Just wondering if anyone has tried the Heidts Mustang II front suspension. It looks like a pretty nice setup. It would definitely give me some additional room for headers, etc.
Thanks
I hate to be that guy but, try searching on this topic. There are a lot of opinions out there. I chated with reenmachine about this as he uses one in his daily driver. I am going with it as it has a lot of bang for the buck.
I know many people say that the unibody structure was never meant to handle the stress. From talking with reenmachine I don't believe this to be the case IMHO.
check out reen's website, he is located in Flag and has many options for the front end, I am purchasing mine from him (once i get the funds that is).
I won't toot my own horn since it's already been tooted, but I'll weigh in. I am a big fan of the Heidt's system. I believe that all of the old structural concerns inherent to older kit designs (from any brand) have been addressed and I flog these things regularly with total confidence. Most of the naysayers are operating under old information that isn't even their own experience in the first place, but something they read on the internet somewhere.
As long as you get over the ideological hurdle of cutting up your car, you get modern suspension and brakes along with rack & pinion steering all in a compact and relatively affordable package. You also get the engine compartment room for headers, a mod motor, or just to change your plugs with ease.
Check out the photo galleries in the "Projects" area of www.reenmachine.com for a crapload of Heidt's install pics from my shop. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Thanks for the info and photos. Now all i need to do is decide if i want to do it. It sure looks a lot better than the old suspension.
Thanks again, Jerry
I am curious as to what one should expect to spend on labor to have a heidts kit installed on a 66 Mustang, providing that the engine and tranny have already been removed.
Also is this a realistic "do-it-yourself" project for a farily competent shadetree mechanic with limited welding experience?
There was a guy in my old club who swore by the mustang II front suspension. He had it in his 200+ mph Bonneville Mustang. Said that he wouldn't have even attempted it with the stock stuff.
truedog,
took me and 2 buddys all day to install the Heidts system. I would suggest having a proficient welder on hand. Also, read the instructions carefully. I just saw a 67 that all the front end pieces had to be cut out because he measured from the incorrect point on the frame rails aft to the crossmember. The entire front front end was 1 inch back and the fenders wouldn't clear. Its a full day of welding and grinding, and thats with a plasma cutter. The full day was after the engine, tranny, fenders, radiator and everything forward of the firewall had been removed.