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Old 04-13-2015, 05:02 PM
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Okay, so i got a great deal on some suspension parts and was looking for some opinions for those who have experience with the end result.

I bought a set of Ford Racing struts/shocks with new strut mounts, Whiteline adj front sway bar, Ford racing rear sway bar, Whiteline adj rear lca's, and a BMR adj panhard bar. I would need to get a set of springs if I decided to install. My question is.. would all of these components work well with one another? Is it going to affect the ride quality of the car?

I've heard some folks say not to mess with the suspension because it throws off the geometry and it never seems to be right. While others say it's the best thing they've done.

I'm kind of leery on messing with the suspension and would like some input. Thanks
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Actually I'd say you've got a pretty solid setup. You don't need the springs, but lowering (almost) always looks awesome. I don't think it will ruin the ride at all. Stiffer maybe, so if you want a soft ride you may not be happy, but you've got more than enough there to take your car to the next handling level. I say go for it and enjoy!
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Yes it will affect the ride quality of the car, that's a good thing! You'll see less brake dive and roll. The car will feel more solid and less bouncy.

As far as comfort goes, the biggest factor is the bushings. On your LCA and PHB, are the bushings rubber or metal? If they're metal, you should expect a harsher ride and clunking is normal.

I installed a complete suspension in my '14 with spherical (metal) bushings and it was a rough and loud ride. I'm planning out a similar swap on my '13 but will be doing rubber bushings instead.
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Originally Posted by redCORTEX
Yes it will affect the ride quality of the car, that's a good thing! You'll see less brake dive and roll. The car will feel more solid and less bouncy.

As far as comfort goes, the biggest factor is the bushings. On your LCA and PHB, are the bushings rubber or metal? If they're metal, you should expect a harsher ride and clunking is normal.

I installed a complete suspension in my '14 with spherical (metal) bushings and it was a rough and loud ride. I'm planning out a similar swap on my '13 but will be doing rubber bushings instead.
They are the rubber polyurethane bushings. Any recommendations on springs? I was thinking SR performance springs. I've heard good things
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Originally Posted by yourmom6990
They are the rubber polyurethane bushings. Any recommendations on springs? I was thinking SR performance springs. I've heard good things
I got the BMR UTCA032H adjustable rear upper control arm shipped to me (long story, I don't have a mustang) so if you have wheel hop take this off my hands lol
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Old 04-15-2015, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CARBIllegal
I got the BMR UTCA032H adjustable rear upper control arm shipped to me (long story, I don't have a mustang) so if you have wheel hop take this off my hands lol
Do you have the mounting bracket as well?
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Originally Posted by yourmom6990
Do you have the mounting bracket as well?
just that part exactly (I put the part number) AKA whatever BMR would send you. Google it and find the part cause I dont want to link and get banned.
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The uca stock mount is solid, just get the adj. arm.
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