sixtyninestang

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions on where to start with suspension upgrades for my 90 LX convertible. I'm looking at spring kits, but I'm wondering if there's a kit that has many parts that would make more sense to buy. For instance, I bought a kit for my 69 Coupe that had upper & lower control arms, springs, shocks, just about everything. I'm thinking that if there's a kit available I can save myself some money. If not, my guess is that I'm going to start with the lowering springs and then maybe struts & shocks. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Mattie

83gtragtop

I'm running Eibach Pro's and Tokico HP and I'm very pleased the only thing I wish is that I had beefer sway bars......next on the list.

Brian

Hawk

You can buy suspension kits from companies like Maximum Motorsports, UPR, Griggs, etc. but they can get pricey. Usually you get what you pay for so don't be fooled by cheap products with pretty paint.

92Rideagain

Look into Maximum Motorsports kits, they really good kits. You do not have to buy the entire kit as this is priciest method, you buy in portions and the car will improve as you add to it.

stang8689

MM kits are the best

sixtyninestang

I've never heard of them. Does anyone have any feedback on Ford Racing as opposed to Eibach? Also, I remember that Bilstein was a name I'd heard a while ago.

stang8689

MM sells Bilstein, Eibach over FFRP

sixtyninestang

Thanks for the feedback. Anyone have any recommendations for how low to do, or do I have a choice? I live in the Northeast, and the roads suck (thank you Mitt Romney). I don't wanna go too low. Thanks

MadMan@TheWheel

Normal lowering kits ar ein the neighborhood of 1". How low is not the real issue but rather the quality of the kit you use, this is ultimately what affects your travel. Spring pre-load and its ability to absorb vibration is what dictates ride quality, and basically how much of the bottom of your car you leave on the road. Buy a quality kit, and you'll manage to keep your oilpan intact.

94RedDevil

for a vert you may want to look into getting subframe connecters also, they are relatively inexpensive and reduce body roll which is important on a convertible