• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Just a few suspension questions

  • Thread starter Thread starter xexitenglishx
  • Start date Start date Apr 22, 2005
X

xexitenglishx

Member
Jun 27, 2004
153
0
16
Apr 22, 2005
#1
  • Apr 22, 2005
  • #1
Ok i just got upper and lower control arms and was looking at the install. The muffler is in the way of the lower control arm does that cat back have to be removed or atleast unbolted and pushed to the side for the install? Also i was taking a look at the quad shocks and one of them is completely covered in fluid does that mean that its pretty much shot? What do the quad shocks do exactly? And on a side note.. I need a new cat back because i have rust holes in the tail pipes. The original owner just had 3 chamber flows welded in the stock exhaust. I want to open up all those restrictive parts of the exhaust that bolt up to the off road hpipe. I was looking for a catback that WAS NOT any louder then the 3 chamber flows but didnt have the 2k rpm drone. Can anyone suggest something? Possilbly with 3in tips. And if anyone has our knows where there are some sound clips of the exhausts? Thanks
 
X

xexitenglishx

Member
Jun 27, 2004
153
0
16
Apr 22, 2005
#2
  • Apr 22, 2005
  • #2
Anyone?
 
X

xexitenglishx

Member
Jun 27, 2004
153
0
16
Apr 22, 2005
#3
  • Apr 22, 2005
  • #3
anyone at all know any info?
 

Ranchero5.0

The Voice of Reason
Jan 1, 1999
5,306
0
76
Hagerstown MD
Apr 22, 2005
#4
  • Apr 22, 2005
  • #4
Your thread asks three different questions that you can easily answer yourself or find an answer to using the search function or even brousing back a few pages. Guys get tired of the same questions... I'm just bored at work so I'll answer them.

For the control arms, if the cat back looks like it's in the way then yes you can unbolt it and let it droop out of the way (common sense). If the quad shock is covered in it's own oil than it's probally shot (see above about common sense). FYI, usually with decent control arms the quads can be removed. They act as a dampener for the stock spongy rear suspension.

For your last question about exhaust, anything is going to be louder with an H pipe vs cats. For a mello tone I'd suggest the base dynomax system.

Hope this answers some questions

Jamie
 

89MustangGX

I have nothing productive to add!
Jul 3, 2001
10,262
1
0
Mill Creek, WA
Apr 22, 2005
#5
  • Apr 22, 2005
  • #5
I didn't have to do anything with my exhaust when I changed control arms -- but I could see them possibly interfering. If they're in the way, unbolt them or do whatever you need to do. Maybe tackle both the control arms and exhaust jobs at once?
 

vristang

15 Year Member
Mar 31, 2005
4,933
101
124
Seattle
Apr 22, 2005
#6
  • Apr 22, 2005
  • #6
It seems like now is a good time to change out the exhaust to what you want.
 
X

xexitenglishx

Member
Jun 27, 2004
153
0
16
Apr 23, 2005
#7
  • Apr 23, 2005
  • #7
Thank you guys for all your help.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Suspension Rear suspension help
  • Clark302
  • Aug 17, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
327
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 17, 2025
Clark302
C
M
Bent Rear Spring Perches
  • Miozu
  • Aug 18, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
379
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Sep 8, 2025
PSKSAM2
P
E
1986 Convertable 5.0 GT
  • eneerg
  • Sep 24, 2025
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
4
Views
250
The Welcome Wagon Sep 24, 2025
Noobz347
Suspension Rear driver side sits lower than rear passenger side...?
  • 91GTstroked
  • May 15, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
3K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 18, 2024
91GTstroked
Drivetrain Rear end clunk
  • seanmahoney
  • Oct 13, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
417
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 13, 2025
nickyb
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?