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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Strut tower brace worth it? Going for $120 on AM just wondering if it is worth it to invest in or am I better saving that cash and putting it to something else?
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Put your $$$ somewhere else...

What susp. mods do you currently run? (links and specific part numbers, please)

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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Only some UPR LCA's (bought them used, not sure of specific part).. Since you said put that money somewhere else I'll prob start with SFC's. What does a shop normally charge for install on those?
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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+1 on FLSFC (not SFC) over strut brace. Mine came stock with one Gt's in 96-97, if you do get one make sure its the ones that attach to the firewall. ones that connect to just the towers wont do much since your tying two "moving" parts together they will just "move" together. tying the firewall in as something that normally wont move in a corner helps.

the full length sfc's are much better, i was charged 75 bucks but i knew the guy doing it. Prob 150-ish normaly? one of my favorite suspension mods, you can never have too stiff of a chassis.

another good suspension mod is poly front control arm bushings if you don't want to or cant afford a full k-member/control arm/CO setup.
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Thanks stangalator, Im prob going to start slowly adding to the suspension. As of now my mustang just sits at my parents house since I'm at college, but will be done in may. Then the real fun will begin.
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Please take a look at my suspension guide (sig) for specific info on what to avoid on LCA's. There is also some other good info on suspension and what to expect from its modification.

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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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i would pass on it unles u love the look or you are all about handling
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Nothing but more front end weight
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