Bilstein HD Series Rear Shock (94-04 GT, V6, Mach 1; 94-98 Cobra)

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Overall Rating 4.9

out of 5 stars

Installation Time:Afternoon

Installation Cost:$100-$250

• Handling Improvement 4.875 4.9
• Ride Quality 4.791667 4.8
• Fit 4.956522 5.0
• Bang For Your Buck 4.75 4.8

• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  August 20, 2012

  BEST nonadjustable shock available

  I have these on my 01 Bullitt and my 89LX .... Ride quality is EXCELLENT on both cars and no way I will ever use or recommend anything other than Bilstein HDs. Worth every penny

  Bullitt3055

  Year: 2001 Submodel: Bullitt San Antonio, TX, USA

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  July 27, 2012

  Best Shocks for 99-04

  Hand down the best shocks for your mustang but they come with the price. You need to get the front struts also or your car will have poor handling in the front and Sweeet in the back.

  TorchMach

  Year: 2003 Submodel: Mach 1 Virginia

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 4

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  September 14, 2013

  Great mod over stock

  This should be done with the front at the same time. This will greatly improve handling and ride quality over the stock shocks. Will work great with lowered cars as well

  PatW

  Year: 1996 Submodel: Cobra Cinnaminson NJ

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  • Handling Improvement 4

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 4

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  January 03, 2013

  Rear Shocks

  Product was as advertised. Incredible bang for the buck. Shipping was super fast and the install took 50 minutes from start to finish. Easy as pie.

  ricktaylor

  Year: 2000 Submodel: GT California

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  September 01, 2012

  HUGE difference!

  Previously had some kyb gr2 on my 96 cobra which is dropped 2 inches but they were worn out. Once i installed the Bilstein HDs the difference was felt right away, real smooth ride. It feels smoother than my 2000 GT which is stock height and stock suspension.

  fceja1992

  Year: 2000 Submodel: GT

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  March 23, 2012

  Great shock!

  Put these on my 2003 GT after installing H&R springs and they are a great combination to this spring set up. Took me about an hour for both sides. Ride quality is much improved. I would recommend these to anyone with this spring set. These are a bit pricey, but worth every penny.

  scooter3

  Year: 2003 Submodel: GT Peoria, AZ

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 4

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 4

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• 5/5

  September 11, 2016

  Big difference

  Before I replaced my rear shocks with the Bilstein shocks every time I would hit a bump or a small speed bump the rear end would always bottom out. But with the new shocks that I've ordered replaced my ride is way smoother now.

  Klancy

  Year: 2002 Submodel: GT

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• 5/5

  July 26, 2016

  1998 Mustang GT Upgrade Suspension

  Great upgrade for 1998 Mustang GT. Expensive, but worth it. Solid ride.

  Runningsmooth

  Year: 1998 Submodel: GT

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  June 16, 2016

  Bilstein HD Rehocks

  I have a 1998 GT with HandR Super Sport Springs. I had koni str.t rear shocks and on my car they just were not enough. I wish I would have got these at first! The Bilsteins HD are so much better in everyway you will love these things!

  EDDY46

  Year: 1998 Submodel: GT

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Shop Install

  Installation Cost: 0-$100

  June 06, 2016

  mach 1 rear shocks

  I wanted the best product available to me in the aftermarket. I am in mgt in a parts supply store in Tucson and am not a stranger to suppliers/quality/price , I am happy with the American muscle support , they considered a request for sale price matching on a order placed near a sale after ordering prior to sale - great job. the shocks ordered were installed , I am satisfied with their performance and will look forward to ordering the front struts to match. I could have purchased Monroe/kyb product through my store - but want the best for my mach , thank you am mus for your customer support , we at merles are doing the same everyday , nice to receive , after giving everyday. thank you guys !!!

  j

  Year: 2003 Submodel: Mach 1

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  December 15, 2015

  Great Shocks Worth The Money

  I purchased mine on Cyber Monday, so I got a heck of a deal on them, but I'll go back with these at normal cost when these wear out, they are great, and I've tried a couple diff ones. Hands down worth the money, they are stiff but not harsh, it's a subtle stiff, comfy.

