5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

Suspension

Old 06-07-2007, 01:41 PM
  #1  
blackout
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
blackout's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Longwood, FL
Posts: 2,899
Default Suspension

What suspension products are key for these 5.0 Mustangs?

I know the basic LCA's and UCA's but what brand and what type? Also what are the other key suspension components for these cars to retain traction at the track? Let me know what you guys have done and what keeps you from ripping sideways in second.

I'm definatley looking into drag radials.
blackout is offline  
Old 06-07-2007, 01:56 PM
  #2  
Quik
6th Gear Member
 
Quik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 5,182
Default RE: Suspension

for most cars non adjustable shocks and control arms will do fine. when you want the most out of your ridethen adjustables come into play. i know plenty of cars of different sorts thta run non adjustable shocks and nonadjustable control arms and cutting decent 60s

i currenty have lakewood 90/10 on fronts and 50/50 on rear. my LCA/UCA are macs [couldnt beat the price] as for springs they are hurting me so im going to swap them out today. i have a set of coilovers for the front and for the rear i have a set of springs i got from LMM. my previous springs were FRPP B springs. those springs and drag shocks dont mix well for good 60's i found that out last night
Quik is offline  
Old 06-07-2007, 01:59 PM
  #3  
harleyreb1
 
harleyreb1's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 40
Default I just wen tthrough this same deal

I chose the UPR products street kit which includes non adjustable UCA and LCR plus I added the subframe connectors to that. I plan to just keep mine a street car with very limited track time.
harleyreb1 is offline  
Old 06-07-2007, 02:54 PM
  #4  
w8less
6th Gear Member
 
w8less's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: KY
Posts: 13,396
Default RE: I just wen tthrough this same deal

check out wolfecraftracing.com
zmotorsports.net
w8less is offline  
Old 06-07-2007, 06:50 PM
  #5  
7upedition
5th Gear Member
 
7upedition's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Central New York
Posts: 3,850
Default RE: I just wen tthrough this same deal

Maximum Motorsports full length subframes $125
UPR upper/lower chromemoly control arms $199or Blue Oval has them on sale now for $155!
Torque Plate reinforcements $30 Wolfe Racing Products

Check out stang suspension.com they have a lot of good stuff too...

It really depends on your intentions for the car... ya know
7upedition is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
baddog671
Archive - Parts For Sale
20
07-26-2016 01:20 PM
Lethaldosage423
Archive - Parts For Sale
1
10-19-2015 12:12 AM
Matt's 95 Stang
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
2
10-05-2015 07:16 AM
UrS4
S197 Handling Section
1
09-30-2015 10:13 AM
marc954
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
2
09-29-2015 11:18 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Suspension



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:06 PM.