66 coupe front suspension
#1
66 coupe front suspension
heres the skinny, i dropped a 351w (iron heads) in my coupe, and the stock coils are not cutting it, what do you guys recommend? i was thinkin this
http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/19...d-Pad-Kit.html
or this
http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/19...l-Springs.html
i dont really care how she rides, i just want it to handle better and not bottom out, what do you guys think?
http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/19...d-Pad-Kit.html
or this
http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/19...l-Springs.html
i dont really care how she rides, i just want it to handle better and not bottom out, what do you guys think?
#2
I used the NPD street bandit kit minus the brackets used to lower the rear ride height...I used lowering springs instead. This kit is also used with Global west tubular strut rods, and lower control arms...It is quite an improvement over the stock system.
The NPD kit or the ones listed should have no problem supporting the weight of a 351
However i was unaware that 351 heads weighed much more than 289 heads. was this an I6 car before?
-Gun
The NPD kit or the ones listed should have no problem supporting the weight of a 351
However i was unaware that 351 heads weighed much more than 289 heads. was this an I6 car before?
-Gun
#3
I used the NPD street bandit kit minus the brackets used to lower the rear ride height...I used lowering springs instead. This kit is also used with Global west tubular strut rods, and lower control arms...It is quite an improvement over the stock system.
The NPD kit or the ones listed should have no problem supporting the weight of a 351
However i was unaware that 351 heads weighed much more than 289 heads. was this an I6 car before?
-Gun
The NPD kit or the ones listed should have no problem supporting the weight of a 351
However i was unaware that 351 heads weighed much more than 289 heads. was this an I6 car before?
-Gun
#4
I think you'll find better than stock performance from any of those kits and it should solve your problem.
I can however only speak for the NPD kit as it is all I am familiar with. It made a world of difference and certainly wouldn't have issues with an additional 150 pounds. I weigh about that much and if I stood over the engine I doubt you could see the suspension sag at all.
The NPD kit comes with new shocks, swaybars, bushings and springs. I guess my best advice is to find the kit you like most and compare it to the NPD kit and see how similar they are.
I think you'll need more than just springs...(maybe not swaybars but I think its a good idea) Shocks to match those springs are a must...The NPD kit has the KYB gas adjust which are pretty stiff others have had good luck with koni shocks....Im surprised no one else has offered any other opinions yet.
Happy hunting.
-Gun
Last edited by Gun Jam; 11-29-2010 at 10:02 PM.
#6
Yeah +150lbs sounds about right for 302 vs 351. If thats all it took to get the front end to bottom out then those springs are pretty well worn.
I think you'll find better than stock performance from any of those kits and it should solve your problem.
I can however only speak for the NPD kit as it is all I am familiar with. It made a world of difference and certainly wouldn't have issues with an additional 150 pounds. I weigh about that much and if I stood over the engine I doubt you could see the suspension sag at all.
The NPD kit comes with new shocks, swaybars, bushings and springs. I guess my best advice is to find the kit you like most and compare it to the NPD kit and see how similar they are.
I think you'll need more than just springs...(maybe not swaybars but I think its a good idea) Shocks to match those springs are a must...The NPD kit has the KYB gas adjust which are pretty stiff others have had good luck with koni shocks....Im surprised no one else has offered any other opinions yet.
Happy hunting.
-Gun
I think you'll find better than stock performance from any of those kits and it should solve your problem.
I can however only speak for the NPD kit as it is all I am familiar with. It made a world of difference and certainly wouldn't have issues with an additional 150 pounds. I weigh about that much and if I stood over the engine I doubt you could see the suspension sag at all.
The NPD kit comes with new shocks, swaybars, bushings and springs. I guess my best advice is to find the kit you like most and compare it to the NPD kit and see how similar they are.
I think you'll need more than just springs...(maybe not swaybars but I think its a good idea) Shocks to match those springs are a must...The NPD kit has the KYB gas adjust which are pretty stiff others have had good luck with koni shocks....Im surprised no one else has offered any other opinions yet.
Happy hunting.
-Gun
#7
It looks like its 500+ bucks now...It used to be about 300.
Here is the link to the online catalog use the table of contents on the left and click on suspension or enter page 79 at the top nav bar.
http://npd.dirxion.com/WebProject.as...n09flx&from=2#
We know you'll need the springs and shocks so you can use these to guide your decision and look at other vendors for better prices...Take what you want from the kit and look around online I bet you can get what you need for much less if you assemble the kit yourself based on your needs and possibly using multiple vendors.
Others may chime in with alternatives...There are many good ways of doing things This is the way I went and I have been really happy with it. I daily drive the car and am quite happy with the way it sits (These are lowering springs you may not want these they will lower the nose 2.5 to 3" which was awesome in my case) and how it drives. BUT I didnt pay no 600 for them. Call them and ask about the kit for the 66 351 and write down the numbers and go from there.
-Gun
Here is the link to the online catalog use the table of contents on the left and click on suspension or enter page 79 at the top nav bar.
http://npd.dirxion.com/WebProject.as...n09flx&from=2#
We know you'll need the springs and shocks so you can use these to guide your decision and look at other vendors for better prices...Take what you want from the kit and look around online I bet you can get what you need for much less if you assemble the kit yourself based on your needs and possibly using multiple vendors.
Others may chime in with alternatives...There are many good ways of doing things This is the way I went and I have been really happy with it. I daily drive the car and am quite happy with the way it sits (These are lowering springs you may not want these they will lower the nose 2.5 to 3" which was awesome in my case) and how it drives. BUT I didnt pay no 600 for them. Call them and ask about the kit for the 66 351 and write down the numbers and go from there.
-Gun
#8
the only ones i could find were reproduction coils, they are stock replacements, which isnt exactly what im looking for, i'd like lowered an inch in the front and wouldnt mind a stiffer ride, do you have any objections to the 620lb springs?
#10
As for "stock replacement", do you mean standard or GT? Both are available.
Eaton was an original make for Ford, and they are still available. Glazier/Nolan uses a lot of them.
Before you do any of this, you should do the "Arning/Shelby drop". It lowers the front end about 5/8", and the change in suspension geometry dramatically improves handling.
http://site.cobranda.com/tech/aarms.pdf