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MK IV shocks
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MK IV shocks
I need to replace the shocks on my '85 MK IV, I'm not interested in SPAX, rather a good road/track shock. I am willing to replace the springs as well if needed to obtain a good setup. Any and all information would be very helpful, thanks.
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| Mark IV |
02-21-2010 06:04 PM |
Get out your wallet and buy the Konis. Otherwise, it is Spax or a second tier brand.
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| PANAVIA |
02-21-2010 07:58 PM |
Dont forget Penske.
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| Old Phart |
02-21-2010 10:16 PM |
I bought Koni coil overs for AC #185 Be sure and accurately measure them before purchasing. My rear Koni's are 1 inch too long and have too much travel if airborn. :eek: Gemini Racing in Chandler, Az. installed them awhile back.
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| A98Coupe |
03-05-2010 04:18 PM |
Try Hawks Cars in the UK. They are a Kirkham distributor, but they also manufacture many parts for original Cobras and mkIV's, including shocks.
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Mk IV Shocks
Bilstein are a good option for road and race, I have used Konis and they are excellent as well. The mistake people and some kit car manufacturers make is they get a Bilstein budget version normally with say 11mm shaft and fit it to a vehicle with some alignment issues and they have issues, I had a guy here who did some Bilsteins and one end had 14mm shafts and the front end had 11mm, I circumvented him and went directly to Bilstein and they supplied some excellent custom race shocks with 14mm diameter shafts etc.
A lot of cars like Aston Martin etc come out with Bilstein or Koni shocks so if you think you might want some options and get a bit serious spend a bit more money and the right shock for the job.
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Check the ACOC website, there is a supplier in UK offering both
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| Anthony S |
03-07-2010 05:50 AM |
Bilstein Shocks
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I had a chance to test a set of Bilstein on my FF5 roadster for Fastline Performance in upstate NY. I originally had Pro's what a improvement, contact Bruce Harwood great guy.
Anthony
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| Old Phart |
03-10-2010 03:34 PM |
I need the original rear shock measurements for a 1985-6 AC MKIV, extended length, please. My rear suspension u-joints go into complete bind when weight is off the rear suspension. My rear Koni coilover height, at ride height:
15.50, suspension bind at 18.00
Can anyone help me?
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