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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 08:43 AM
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Arrow Suspension Kit Options, need input.

Fellow members,

I am looking at updating my rear suspension (it's hagged!) and then going onto my front suspension next year. I found a good overview of options available on Mustang360 website.

I found three kits in my price range one is Ridetech Complete Coilover Suspension System Level 2 1967-1970 and the Total Control Product Coilover kits and Hotchkis Sport Suspension (80041-2) 1967-1970 Mustang Stage 2 TVS (Total Vehicle System) kit. The Hotchkis Stage 2 TVS Kit.


I wanted to know if anyone installed either of these kits in their classic Mustang and if you had any comments or feedback. Are there other options that you would recommend? I would be interested in saving some money....







Ridetech Complete Coilover Suspension System Level 2 1967-1970



and the second is Total Control Products:






TCP Coilover Rear G-link



TCP Coilover Front


And the third option:




Hotchkis Sport Suspension (80041-2) 1967-1970 Mustang Stage 2 TVS (Total Vehicle System) kit. The Hotchkis Stage 2 TVS Ki

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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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I have no experience with coil over suspension.

I would recommend talking with TCP and Global west. I run the TCP power rack and pinion and its been a great setup. I also run a lot of Global west suspension stuff and lately their wilwood based brake Ive been really happy with their stuff and I think their coil over system would be excellent as well.

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Old Jul 18, 2017 | 07:14 AM
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I have the TCP CO in the front, the kit came installed with the car when I bought it. I like the kit but have not really pushed it too hard. I could tell you that the car drives straight as an arrow, i have no complaints when driving over a bumpy road. I plan going with the rear matching kit here in a couple of weeks along with the sway bar. I'll be paring it with the electric steering kit as well.
Old Jul 18, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Loots
what vehicle is this? late model?
Old Jul 21, 2017 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Gun Jam
Loots
what vehicle is this? late model?

Its my beater 1966 Mustang Fastback GT..
Old Jul 21, 2017 | 02:30 PM
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Pot, why would you CO in the front and then stick with leaf springs in the rear?
Old Jul 22, 2017 | 12:11 AM
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who made an electric power rack for that 66 system Loots?
Old Jul 22, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by loots06
Pot, why would you CO in the front and then stick with leaf springs in the rear?
Loots, I didn't plan on mixing kits. I planned on doing a Full kit from one mfg.
Old Jul 22, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gun Jam
who made an electric power rack for that 66 system Loots?

The after market,
http://www.cjponyparts.com/electric-...-1966/p/PSKE1/



Originally Posted by PotteryPal
Loots, I didn't plan on mixing kits. I planned on doing a Full kit from one mfg.
cool
Old Jul 22, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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I'll throw a slightly different possible option, of a complete package that also will stiffen the entire car.
Price is not cheap, but as an entire setup starts to look a little more competitive.
Front and rear, plus



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