Well I am about to do a front disc conversion on my 66, I am also going to do the Shelby drop, and throw on new front/rear suspension (grab-a-trac). Here is where I need some help. There are power steering stops on the lower control arm but no power steering on the car. Should I leave the stops on or yank em'? Any pros or cons either way? I also have a few extra bucks and I'm trying to decide if I should throw on adjustable strut rods or THESE roller spring perches. Does anyone have any sage-like advice they can throw my way on this? I am going with THIS kit from CSRP for the brakes. I have no desire to race this car, but I do like to jump on it often while using her as a "daily driver".

Thanks

Big Nate

 

What's the difference between power steering stops and manual steering stops? My '65 (manual steer) required the stops to be ground about 1/4 inch with the CSRP swap.

 

Well I could be dead wrong, but I didn't think steering stops were on a manual steering setup.

 

Yep, you're dead wrong. See my post above.

http://www.mustangsteve.com/granadadiscs.html

See part 2. This tells how and where to trim them.

 

On the adjustable strut rod question, I think you will be well satisfied with the TCP adjustable ones.
http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCa...ut_rod_kit.htm

 

Thanks for clearing up the steering stop bit, I feel a little less dumb now. Let me clarify my other question. What will give me better bang for my buck, adjustable strut rods or roller perches? I only have enough dough for one or the other.

 

I would say the spring perches becaue theres so much weight on them (much more than the actual weight of the car due to leverage) but I dont have any actual experience with the parts in question,nor do I know anyone who does.

 

Best bang for the buck...
Well they both make quite an improvement.
I have both the roller spring perches from Opentracker and adjustable strut rods from Streetortrack and I wouldn't want to drive a classic Mustang without either one!

The spring perches really help the suspension react faster and help create a smoother ride.

Adjustable strut rods make alignments a lot easier, especially with the Shelby drop. They also eliminate suspension binding at the front rubber mount with the use of a heim joint giving the driver better road feedback.

Well, I guess roller perches are cheaper $225 vs $320 for adjustable strut rods.

 

I agree with going with both of them too Matt. Maybe the piggy bank will grow enough in the next few months to get both.

 

bignatesan it would be great if you could do a write up on your opinion of this kit after its installed and how the install went. pics are a plus! thanks.