First suspension mods?
08-07-2006, 11:19 PM
#7
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location:
Posts: 4,089
RE: First suspension mods?
FMS makes some that are probably good, as does Steeda. Lakewood makes some, too, but I haven't heard about their quality. From what I hear, Granatelli is good.
Overall, I'd say stay away from the weight jackers. I've read too many bad things about 'em...
Overall, I'd say stay away from the weight jackers. I've read too many bad things about 'em...
08-07-2006, 11:30 PM
#8
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 831
RE: First suspension mods?
Put a set of full length sub-frame connectors, http://www.mustangtuning.com/maximum...onnectors.html , on and you'll swear you put stiffer springs in. Put a set of lower control arms, http://www.mustangtuning.com/maximum...rms-99-04.html , for the best over-all results unless you plan on using it for straight line performance only then go with the uppers and lowers, http://www.mustangtuning.com/staluprecoar.html . After that, lower it and dampen it with a good set of springs/struts/shocks or an air ride like what Air Ride Technologies, http://www.ridetech.com/index.asp , offer. Depending on how much you lower it, go with camber/caster plates, http://www.carjunky.com/shop_cj/bp/r...0d43b5b6c.html , and a bump steer kit, http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog...mpSteerKit.htm , next. Maybe a set of X2 ball joints, http://www.mustangtuning.com/stx2bajokit.html , and a set of off-set bushings, http://www.partshopper.com/shop/Stee...ings-m128.html , for the rack-n-pinion if you go real low. Then you'll want shorter front sway bar links, http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/must1.html , and a really good alignment job. To get the rear end squared away, go with a pan-hard bar, http://www.mustangtuning.com/maximum...bar-99-04.html , a watts link, http://www.evolutionmsport.com/evmCa...=index&cPath=1 , or a true 5-link like what Steeda offers, http://www.mustangtuning.com/5.html , which has a torque arm included in their kit as well. Of course, with all those rear end mods, you might as well go with a K member, http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku , and a set of coil overs, http://www.racingjunk.com/post/60572...e-Pricing.html , for the front.
Or just get the sub-frame connectors first and see how you like them.
[sm=dontgetit.gif]
Disclaimer:
I don't have any afilliation with the companies linked above nor do I care if you buy anything that I just spent 10 minutes linking too. Some of not all comonents I linked too I have or have used. The links are for reference to the parts listed only. He!l, if you had that much money to spend on your 'Stang, I'd buy a Z06 and be done with it.
[sm=alcoholic.gif]
Or,,, you can just install a set of sub-frame connectors and see how you like it.
Or just get the sub-frame connectors first and see how you like them.
[sm=dontgetit.gif]
Disclaimer:
I don't have any afilliation with the companies linked above nor do I care if you buy anything that I just spent 10 minutes linking too. Some of not all comonents I linked too I have or have used. The links are for reference to the parts listed only. He!l, if you had that much money to spend on your 'Stang, I'd buy a Z06 and be done with it.
[sm=alcoholic.gif]
Or,,, you can just install a set of sub-frame connectors and see how you like it.
08-07-2006, 11:35 PM
#9
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location:
Posts: 252
RE: First suspension mods?
ORIGINAL: Colorado_Mustang
FMS makes some that are probably good, as does Steeda. Lakewood makes some, too, but I haven't heard about their quality. From what I hear, Granatelli is good.
Overall, I'd say stay away from the weight jackers. I've read too many bad things about 'em...
FMS makes some that are probably good, as does Steeda. Lakewood makes some, too, but I haven't heard about their quality. From what I hear, Granatelli is good.
Overall, I'd say stay away from the weight jackers. I've read too many bad things about 'em...
