Which Suspension package to start with.
12-12-2008, 12:27 PM
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Which Suspension package to start with.
I have an 01 gt and I'm looking to upgrade the suspension and I need some advice. I have SFC on it but it is otherwise the stock suspension/chasis. The package that im looking at is:
Bullitt Mustang Suspension Kit:
Tokico Performance Struts
Tokico Performance Shocks
Ford Racing Bullitt Springs
Front Performance Swaybar
Rear Performance Swaybar
For $509
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=275
I know this is the stock Bullitt setup but, how does it perform compared to the stock GT setup? Is it a big change in handling or should I not bother unless I go for the higher end stuff? This is a DD that i do some mildly enthusiastic driving with but no hardcore track duty. Sorry for the long post but, I am kinda neurotic and like to learn everything I can before I jump into something.
Bullitt Mustang Suspension Kit:
Tokico Performance Struts
Tokico Performance Shocks
Ford Racing Bullitt Springs
Front Performance Swaybar
Rear Performance Swaybar
For $509
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=275
I know this is the stock Bullitt setup but, how does it perform compared to the stock GT setup? Is it a big change in handling or should I not bother unless I go for the higher end stuff? This is a DD that i do some mildly enthusiastic driving with but no hardcore track duty. Sorry for the long post but, I am kinda neurotic and like to learn everything I can before I jump into something.
12-12-2008, 03:46 PM
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Its def better then the stock setup and it will improve handling. Nothing too dramatic but you know just enough especially if its your daily driver.
If I was you honestly I would go and buy some Tokico Shocks/Struts. Upper and Lower Control Arms and Set of Subframe Connectors. You can get all this for about 600 Bucks shipped all from Americanmuscle. PM AMNick for a great discount. You will enjoy the car after this because I have the setup minus the shocks and car handles like a dream and corners hard.
If I was you honestly I would go and buy some Tokico Shocks/Struts. Upper and Lower Control Arms and Set of Subframe Connectors. You can get all this for about 600 Bucks shipped all from Americanmuscle. PM AMNick for a great discount. You will enjoy the car after this because I have the setup minus the shocks and car handles like a dream and corners hard.
12-12-2008, 04:16 PM
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My .02
If you already have SFC's I would do the following:
Lowering springs
Tokico Illuminas
Rear Lower Control Arms w/ poly or del alum bushings
Poly or del alum bushings for Rear Upper Control arms
Caster Camber plates(If you lower the car more than 1.5")
Bumpsteer kit(If you lower the car more than 1.5")
X2 ball joints(If you lower the car more than 1.5")
Since you're DDing the car you don't need a new front sway bar. The stock one is good enough. You don't need a rear sway bar either.
John
If you already have SFC's I would do the following:
Lowering springs
Tokico Illuminas
Rear Lower Control Arms w/ poly or del alum bushings
Poly or del alum bushings for Rear Upper Control arms
Caster Camber plates(If you lower the car more than 1.5")
Bumpsteer kit(If you lower the car more than 1.5")
X2 ball joints(If you lower the car more than 1.5")
Since you're DDing the car you don't need a new front sway bar. The stock one is good enough. You don't need a rear sway bar either.
John
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