Rough Ride
Rough Ride
Here lately when I drive the 93 it feels really rough. If I hit a bump in the road it's like it has no suspension at all. What most likely do I need to replace. I know some are going to say replace nothing so it will be original but I like to drive it that's why I bought not to just look at it.
1996 Saleen S281 Rio Red/Black Vortech (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
Re: Rough Ride
ya dont leave it sittin, get it fixed, whatever it is, and get ur biatch back on the road!!!
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Re: Rough Ride
Check the struts . See if they are leaking oil . Push down on each corner of the car to see if any are bouncy or hard to push like with a stuck strut or shock.
Re: Rough Ride
I went out and pushed on the front it hardly moves no matter how hard I push, the back seems to move fine. I push on it and rebounds nice and smooth.
1996 Saleen S281 Rio Red/Black Vortech (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
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Re: Rough Ride
Probably got a stuck strut then . That will make it very rough.
Re: Rough Ride
Is there any way to free it up.
1996 Saleen S281 Rio Red/Black Vortech (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
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Re: Rough Ride
The one I had , I tried driving down bumpy gravel road, tried rocking the car , tried jacking that corner up, nothing I tried worked.
Re: Rough Ride
Which replacements would be the closet to stock 93 Cobra?
1996 Saleen S281 Rio Red/Black Vortech (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
1993 Red/Leather #2588 (SOLD)
1995 Cobra White/Black #467 19K (SOLD)
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Re: Rough Ride
Go with Tokico Blue's you'll love them.
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#168 '89 Saleen SSC
#1848 Red/Leather (sold)
#4532 Black/Black (sold)
Re: Rough Ride
A very good choice. An even nicer strut IMO are the Tokico Illumina adjustables.jstanley55 wrote:Go with Tokico Blue's you'll love them.
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Re: Rough Ride
Ford Motorcraft, or 03/04 Mach 1's
Or Koni reds which I have on my teal those are sweet
Or Koni reds which I have on my teal those are sweet
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*various other 93 cobras, #15, #4105, #2587, #539
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Re: Rough Ride
Has anyone installed the 03/04 Mach 1 struts on a 93 Cobra which has not been lowered? I've read various things, and just want to make sure I get my facts correct.
I'm still considering replacing my struts with the 03/04 Mach One Tokicos and want to make sure this will work without swapping out a bunch of SN95 parts.
I'm still considering replacing my struts with the 03/04 Mach One Tokicos and want to make sure this will work without swapping out a bunch of SN95 parts.
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Re: Rough Ride
Sounds like you have frozen front struts. Sometimes if you spray the shaft with wd40 and let them soak they will come back to life. I have to replace mine for the same reason. I'm using struts from a 04 Mach so ill let you know how it goes.
Re: Rough Ride
Had the same problem with my 98 Cobra. Found myself flinching before a bump from how hard it took it lol. Definitely replace the front struts, a good ride is the enjoyment of driving. 