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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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So I'm looking to use the Swap2 kit from discbrakeswap.com and figured when I do it, I might as well replace the front suspension. Now, I was wondering where can I find a front suspension kit, which would include the springs/shocks, bushings, etc)? I've seen some things from others on here using laurelmountain but on their site, I don't see a kit, I see just the seperate pieces you can buy. If they have a kit listed, and I'm just being blind, please post the link for it here. If you use something else, please post a link here so I can compare.

Thanks!

Oh, and if any of you have replaced your rear suspension components, post links for kits to that as well.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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I think there are at least 8 Classic Mustangs parts retailers who have a kit.

Here are two:

CJ Pony Parts
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort

Mustangs Unlimited
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/Sub...suspensionkits

Stef

Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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I bought the grab a trac front and rear suspension from mustang plus....I love it !Scott
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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I found the laurelmountain full kit on ebay. $475 isn't bad, however it's for the v8 model, and my mustang has the inline 6. Until I swap the engine out to a 351, I won't be doing the suspension at this time.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Im really happy with the street bandit handling kit from NPD married up to some global west A arms and strut rods with monte carlo bar to boot with 1" lowering leaf springs in the rear to compensate for the 3"(ish) drop in the front.
Really great.

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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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I bought laurelmountain's super suspension kit that included front and rear and it was decent for the price. If I could go back and do it again, I'd throw in alittle more money and go with opentracker. I got front and rear, minus the steering pieces, for 677 total.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Grab a Trak from Mustangs plus. I cant complain so far.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Something like this?

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/pr...131&page=1

and this?

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/pr...080&page=1
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Yes, or depending on how much needs to be replaced you could consider the kit I bought that comes with both front and rear.

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/pr...t=0&page=1

Alot of guys here dont care for it cuz they saythe poly bushingssqueak once it breaks in, but I have had mine for about 2 months now, and no squeaks yet.


Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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White Lithium Grease works well on the bushings.

One difference I see in what you posted vs what I posted, is the spring kit listed is the 8504 and the one I listed was 8505 which I believe makes the car 1" lower in the front while keeping the rear at stock height. Big difference?



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