  Stephen

  Year: 1995 Submodel: GT Okc, Ok

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  November 26, 2015

  Great replacement shock for big improvements

  My rear shocks and struts were shot on my Mustang, so I bought these to not only fix the issue, but help improve the handling, and boy did it do just that. It rides firm, yet not harsh, and the handling is way better. I can turn into corners significantly faster and it takes the bumps well.

  TheJigShow

  Year: 2003 Submodel: GT Glendora, NJ

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 4

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  October 25, 2015

  Cheap and easy

  I bought these along with bilstein quad shocks and removed stock and installed all 4 things in about an hour, immediately there was a ride differnce, felt more stiff, confident on the road. One of my favorite modifications I've purchased from AM. Thanks! And of course the shipping was great along with quality. 2 day shipping.. cant beat it.

  Cameron

  Year: 2003 Submodel: Mach 1 Orlando, FL

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 4/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  October 07, 2015

  Improvement Over Stock with Performance Springs

  The Bilstein HD is a noticeable improvement over the stock shock after installing the Vogtland springs. I do think the valving still could be more aggressive to better control the much stronger rebound of the performance springs. I wonder now if the adjustable Koni at its firmest setting would provide a more controlled ride.

  32V98

  Year: 1998 Submodel: Cobra Nashville, TN

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  • Handling Improvement 4

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  • Ride Quality 4

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 4

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  October 01, 2015

  WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!

  A month ago I installed a less expensive set of struts and shocks with Eibach Sportline springs. The ride was horrible. I decided to bite the bullet and scrap the others and go to the Bilsteins HOPING for some relief. I could hardly drive the car. These shocks made such a huge difference I can't even explain. No more bottoming out or hammering in the rear. Bilsteins are definitely worth the money. I wish I would have not wasted hundreds of dollars a month ago on a cheaper package. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. ... On another note, I can't say enough about American Muscle. Their processing, shipping, and customer service is excellent. Please do yourself a favor and buy only from AM. I have been burnt by the competitors and eventually you will too. Good luck!

  John

  Year: 1998 Submodel: GT Upstate NY

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  February 26, 2014

  Bilstein HD's

  I recently purchased these all the way around for my 03 GT. The quality and fit of the Bilsteins are top notch. I was on the fence between these and the Koni STR.T set. I can't speak for the Koni shocks, but I think they'd be hard pressed to out do these. The ride is firm yet comfortable. It has a "sporty" feel to it and you feel like you're really in control (one with the car) of what's going on. When I installed these, I installed them with a set of Steeda sport springs and the difference was night and day over my stockers. Even with my upper and lowers and subframe connectors already installed, these made a difference in how the car hooks and corners. I know there's a lot of talk on the forums out there about what's the "best" shock/strut combo for our new edge ponies. Some swear up and down that there's better or just as good for less, but to honest, I don't think you're gonna find a better non adjustable than the Bilstein HD's.

  gymrat452

  Year: 2003 Submodel: GT

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  September 15, 2012

  EXCELLENCE!

  I have a 2003 Cobra and did a solid axle swap. I got these to match the factory front Bilsteins. I had previously used the IRS rear shocks even though I knew they were valved differently. Got these and ride is MUCH improved! Fit perfect, easy install, Bilsteins are great quality.

  horspla2000

  Year: 2003 Submodel: Cobra Ohio

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  April 28, 2012

  Killer shocks

  I went from the original shocks and control arms to tje bilstein HD. It's like night and day. Great product! Next project is going to be the struts and some lowering springs! Thanks, Jake

  JakeVisMe

  Year: 1994 Submodel: Cobra Madison, WI, USA

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 4/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  June 26, 2017

  Rear shock

  A little to stiff for me. Was looking for a smoother/comfort ride.

  JeffN

  Year: 1995 Submodel: GT

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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• 5/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  April 29, 2017

  A Very Nice Product

  WOW! These are amazing!! For only a few bux more than others, you can have a Stang that rides AWESOMELY!! I'M SO GLAD I did it!

  DJ

  Year: 1998 Submodel: V6

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  • Handling Improvement 5

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  • Ride Quality 5

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  • Fit 5

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  • Bang for your Buck 5

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