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Street performance struts for an 88

I need to change the struts on the cougar soon and while looking at $100 just for stock replacements, I figured it might be worth a few extra bucks to get some performance struts.

I'm not looking for anything to stiff, just somehting to keep the front end from  bouncing up and down on every start and stop. I mean, I don't wanna ride like a rock but I don't want a boat either.

I know a lot of you guys have done serious susp. work and just wondered what your thoughts were on a good set of street struts? I really don't wanna spend any more than $150 for a pair.
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

 

Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #1
I have Monroes, they're eight years old and theres no boat feeling at all.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #2
Quote from: Bruce M;350122
I have Monroes, they're eight years old and theres no boat feeling at all.

Me too........for now.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #3
I don't remember which ones I bought for my 83 5.0, but they were the cheapest I could find. They ride very rough. This car with new shocks, struts, and springs rides rougher than anything I have ever driven. I wish I would have put more thought into it back in the day...
CoogarXR : 1985 Cougar XR-7

Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #4
Monroes huh? I think those are the $100 stock replacements I was looking at buying from AZ. Thats cool. I'll prolly go ahead and give em a shot then.
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #5
I got the strange 10-way adjustable struts.  I can't say much about the ride quality yet.. it feels good pushing it in and out of my driveway LOL
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Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #6
Tokico HP series (Blue)  That is what I will be using when I upgrade my spindles to 87+ Stang.
Mike

Street performance struts for an 88

Reply #7
Monroe Sensatracs front and rear here.  I'm been impressed with them so far.
1988 Thunderbird
306 HO w/ A9P processor
AOD w/ Transgo Reprogrammer
Full Digital Dash w/ twin Cyberdyne A-pillar gauges 
245/50/16 Tires on Snowflakes
Engine swap - CA smog compliant