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Nopantz

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Well......I have had the GT now since January and my Dad is really pushing that I should work on the suspension before even doing a converter...you can tell driving it, it really doesnt have much left suspension wise. I was considering some drag springs, lakewood struts and shocks, lower control arms, cc plates, and of course sub frame connectors. Does anyone have any recommendations for companies for these items. Also would it be worth it just to go with the Maximum Motorsports Street/Strip Box which includes all of this stuff (For $1500)? Or has anyone dealt with Maximum Motorsports? Thanks.
 

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I would go converter first, then your suspension. I have heard nothing but good things from MM. If I were you, I would just do subframes, control arms, and sticky tires for now. With the mods you have that will keep you hooking easily. Just my opinion though.
EDIT: just saw that you are putting in a VB too. I would do all that at once with the converter and cooler. Sounds like some fun.
 
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Deff. go MM. Thye are great. The research they put into their products is unreal. The Grip Box is a great buy. I would highly recommend it. Build the platform first, then add power.
 

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exactly
 

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I think I am going to go with the MM Street Strip box. It says it includes the following:

MM Caster/Camber Plates
MM Full Length Subframe Connectors
MM Drag Race Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms
Tokico Illumina Drag Struts
Tokico Illumina Shocks
H&R Sport Springs
Ford Racing Perf. Parts Rear Upper Control Arms

I am also thinking about getting their brake upgrade kit since I can't afford to do a 5-lug conversion right now. The brake kit includes:

Hawk Brake Pads
MM Rear Shoes
MM Steel Caliper Sleeves
MM Stainless Steel Brake Hoses

Do you think these are some good upgrades to a stock suspension Fox? Am I missing anything you guys would suggest getting?
 

JBeezy53

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If you get that kit you shouldn't have too worry about upgrading for a long while. I would also do a 73mm caliper upgrade too.
 
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