4.10 gears ACT 14.3 lb flywheel SPEC clutch FRPP driveshaft C&L full intake w/85mm maf MGW shifter NGK TR55ix 319HP 333TQ at the wheels H&K USP compact .40S&W

06-28-2009, 07:32 PM	#4
1fast03mach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Discovery Bay,CA Posts: 513	Re: What all do I need You could keep your stock struts& shocks for a while but they will wear out,but it could by you some time to save for the struts&shocks you really wan't. __________________ ROB: 03 A.B MACH 1 5SPD MAGNAFLOW AFTERCAT: BASSANI CATTED X PIPE: JLT RAI: PHP SPACER: 390 GEARS: X CAL II W/CUSTOM TUNE: WHEELS CHROME BULLITTS: 18X9 275/35 18X10 295/35: (MM SUSPENSION MODS): BILSTEIN HD STRUTS/SHOCKS: 350#FRONT COILOVERS: CASTER/CAMBER PLATES: FRONT LCA: SWAYBAR END LINKS: STEERING RACK BUSHINGS: K MEMBER BRACE: REAR HD ADJUSTABLE LCA: TORQUE ARM: PANHARD BAR: TROQUE ARM SPRINGS 370-440#"S: SUBFRAME CONNECTORS:

06-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#5
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: What all do I need The stockers are not designed to run with lowering springs. As a result some have experienced premature failure. __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

07-07-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
GroverDill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 60	Re: What all do I need I have Vogtland springs on the stock struts and shocks and my car rides very poorly, really bumpy and not at all smooth.

07-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#9
mach128 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: H-town, TX Posts: 174	Re: What all do I need also if money is a conser to you i would look at the prices on the different between 17 and 18's, that is why i stuck with 17's on my mach and for DR it was going to cost a lot more, unless you got the hookup on tires i would stay away from 18's unless you got money to spend, also on 17's with 315 you don't have to roll the finder, that is another reason i got 17's.

07-07-2009, 05:40 PM	#10
Keith.red.mach1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: League City, TX Posts: 922	Re: What all do I need Agree with above, 18s look good but the cost is much more, not sure why they haven't come down to the reasonable level yet. __________________ Keith 2003 TR Mach BBK Long Tubes/O/R H pipe Magnapack catback with Spintechs JLT RAI intake, Nitto Drag Radials P&P Intake w/ 3/8 intake spacer SCT tune by Don @ LaSota Racing Steeda Triax ,Centerforce Clutch

07-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#11
03Tremec Finally HOME!!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Drum, NY Posts: 749	Re: What all do I need I got the exact setup....HR SS Springs and MM C/C Plates and 18" wheels. At the moment, I have stock shocks and struts but plan on getting the Tokico D specs....anyways....you can run the stockers but I would def. plan on buying a new set. My rides not that bad...and I even left out all my isos. You also need to invest in some bumpsteers. __________________ 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra (Black) #6511/8394 2004 Mustang Mach 1 (Black) #488/7182 (Traded) 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Z-71 Extended Cab 5.3L (Black) 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Megacab 5.7L (Blue)

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