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

Remove Quad Shocks? They are in my way

  • Thread starter Thread starter saleenx029
  • Start date Start date Jul 2, 2004

saleenx029

New Member
Jun 10, 2004
117
0
0
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 2, 2004
#1
  • Jul 2, 2004
  • #1
Is it bad to remove the quad shocks on a fox or SN-95 style mustang? I care only about drag performance and I want to fit wider tires. Some tell me to do it while others say don't. Do a lot of you guys remove them?
 

stangbear427

Active Member
Nov 11, 2002
2,401
1
49
New England
Jul 2, 2004
#2
  • Jul 2, 2004
  • #2
You may have a wheel hop problem without them (it's what they are there to stop) or you may not. Seems to differ from car to car. You can steal some room by turning them around sometimes.
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end
15 Year Member
Nov 11, 2003
6,945
1,598
223
Northern KY
Jul 2, 2004
#3
  • Jul 2, 2004
  • #3
I say go for it if you've got aftermarket control arms, if not i'd wait untill you get'em or you're going to wheel hop like crazy.
 

saleenx029

New Member
Jun 10, 2004
117
0
0
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 2, 2004
#4
  • Jul 2, 2004
  • #4
Already have aftermarket control arms and already turned them (quads) around but they are still gonna be in the way I think. I want to fit some 275-40-18's and they just seem to be in the way, I am just real paranoid of wheel hop, I need to still be able to sit and roast tires at a whim and of coarse be able to launch really hard from the line at the track. If I do remove them and still get wheel hop, what can I do to get rid of the wheelhop and still keep the quad shocks off?
 

stangbear427

Active Member
Nov 11, 2002
2,401
1
49
New England
Jul 2, 2004
#5
  • Jul 2, 2004
  • #5
You'd have to go to coilovers. If you get wheels with the backspacing far enough out, you may not have a problem fitting them though.
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end
15 Year Member
Nov 11, 2003
6,945
1,598
223
Northern KY
Jul 2, 2004
#6
  • Jul 2, 2004
  • #6
Real nice UCLs and LCLs, some drag shocks and springs, and an air bag in the right spring should pretty much end all wheel hop.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Wheels-Tires Quad shock quandry
  • gearhead77
  • Apr 22, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
13
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 27, 2024
Jarhead67
J
Removing speedo cable from the VSS
  • 91AOD5.0LX
  • Mar 25, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
27
Views
863
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
91AOD5.0LX
5
Hello fellow Mustang fanatics.
  • 580HP*428Cj
  • Apr 2, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
2
Views
200
The Welcome Wagon Apr 2, 2026
General karthief
B
water pump installation questions
  • B0udreaux
  • Feb 5, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
38
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 28, 2026
General karthief
Fox Ideas for Theft Deterrence in Storage
  • Clutchfork
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
38
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Dec 1, 2025
91AOD5.0LX
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?