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I am looking at getting Viking crusader shocks or Kelltrac/Viking shocks but I'm not sure what struts for the front would pair well with the Vikings. I thought about Steeds adjustables but I haven't seen any feedback on that combo. I still haven't decided on steeda minimum drop springs or BMR sp083 springs with Steeda spacers. Any input will help.
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I was told koni yellows, but if you can wait the ones above are the ones to get. I'll be waiting.
 

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These new fronts are available for preorder and will be arriving late Q3/Early Q4.

how do I preorder? never mind, ordered
 

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Steeda Min drop will give a ride frequency a little less than a GT350.
The BMR SP083 will give a ride frequency of a little more than a GT350R.

Sprung Front WeightSprung Rear WeightFront Spring lbs/inchRear Spring lbs/inchFront Ride FrequencyRear Ride FrequencyAverage Ride FrequencyRear/Front RF Ratio
GT non-PPOEM
1728​
1532​
160​
668​
1.32​
1.40​
1.36​
6.28%​
GT PP1OEM
1728​
1532​
165​
728​
1.34​
1.46​
1.40​
9.25%​
GT PP2OEM
1728​
1532​
198​
822​
1.47​
1.55​
1.51​
5.98%​
GT Mach1OEM unknown/placeholder
1728​
1532​
GTwith GT350 Springs (2016-2018)
1728​
1532​
194​
914​
1.45​
1.64​
1.55​
12.90%​
GTwith GT350 Springs (2019+)
1728​
1532​
211​
857​
1.51​
1.59​
1.55​
4.82%​
GTwith GT350R Springs
1728​
1532​
240​
914​
1.62​
1.64​
1.63​
1.50%​
GTSteeda Minimum Drop & Ultralite Linear
1728​
1532​
200​
800​
1.47​
1.53​
1.50​
4.02%​
GTJ&M Products Minimum Drop Sport
1728​
1532​
210​
815​
1.51​
1.55​
1.53​
2.46%​
GTSwift Spec R #4X914R (5/14 Kg/mm)
1728​
1532​
281​
784​
1.75​
1.52​
1.63​
-13.12%​
GT350 (2016-18)3760 lbs. (54/46 distribution) 12% Unsprung
1787​
1555​
194​
914​
1.43​
1.63​
1.53​
13.96%​
GT350 (2019+)3760 lbs. (54/46 distribution) 12% Unsprung
1787​
1555​
211​
857​
1.49​
1.58​
1.53​
5.81%​
GT350R3650 lbs. (54/46 distribution) 11% Unsprung
1754​
1527​
240​
914​
1.60​
1.64​
1.62​
2.45%​
GTBMR Performance (SP763/SP080)
1728​
1532​
170​
740​
1.36​
1.48​
1.42​
8.52%​
GTBMR Handling (SP083)
1728​
1532​
250​
980​
1.65​
1.70​
1.67​
2.98%​

 

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I was told koni yellows, but if you can wait the ones above are the ones to get. I'll be waiting.
Do they keep the sway bar? It seems many Viking front offerings do not and there is no mention of it in the description. On the Viking site it is an additional cost. They seem to be oriented more or for the strip, which is fine as long as they also perform well on twisty back roads with adjustment. My main difficulty is that I want a setup that hooks and I also want it to not feel like the fat pig it is in the twisties. My last car was an easy choice as I stayed N/A and I wanted handling. The choices were also limited at the time. SP083s and Steeda adjustables felt pretty good but ended up lower than desired. Now with an Edelbrock tvs an occasional trip to the strip will be in the cards but I like a firm sharp setup most of the time. I'm open to other options as well. I have considered Bilsteins as well but they seem valved for the softish stock springs.
 

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Do they keep the sway bar? It seems many Viking front offerings do not and there is no mention of it in the description. On the Viking site it is an additional cost. They seem to be oriented more or for the strip, which is fine as long as they also perform well on twisty back roads with adjustment. My main difficulty is that I want a setup that hooks and I also want it to not feel like the fat pig it is in the twisties. My last car was an easy choice as I stayed N/A and I wanted handling. The choices were also limited at the time. SP083s and Steeda adjustables felt pretty good but ended up lower than desired. Now with an Edelbrock tvs an occasional trip to the strip will be in the cards but I like a firm sharp setup most of the time. I'm open to other options as well. I have considered Bilsteins as well but they seem valved for the softish stock springs.
Not sure, I assume so since they are stock type struts. As far as street use, don't know that either. Mine is mainly a street car, but I am not interested in twisties. I'll report back when I get them. Currently says late Q3 early 4. Nothing is ever on time though.
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