I have an 85 GT that i am putting a 8.8 3.73 rear end in and i need to modify the quad shock mounts on the new rear end to run quad shocks. I am curious as to how much of a difference the quad shocks make. Would i notice a difference if i opted not to run them? If so what types of situations would i notce it in? Has anyone out there decided not to use them?

Thanks for the help,
Dan

 

most people take them off when they get control arms

 

Quad shocks reduce wheel hop, I disconnected mine from the rear end and the difference was noticable real quick.

 

what kind of rear r u using i found a turbo coupe rear out of an auto for 150$(3.73s) i might buy is this what u r using?

 

Lakewood traction bars!!! $200...You don't need that Quad Shock then...Also if you upgrade to KYB Shcoks you can choose to run the Quad or not. I scrapped my quad and run the traction bars...they make a huge difference.
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I removed my quad shocks because I have 335 rear tires. I can say that it didn't make a material diffence in the ride.

 

rm that tubro coupe rear is .75" wider so you might need to change the backspace on your rims

 

rmodel65- yeah that is the rear end i got. (mine is out of an 87) Thats a really good deal if you can get it for that. I got mine for $300 and i have to get new calipers and it is rusted pretty good.

vfast- is "backspace" another word for offset? I know it is wider by a little but i am curious as to what you mean, and if i did need to change the backspace and didn't what problem(s) would i run into?

 

yah i ditched mine after i got my summit control arms and i never got any wheel hop

 

How are you running traction bars on your stang? I thought those were for cars with leaf springs.