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Old 02-18-2011, 12:36 AM
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On eBay (yes I know, don't buy parts from eBay blah, blah, blah) I found a sweet deal on a 2007 Shelby GT 500 suspension. Looking for more I found a set of Shelby GT500 coupe springs. Both items are take-offs.

I am pretty sure I will have no fitting problems, BUT... I have to ask just to make sure: will the complete(ish) suspension (2 Front Struts L&R, Front Sway Bar, 2 Rear Shock Absorbers, and Front Shock Tower Brace [sadly no rear anti sway]) AND coupe spring fit in my 2005 V6 Mustang Coupe? Thanks for the help!
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Old 02-18-2011, 12:44 AM
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Old 02-18-2011, 06:48 AM
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Thanks. That is the first I have heard of a new suspension having a negative affect especially considering that is pony package V6s have some GT suspension parts.
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Old 02-18-2011, 05:00 PM
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Well my car came with the rear sway bar as well. 157DB knows what he's talking about though. The front sway bar is definitely a good idea though. The main problem I think is our cars don't have the weight up front that the GT500 does.
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...The main problem I think is our cars don't have the weight up front that the GT500 does.
That.
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So will it be worth it or not?
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Worthless on our cars.
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This is an excellent gravedig, sorry about that. I've got a 2005 v6 coupe and ran across a great deal on a gt500 suspension takeoff, only 80 miles on it. Same kit as here:

http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com.../m-18000-g.htm

What I'm reading though is pretty discouraging... I know the v6 doesn't have the weight for the gt500 springs, but will this kit do me any good at all? I just want to confirm before I pass on it and regret it later... Thanks.

EDIT: i just realized i mixed myself up and ended up double posting this on two threads... sorry about that

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