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Old 01-18-2008, 06:11 PM
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Alright guys, I need some help on picking out a suspension set up. The mods to my motor are in my sig. I have plans in a cpl years for a 347 for sure, and possibly a blower. So keep that in mind. Thus far the suspension is bone stock. I also plan on taking my car to the track a cpl timesa year.
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Old 01-18-2008, 06:13 PM
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my suggestion is :

hpm megabite jr LCA's
50/50's
air bag the right side

no need for more than that right now......get more later
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Old 01-18-2008, 06:19 PM
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If I am not mistaken, 50/50 shocks (for the rear) are how std replacements at your local parts store sell.
nitrous_bob do you know if 95stang5.0 should be using the stock 5.0 quad shocks?

I agree air bag helps, also 4 cylinder springs or specific drag rear springs, since you wont be going to the track all the time does this mean the car will see much street use or only those few drag racing blasts? If you drive much, I would recommend against the differing heights for the rear springs which is an option - an option that would preclude using the air bag I believe.

#1 I think every FOX mustang owner that keeps the stock style rear suspension hanger style = upper & lower control arms... you SHOULD get uppers that will allow pivot. this not only adds safety but can stop the upper and lower arms from contridicting each other
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Old 01-18-2008, 11:59 PM
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Ok, yes the car does see the street alot more than the track. I just want something that is gonna hook half way decent on the street and the track. Thanks any one else?
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Old 01-19-2008, 10:25 AM
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nitrous_bob do you know if 95stang5.0 should be using the stock 5.0 quad shocks?

I agree air bag helps, also 4 cylinder springs or specific drag rear springs, since you wont be going to the track all the time does this mean the car will see much street use or only those few drag racing blasts? If you drive much, I would recommend against the differing heights for the rear springs which is an option - an option that would preclude using the air bag I believe.
i keep the quads myself, i drive on the street alot , you can however REVERSE them, on each side just "end-for-end" them and you will get almsot 1" more clearance on the rears

if you use 8 lbs in the bag, it won't change ride height, and keep the car nice and level on a 3k-ish launch

and yes the 4cylinder springs help too for cheap.

i have eibach lowering springs on my car and w/ the 50/50's, and hpm's i 60 foot 1.69's on mickey drag radials

and it still handles great, i currently have the front sway bar off, so i'm feeling that for sure, but it was an experiment and i might as well put it back on.
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Ok. Thanks yeah im looking for some lowering springs. Any recomendations on brands?
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