Mustang Suspension Help

Joe Scrivens · Sep 12, 2014

ok so i'm "past the performance "aspect and now i'm trying to keep the tires on the road.

my suspension is completely shot.

its the Original shocks and springs from factory.

i just ordered these for the rear:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mon-ma810/overview/year/1988/make/ford/model/mustang

was this a bad idea?

also does the rear end have whats known as QUAD SHOCKS that i neew to upgrade too?

after shock ill be getting up and lower control arms and welding in my torque boxes.

now what goes in the front?

shocks or struts? i'm confused between the two names or are they the same thing?

can I get away with using cheaper shocks/struts for the fronts?

usually 90/10 is what is recommended for suspension so if I get cheapo PEPBOYS shocks for the front wouldn't that work ok?

im sure anything i put will be better than what is there now!

thanks!

mikestang63 · Sep 12, 2014

what is your goal- oem replacement, street upgrade, street/strip/strip?
Are you talking about replacing shocks, springs, control arms?

The first thing to do is add full length subframes if you don't have them- maxumum motorsports are what I recommend

Joe Scrivens · Sep 16, 2014

mikestang63 said:
what is your goal- oem replacement, street upgrade, street/strip/strip?
Are you talking about replacing shocks, springs, control arms?

The first thing to do is add full length subframes if you don't have them- maxumum motorsports are what I recommend

hey I am just trying to get a hold of my cars stability.

the shocks and springs are OEM and they are BOUNCY

i want street strip but more strip than street.

i dont mind a fairly hard ride as long as it helps grip!

yes subframe and rollcage were coming soon too

Sharad · Sep 16, 2014

I recommend Strange 10-way adjustable shocks & struts for the best of both worlds scenario.

wolfe67 · Sep 16, 2014

I just upgraded my suspension. ..front I went with upr kmember and coil overs with strange 10way adjustables with 150lb springs.....rear I actually took off my eibach draglaunch springs with airbags and put a set of used stock springs in an cut off one coil and went with Viking double adjustable shocks. So for dragracing my 60fts went fron high 1.5s to mid 1.4s and if I wana run it to a car show or just take it out for a sunday drive I just set the front an rear suspension accordingly.

2000xp8 · Sep 17, 2014

I'd rethink your entire list. Using cheap suspension parts will only leave you doing the work twice.
Struts go in the front.
Yes there is quad shocks.
90/10's are drag struts, it's still going to be bouncy.
More strip than street is always going to give you poor handling and a bouncy ride.

You can get qa1 or strange adjustable shocks and struts at a decent price.

Yes, i'd return those shocks you ordered.

Joe Scrivens · Oct 6, 2014

2000xp8 said:
I'd rethink your entire list. Using cheap suspension parts will only leave you doing the work twice.
Struts go in the front.
Yes there is quad shocks.
90/10's are drag struts, it's still going to be bouncy.
More strip than street is always going to give you poor handling and a bouncy ride.

You can get qa1 or strange adjustable shocks and struts at a decent price.

Yes, i'd return those shocks you ordered.

I sent them back. I am going to find what will work better.

I think strange is the way to go!

90lxcoupe · Oct 7, 2014

What are you long term goals for the car. You can have a good drag suspension that is very streetable, simple and wont have a bouncy ride if done right.

A5literMan · Oct 7, 2014

Strange 10 way struts and adj rears,keep the rear springs and remove a coil, and some good rear controll arms. Most importantly are the subframe connectors. Don't use 90/10 struts on a car that sees mostly street time. Under hard braking they nose dive like an sob and are "bouncy". A roll cage is unnecessary unless you are running sub 12 sec et's. And plan on climbing over the door bar and have aftermarket seats with a harness. I suggest you look up maximum Motorsports,UPR,TeamZ Motorsports websites.

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