How about this suspension setup?

Hunter-White

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http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=5740

I am needing some lowering springs and these are supposed lower it an inch. I need something also to help with traction. This seems like a good price on quite abit of things. What do you fellas think?

 

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Ah yes, my old friend M-5400-A... I have recommended that kit dozens of times on this board. It is a good choice and I believe some have reported finding it for as little as $369

 

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Hunter-White

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Think I should get this before any of the other things in my mod's to come list?

 

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Add some MM LCA's for traction, my 10 in tires hook better now

 

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Not to hijack this thread, but would you need c/c plates with this setup? I was going to go with h&r springs and bilstein shocks/struts, but this kit is looking a lot more appealing with that price tag....

 

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No CC needed. The drop isn't dramatic enough.

For traction, add what Tom said, MM LCAs.


Correct me if Im wrong, but wont this setup decrease straight line traction? The stiffer springs will reduce the body weight transfer.

 

tomustang

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Skidzz said:

Not to hijack this thread, but would you need c/c plates with this setup? I was going to go with h&r springs and bilstein shocks/struts, but this kit is looking a lot more appealing with that price tag....

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not really but since you're taking everything off you can just throw them in, they are a worthwhile piece to suspension

 

Hunter-White

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So you guys think I should get this before anything else in my mods to come?

 

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Hunter-White said:

So you guys think I should get this before anything else in my mods to come?

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well you'll feel this pkg the most out of your 'mods to come' next to the cams, it's a good way to change how the car feels overall on the road

 

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The setup was too soft for me. I ended up getting rid of it for H&R SS's and Bilsteins. Much better system IMO.

 

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san~man said:

The setup was too soft for me. I ended up getting rid of it for H&R SS's and Bilsteins. Much better system IMO.

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That may be to stiff for him if he is only dragin'

 

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where can i find this setup for 369?

 

Hunter-White

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Yeah i'd like to find it for 369 also

 

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If you're looking for improvement at the drag strip, start with drag radials.. You can get a pair of nitto 275's for your stock wheels for about $300 and will likely drop your 60' by 2 tenth's or better.. With practice mine dropped 3 tenths consistently with just that.