car rides like ****

[stang2841]

my car rides like all hell.

i dont mind a stiff car at all hell i prefer it, but my car feels like jello and squeaks chassis flex everything

if i order subframes and lowering springs would it help ALOT? to where its livable ?

subframes bolt on or weld in? any real difference

 

[Daggar]

How old are your bushings and shocks?

 

[stang2841]

i have the slightest clue, i want my whole underside done

but i dotn want to pay over 700 dollars

 

[04sleeper]

Subframes and springs will definatly make your car feel totally stiffer. Get weld in subframe connectors though. They really make a HUGE difference in feel.

 

[HISSIN50]

weld the subs in. poly bushings up front can stiffen it up (but wont help with cowl shake).

if you do any work, unless the shocks/struts are new, then replace, as suggested. KYB's are the best bang for the buck, IMHO.
good luck.

 

[stang2841]

i want the sounds gone as well

 

[stang2841]

like pulling out of my driveway i got to go slow as hell, speedbumps i almost got to come to a complete stop and when the rear end comes back down it squeaks

 

[04sleeper]

Unfortunately getting rid of the squeaks and noises are usually done by trial and error one at a time. Grease your bushings and check your bushings for excessive wear.

 

[stang2841]

oh, what about going over speed bumps and stuff could i do that more confidently?

 

[04sleeper]

oh, what about going over speed bumps and stuff could i do that more confidently?

It's funny you mentioned speed bumps. When I had my subframes installed I had a muffler shop weld them in. I was backing out and went over a speed bump and noticed it right away.

 

[mattkimsey]

subframes, springs, shocks, struts, bushings, if you've got the original shocks and struts the cheapest ones would probably make a big difference.

 

[HISSIN50]

spring isolators can help with squeaks if your are shot (metal on metal). dont forget to budget for ball joints if you do Front LCA bushings - good time to do them. they can make noise too.

 

[87'GTstang]

Something major like suspension is never cheap. There are so many vital and diverse amount of components that there is a lot to be replaced and braced. $700 isn't too unreasonable although - don't expect to spend much less than that at all if you do it all and do it right.

 

[blk92stangg]

shocks/struts first

I would start with your shocks and struts first. If those are shot, no amount of chassis stiffining and component upgrades will make your ride any better. KYB are ok, but I would do some research first for what you really want, so you get what you need at the beginning. I would suggest at least the budget Tokico's if you can afford them, as they are a little better than the budget KYB's, and cost a bit more.