Rod & Customs New Rear Coil-Over System

[allcarfan]

complete bolt in, adjustable ride height from looking at the springs....

$1700....I would consider it. Some testimony from real customers would be my deciding factor.

I have been looking at the 4bar set up from Scotts Hot Rods. the cost is about the same.

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

it just came out

like 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure the public has installed it yet. He told me they've been testing it for a while.

I'm thinking I'm going to buy it. I'll let you guys know how it is after the install.

 

[allcarfan]

I would definitely be interested in some feedback.

 

[mikethebike]

the quality of the Heidts unit is not as good, it seems cheap.

I needed the space in the engine bay to fit my 429SCJ engine; had to get rid of the shock towers.

What makes you think it's not as good? Cheap? We ALL know a true 4-link with panhard bar is better than a triangulated 4-link....otherwise GM would not have gone with the 2 trailing arm, panhard bar and torque tube on the 82 Camaro and Ford would not have dropped the trianulated 4-link in favor of the very same design on the 05 Mustang. Plus the square-tube offers much better numbers on vertical loading than round tubeing which is mostly used in applications where there is loading in all directions. But, hey, you have their Mustang-II on the front. And it is your car. BTW, how is that Ackerman on the II? Do you notice your inside front tire making noise before your outside front tire? A LOT sooner?
I do have a question about your choice of engines. Why did you go to all the trouble of putting a 429 in a 67 when you could have had MORE power than you could ever hook-up in a street car with a 428 CJ and ALL the work of how to fit it in the engine bay was already done for you by Ford? Just a question from a 58 year old who's been doing this stuff for 46 years.

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

I had the engine already.

The engine was from a group my Dad bought back in 1972, it was a brand new 429SCJ engine and 2 extra short blocks. They sat in his shop until I took them. I sold the two blocks to racers and kept the complete engine. I had it rebuilt using the still new crank, pistons, rods, and heads and add SS valves, hardened seats, ported the heads, RPM Air Gap intake, ARP studs & bolts, Pro-System carb, custom roller cam & lifters, and other quality parts. It's being built by a very good engine builder (MME Racing).

I picked up a brand new R&C front end from someone who decided not to use it for $1000 (they go for $2400)

The Heidts unit is not the same quality as the R&C rear coil-over. I've talked to both companies and look at other systems. The rest are way out of my price range for a street car.

If I bought new leaf-spring, good shocks, new spring plates, rear sway bar, and traction bars I've be at almost the same cost.

The heidt unit does not use the same quality components as the R&C one does. R&C uses strong and race purpose parts.

Just look at the different in shock cross bar; Heidt is one bar & R&C doubled up with an inner and outer bard for strength.

But like I said before how R&C treats their customer brings me back. I've had tons of trouble with other vendors.

What makes you think it's not as good? Cheap? We ALL know a true 4-link with panhard bar is better than a triangulated 4-link....otherwise GM would not have gone with the 2 trailing arm, panhard bar and torque tube on the 82 Camaro and Ford would not have dropped the trianulated 4-link in favor of the very same design on the 05 Mustang. Plus the square-tube offers much better numbers on vertical loading than round tubeing which is mostly used in applications where there is loading in all directions. But, hey, you have their Mustang-II on the front. And it is your car. BTW, how is that Ackerman on the II? Do you notice your inside front tire making noise before your outside front tire? A LOT sooner?
I do have a question about your choice of engines. Why did you go to all the trouble of putting a 429 in a 67 when you could have had MORE power than you could ever hook-up in a street car with a 428 CJ and ALL the work of how to fit it in the engine bay was already done for you by Ford? Just a question from a 58 year old who's been doing this stuff for 46 years.

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

Bought it. I'll post pics after it's installed.

 

[mcode]

Can't wait

Thanks for steping up ---It is always hard for the 1st person to make a move--i can't wait---i am waiting for you install and you will influence my decision for buying the unit...... P.s when will you get the unit and when will you install it --

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

the unit ships on tuesday

the front end should be wrapped up soon and the engine installed. I'd say the backend goes in sometime around the first week of July.

 

[mcode]

I wish you all the best

Have fun --as the rest of us mustangers will be experiencing this thru your project---Thanks

 

[68EFIvert]

I am very interested in your comments as well. I have been contemplating this kit or the G-bar setup.

 

[Sicarius428]

I can see why you chopped the shock towers but you shouldn't have to. In my highschool autoshop we had a 67 with a 460 in it. Yes it was tight but it fit.
Kevin

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

It's a lot nicer having the space

When it's all done the front end will be stronger than when it had shock towers and the suspension will be way better.

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

It's a nice heavy duty kit

the installation has started:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2576876/5

 

[mcode]

Wow -

You have been busy--the rear coilover looks good--How do you characterize the quality of the coilover?--How robust is the metal piece attached to the rear pumpkin?---looks good can't wait to see it on the road ---to fully know if it has bind as most members here at stangnet say it will have via the 4 link (i quess the orientation of the bars attached to the pumpkin should help?

Thanks Again for your excellent post!!!!


luneparrell bars quall a vto

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

The bracket you are asking about it .25" steel, it's very strong. Also instead of just bolting it in, it's being welded in place.

It looks like a good kit.

 

[mcode]

Welding-

are you welding the bracket to the pumpkin or the brackets to the frame

 

[68GT500KR_Vert]

Brackets to the frame.

 

[180 Out]

The engine was from a group my Dad bought back in 1972, it was a brand new 429SCJ engine and 2 extra short blocks. They sat in his shop until I took them. I sold the two blocks to racers and kept the complete engine. I had it rebuilt using the still new crank, pistons, rods, and heads and add SS valves, hardened seats, ported the heads, RPM Air Gap intake, ARP studs & bolts, Pro-System carb, custom roller cam & lifters, and other quality parts. It's being built by a very good engine builder (MME Racing).

MME Racing? You are definitely going to find out how that Rod & Custom stuff stands up to torque.

 

[jp51mustang]

Any updates on this project. I too have the R and C front end, I've got it clamped into place. All that's left is everything. Question though; how do you like the Flamming river Rack? Anything you'd change if you did it over?