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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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I have an 82 mustang and the suspension has got to go. Any suggestions for the rear. I was considering lowerings springs.....possibly

Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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ok we need a little more info... is it ur DD? do you care more about handling or drag racing? do you want a corner carver? or a straight line weight transfering set up?

Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Yes its my daily driver but it will see occasional the track occasionally. I wanted something good for both. Ive only had the car for 2 months and i have minimal mods. mainly wanted a streetable reasonably priced suspension that would get my power to the ground without sacrificing the fact that its a dd.
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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my buddy has an 85 and he put some aftermarket shocks and struts on (nothing fancy) and subframe connectors and a strut tower and it made a huge difference. he still has stock springs too.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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well all around is hard to get.... usually ur geared for one or the other... ill suggest subframe connectors, and strange struts/shocks.... their adjustable and i run them up front.... awesome struts, glad i bought them... deffinatly get a lowering spring in the rear, and up front, either lowering springs, or 4 banger springs, which will not handle as good as a lowering spring, but will drop it SOME and help w. drag racing.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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time for an 8.8 swap
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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yea well i have the following mods so far- 8.8 rear, sub frame connectors, long tube headers, x-pipe, flowmaster catback, holley 650 double pumper, accel coil plugs and cap and rotor, ac elim kit, underdrive pullies, and solid motor mounts.

my main concern was that i heard that FMS lowering springs kind of sucked and BBK or Eibachs were the way to go.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Steeda and H&R make good springs as well from what i've heard.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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I HAD FMS springs..... now I have Eibachs
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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I have the Eibachs drag launch springs.And i like them!
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