Need Suspension Mod Suggestions

[ckam888]

Can anyone recommend a good performance shop in the Wilmington, NC or Myrtle Beach, SC area. I want to do the suspension mods you all are discussing, but I don't have the mechanical skills to do it myself. Thanks.

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[rugedraw]

Very good and useful post. Thanks to the OP for taking the time to do this. I helped me out.

[stangNV]

arent billit LCAs lighter than tubular?!?!

[Norm Peterson]

If they are any lighter at all, it´s not enough to notice. A few ounces per side, maybe, and only half of that is "unsprung" (think suspension function here). Remember that the axle, wheels, and tires still weigh somewhere around 300 lbs . . .

IMO they´re much more of a show car kind of mod, where weight doesn´t mean anything anyway.


Norm

[ndgoalie35]

Just doing some research...

What's the point of upgrading the UCA, LCA and panhard bar when you can buy a watts linksuspension for a little more cash?

[Norm Peterson]

A Watts link itself replaces only the PHB. Control arms are essentially unrelated to either as far as function is concerned.

Not everybody needs or can appreciate the improvement a Watts link can make. Is there a particular WL kit you have in mind? Details sometimes matter more than the mere appearance of whatever item on some brag-list (aka sig).


Norm

[ndgoalie35]

I was looking at the Steeda watts link. It looks like it is has more solid construction that the Saleen kit.

[charliebrown266]

I just ordered the roush kit for my 08 gt and was wondering what grease you should use for urathane bushings,thanks

[Norm Peterson]

I´ve used a 3M silicone paste from a boat supply store. For reducing squeaks, there are a few other techniques that you might also consider.


Norm

[08StangGT_CS]

So anyone have any good updated recommendations like the ones in page 1.