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SAYNOTORICE

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my stang is riding like @$$hole.... the right rear shock is frozen and the front is riding ****ty, the clamp that holds the stabilizer bar on the right was snapped so i had to replace that....still rides like a$$ though ....i need some help on picking out a nice well rounded setup for the stang.....this will most likely be the last step to making the stang mechanically sound before i spend money on some more mods and much needed cosmetic work....the stang is driven daily even through the new england winter....it will be a street machine always, and i may deicide to give it some track duty a couple times a year but nothing major, i want it to be mid to low 13's' car on street rubber (555r's).....im looking for a setup that will give me good enough grip in a straight line, but also be able to carve corners on the street, and not be to harsh for a daily driver.....would lowering it with a set of new springs and a pair of fresh shocks help me out, do i need subframes, control arms, strut brace??? any advice to help me hook up will be apreciarted
 

cjones

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give the techs at www.maximummotorsports.com a call and tell them what you would like out of your car and they'll set you up.
 
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shorty1993

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its a fox man--everyone i have ever ridden in was great. i lowered mine with eibach's, used kyb adjustables(affordable), and replaced all the bushing with energysuspension. it doesnt ride any better than before, but corners like mad. if your stuff is in as bad of shape as you make it sound i would say it would me an improvement. good luck man
 

SAYNOTORICE

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yah true foxes dont ride good but mine is pretty bad... i was thinking about gettin the tockico package that was featured in the july 5.0 mag....it includes 1" lowering spings and shocks all around for $469 starting...is this a good deal???
 
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VoODoo5Oh

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sounds like a good deal...it is matched from the company ...while you are there replace your spring isolators and if the $$ permits replace your rear upper & lower control arms....im not sure what your budget permits.....but if you can go for subframes & a strut tower brace it will help to tighten up the car....the shocks,springs,arms, & brace are do it yourself jobs(if you feel comfortable doing it/have the tools) while the subs need to be welded by someone....best thing to do is shop around and do tons of research.....good luck..also dont forget to check things like you tie rods..ball joints and bearings for excessive wear .....
 
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yeah that sounds like a good deal.

voodoo makes some good points, excellent advice.
 
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