Lowering Springs Shock Replacement

[Jeff Clawson]

Hi, new to the forum so forgive me if this has been addressed. I recently installed the H&R lowering springs on my 2014 SHO, and the stance is much improved. However, the ride is now somewhat "jiggly". I have been looking for replacement shocks that will work with the shortened suspension, but nobody seems to have shocks for my car. Can anyone recommend a good shock that will calm down my ride, and if so, can you supply a part number or reference?

 

[gary4n]

Take a look at Koni and Tokico. They are a good choice for your lowering springs.

 

[SHOdded]

Sadly, there aren't any real alternatives to OEM for the 2013+ SHO. 2010-12 MYs have Megan coilovers available, which are a substantial upgrade over the H&Rs.

Was an alignment done after the H&Rs were installed? Were the shocks checked carefully for fluid leakage (indicating shock failure)?

 

[Jeff Clawson]

Alignment was done and they were able to get it in factory specs (barely in the case of the rear)... I don't think wear is an issue as the car has barely 20k miles and has been babied. I'm a little surprised there would be a difference between the 2012 car and the 2014, can you tell me the difference as relates to the shock fitment? It would be nice if I could get the Megans to fit...

 

[SHOdded]

It's easier to mount the shocks & struts on the 2013+ than the 2010-12 (no knuckle removal required), but the mounting systems are different enough between the gens that Megan themselves has not created the 2013+ kit. If you are a fabricator you could possibly convert a 2010-12 kit, but truly would be a one-off. There's no knowledge in the public domain about such a conversion.

This thread will give you some background:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1901.0.html