Does Anyone Make A Bolt On And Go Coilover Kit?

mob · Aug 26, 2012

I really want the fender to sit juts about on the tires. No gap. And that's the reason I want to be able to adjust, my car isnt daily driver so I dont carry large things in the trunk but I still want to be able to raise and lower. Also want to be able to sell my Eibach's again so dont want to cut these. I dont have the money for coilovers or weight jackers right now so I am still weighing my options while I save up. Was also thinking about getting some 4cyl spings and cutting them a little.

mob · Aug 27, 2012

Got one side all finished and lowered today, just to let people know if you plan on running large wheels up front you will most likely need a spacer. I had to use a 1/8" spacer for my 9's to clear the strut and could really use another 1/8", clearance is TIGHT.

CC's on one side lol

Other side on springs

pissedoff92 · Aug 29, 2012

How did you go about setting up the CC plates alignment wise. I woulda bought some but this is one of the things I'm leary of. And I dont trust any of the hack job garages around here to align my car. With my luck Id have 50psi on one side and 20psi on the other when I get it back from the shop.

mob · Aug 29, 2012

I've had my car for a while and really can say I've never needed them. Only reason I got them was because I had to with the coilovers. Unless you track race your car or lower your car a lot I personally dont see the need for them. Even on my Eibach Pro-kit springs, when I bought my new rack and pinion, and tie rods, I counted the threads and put them back to where the old ones were and car drove perfectly straight, never even got it aligned.

Now if you decide you do want to go with CC plates definitely dont take it to a Tires Plus. Find yourself a reputable mustang shop, or someone who deals with lowered cars, might cost a little more but will be well worth it.

MFE92 · Aug 30, 2012

pissedoff92 said:
How did you go about setting up the CC plates alignment wise. I woulda bought some but this is one of the things I'm leary of. And I dont trust any of the hack job garages around here to align my car. With my luck Id have 50psi on one side and 20psi on the other when I get it back from the shop.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/handling/931155-how-do-your-own-alignments-low-cost-effective.html

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RacEoHolic330 · Aug 30, 2012

MFE92 said:
http://forums.corral.net/forums/handling/931155-how-do-your-own-alignments-low-cost-effective.html

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That is an awesome write-up you did a while ago. What do you think about MM's alignment tools that they sell?

MFE92 · Aug 30, 2012

I've never used them, but my guess is they're pretty top-notch.

Sharad · Aug 31, 2012

I just want to throw this in there because this thread is all over the place now. I'm actually not a huge fan of coilovers on the back of a 79-93 Fox. When I put mine on, I lost just enough tire clearance (on 275/60-15s) that I ended up having to relocate them inside the framerails. $$$

Anyway, this kit allows you to adjust the height of the rear end with the springs in the stock location, keeping the normal style LCAs. It also gives you essentially unlimited spring choices.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-adjustable-spring-mount-springs.html

mob · Aug 31, 2012

Yea, I've heard that the stock suspension setup is better than coil over setup in the stock shock location. I already ordered my setup though, because of the offset of my wheels I already plan on running at least a 1/4" spacer. That adjustable spring mount actually looks like an awesome idea, I wasn't to sure what it actually was when I first saw it but I get it now. Only thing that turns me off about it is having to get it welded in, eekkk.

pissedoff92 · Sep 2, 2012

Ahh come on welding is easy. BTW mfe92 thanks for the link I favorited it.

Prymetime1 · Feb 22, 2013

digging up an old thread to hopefully help some other stangnetters out. I checked back with Raceland since I reached out a while ago following up on this thread. They now have the 79-93 mustang set up on their site. I did some research on other forums regarding the quality and it was all good feedback. The rep I spoke with, David, mentioned that these kits would be available in March and their site would be updated with instructioanl videos. I am leaning towards this set up as it seems to be the most cost effective way of getting an adjustable suspension. Its priced right too. at about 550 delivered to the door.

Prymetime1 · Feb 22, 2013

Forgot to mention, the set up consist of 220lb front springs and 250lb for the rears. He said the test cars all rode very well. Do these rates sound good for a ocassionally driven street car?

90lxcoupe · Feb 22, 2013

Prymetime1 said:
Forgot to mention, the set up consist of 220lb front springs and 250lb for the rears. He said the test cars all rode very well. Do these rates sound good for a ocassionally driven street car?

"Rides very well" is pretty subjective. Those rates sound terrible to me, not gonna be a forgiving ride thats for sure. Also, rear stock location coilovers might be fine for cruising around. But the factory shock mounting point is not designed to support the weight of the car, and when you move the spring directly under it, thats what you are doing. Its not going to be useful in any kind of aggressive driving.

Prymetime1 · Feb 22, 2013

http://www.racelandus.com/coilovers/ford-coilover-kits/ford-mustang-coilovers-1979-1993.html

The rear set up utlizes the adjustable spring perches that are attached at the lca. Not sure how that attaches to the lca but from the link posted elsewhere upr sells ones that are welded on. Does this system work well for these cars? Any experiance with the adj spring perches? any sort of power ranges were this application would not be safe?
I am getting ready to redo the suspension on my car so this system looks pretty attractive considern its cost.

Sharad · Feb 22, 2013

UPR's setup can be used in all out racecars, no hp limitation. I'm not sure about the other setup.

Prymetime1 said:
http://www.racelandus.com/coilovers/ford-coilover-kits/ford-mustang-coilovers-1979-1993.html

The rear set up utlizes the adjustable spring perches that are attached at the lca. Not sure how that attaches to the lca but from the link posted elsewhere upr sells ones that are welded on. Does this system work well for these cars? Any experiance with the adj spring perches? any sort of power ranges were this application would not be safe?
I am getting ready to redo the suspension on my car so this system looks pretty attractive considern its cost.

madspeed · Feb 22, 2013

ive got the upr setup also

mob · Feb 23, 2013

Prymetime1 said:
http://www.racelandus.com/coilovers/ford-coilover-kits/ford-mustang-coilovers-1979-1993.html

The rear set up utlizes the adjustable spring perches that are attached at the lca. Not sure how that attaches to the lca but from the link posted elsewhere upr sells ones that are welded on. Does this system work well for these cars? Any experiance with the adj spring perches? any sort of power ranges were this application would not be safe?
I am getting ready to redo the suspension on my car so this system looks pretty attractive considern its cost.

That kit just uses adjustable spring perches in the stock location. UPR sells that too, but they're not coilovers. That setup should probably work fine for your though, I dont have any expereience with those adjustable perches so I dont know how low or high you can go. I believe UPR sells one that lets you use a coilover type spring in the stock location giving you much more options in spring length and rates. The rates you listed sound pretty stiff but not undriveable.

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