And the next upgrade should be?

txredgt

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What should the next step in the building process be? I am going to get either subframes and have them installed by someone else or caster/camber and shocks/struts to go along with the springs I already have. I would install the suspension stuff myself. The subframes will be the cheaper route and both will be done eventually so I am thinking subframes are the way to go for now but the thought of a slightly lower ride seems so enticing. What says stangnet?

 

Flghtmstr1

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Get the subframes first, then upgrade the suspension. The subframe connectors will reduce the "5th spring" effect of the Mustang's noodly chassis, and thereby allow all subsequent suspension upgrades to be more effective.

 

mazen189

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subframe connectors are relatively cheap, but c/c plates and shocks can get pricey. Id take care of the expensive parts first, then do the little in expensive things later.

 

Sonic04GT

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I did springs/shocks/struts/cc plates altogether and then did subframes later on, so I'd do it in that order

The subframes made a big difference though

 

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So you have aftermarket lowering springs with your stock shocks/struts and no CC plates? If so, the second choice is obvious as it will prevent further damage to your suspension and tires.

Unless of course you still have stock springs.

 

txredgt

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georgio440 said:

So you have aftermarket lowering springs with your stock shocks/struts and no CC plates? If so, the second choice is obvious as it will prevent further damage to your suspension and tires.

Unless of course you still have stock springs.

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Nope still rocking the stock springs, I wasn't about to put the new springs on without the other components even though they are just C springs. I just ordered up the CC plates and Tokiko blues so that will be going on soon! Maybe even some 315's out back as well and its gonna transform the look x100!