[Shotimes] Shock/Strut Question

[Josh Salaets]

> My 92 needs struts and shocks.  I go to the local Western Auto to get an
> estimate (I got one earlier from the Ford dealer).  WA tells me that
> there is no difference in SLO and SHO shocks/struts "according to the
> book."  How much BS is that?  Surely there is a difference.  Make fun of
> me, but you experts need to tell me to tell them that they're full of
> s&*t...

Unfortunately they are correct.  I believe Ford used an upgraded
"performance" cartridge for the SHO's, but the cartridges are IDENTICAL.
All of the aftermarket listings I have seen list the same part number for
SHOs and SLOs.  The biggest difference between the suspension on SHOs and
SLOs is the spring rate.

You'd be better off buying Tokicos or Konis over OEM or generic aftermarket
anyway.  They are a performance-tuned shock that will GREATLY improve the
feel of your car, even if it is on stock springs.

Good luck!

Josh Salaets
95 SHO MTX (I SHO U)
85 Omni GLH-T (Yeah, it's fast)
Eugene, OR