Help requested on 1967, 289 Stock to Mild Performance Build
02-05-2011, 11:06 PM
#101
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Location: CT
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Holy crapm man. You've been from one extreeme to the other. Just take your time. Don't rush things as that always means more work in the end. You know what they say measure twice cut once, that is the same when it comes to cars to!
02-06-2011, 08:29 AM
#102
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL
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Hi JH,
I was hoping you could save that chip but it sounds like it's a goner. Do a search on opentracker racing or front suspension in this forum and you'll see what others are saying. Here's a link http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/ Definitely do the shelby drop and the 'better' alignment numbers and I would say roller spring perches too. The other stuff can wait depending on your priorities but I figured since I'm making the outside nice, I should make the sterring and suspension work well too. I still have more suspension plans but cash isn't limitless..
I was hoping you could save that chip but it sounds like it's a goner. Do a search on opentracker racing or front suspension in this forum and you'll see what others are saying. Here's a link http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/ Definitely do the shelby drop and the 'better' alignment numbers and I would say roller spring perches too. The other stuff can wait depending on your priorities but I figured since I'm making the outside nice, I should make the sterring and suspension work well too. I still have more suspension plans but cash isn't limitless..
02-06-2011, 08:45 AM
#103
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 37
Jack,
In this thread there's a good set of opinions and information to get you started. There is pleanty more https://mustangforums.com/forum/clas...-opinions.html Some of the info comes from those that have been on this thread already. Research, research, research! Then, spend, spend, spend! It DOES never end.
In this thread there's a good set of opinions and information to get you started. There is pleanty more https://mustangforums.com/forum/clas...-opinions.html Some of the info comes from those that have been on this thread already. Research, research, research! Then, spend, spend, spend! It DOES never end.
02-08-2011, 12:44 AM
#104
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Location: Texas
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That sucks that you lost your pictures. Next time load them on your computer that way you have them saved on more than one place.
02-08-2011, 09:37 AM
#105
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: California
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Hi JH,
I was hoping you could save that chip but it sounds like it's a goner. Do a search on opentracker racing or front suspension in this forum and you'll see what others are saying. Here's a link http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/ Definitely do the shelby drop and the 'better' alignment numbers and I would say roller spring perches too. The other stuff can wait depending on your priorities but I figured since I'm making the outside nice, I should make the sterring and suspension work well too. I still have more suspension plans but cash isn't limitless..
I was hoping you could save that chip but it sounds like it's a goner. Do a search on opentracker racing or front suspension in this forum and you'll see what others are saying. Here's a link http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/ Definitely do the shelby drop and the 'better' alignment numbers and I would say roller spring perches too. The other stuff can wait depending on your priorities but I figured since I'm making the outside nice, I should make the sterring and suspension work well too. I still have more suspension plans but cash isn't limitless..
Thanks for the link, Steve!
02-10-2011, 05:05 AM
#106
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Texas
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I am interested in the roller spring perches and roller idler arm. I don't know if or when I will ever do that though.
You don't really need any fancy parts for your Mustang to drive and handle good. Mine is rebuilt with all new stock front suspension and steering. I have a rebuilt steering box which makes a tremendous difference. Its a quick ratio steering box even though I have manual steering. The only things non stock about the suspension are 1 inch lowering springs, KYB shocks, and a larger front sway bar. It does great like this.
You don't really need any fancy parts for your Mustang to drive and handle good. Mine is rebuilt with all new stock front suspension and steering. I have a rebuilt steering box which makes a tremendous difference. Its a quick ratio steering box even though I have manual steering. The only things non stock about the suspension are 1 inch lowering springs, KYB shocks, and a larger front sway bar. It does great like this.
Last edited by tx65coupe; 02-28-2011 at 03:15 AM.
02-11-2011, 06:19 PM
#107
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: So. California
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instead of roller spring perches there is a coilover set you can purchase from QA1 that will mount in the stock positions completely eliminating the spring perch all together.
It will look like this and bolt into stock locations.
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It will look like this and bolt into stock locations.
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I'm in the same boat