??? on irs vs solid coilovers???

[RAPER]

i'm at the final stages of getting crap together to swap out the IRS for a solid and I would rather not loose the MM coilovers I have already for the IRS. I've been trying to find out exactly what the difference is between the 2 setup's is.. I'm guessing its probally that the shock is physically longer on one of them but I can't seem to get a straight answer right now. Does anyone have first hand knowledge on this??. From what I can tell, it looks like the shock mounting brackets on a solid rear can be moved up or down. Has anyone messed around with this before???

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[IZZy]

the way the shock mounts to the IRS is different, Ive heard of people trying to mount IRS shocks to a solid but I personally wouldnt do it

 

[RAPER]

i'll have to try and check out a pair of those to see personally I guess. Thanks for the insight there izzy

 

[RAPER]

I've searched for nearly 4 hours now total and I think I know whats different between the 2 shocks. The Solid rear shocks are "softer" because they are used with the "softer" spring in the GT or Mach 1 rear. The IRS factory springs are stiffer so they get a "stiffer" shock to help compliment the spring.
I think my springs that I have now will work with what I'm wanting to do because they are just about the same spring rate as the Mach 1 springs. What wont work well is the shocks. THe bilsteins won't dampen properly. I could use them as a temp, but I'll just order what I need and call it a day.

Anyone try out Strange's 10 way adjustable shocks??? thinking about going that route. They have an attractive price point, about $300 without springs (which mine will work properly)

 

[01bluesnake]

To answer the Q about the diff in IRS vs SRA shocks. The lower mounting hole on the IRS shock is bigger in dia. They also are valved different like you said. I run strange 10 ways on my sra and love them. easy to adjust and can really feel the changes in settings. I also have coilovers in front with strange 10 ways as well.

 

[RAPER]

ahh. Thanks. I think I will get those strange shocks for sure. You just can't go wrong with $80 apeice for those

 

[-stew-]

Interested in selling the Bilstiens?