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stangstooge

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What does anyone recommend for a quality suspension upgrade to improve both handling and ride comfort for the 05 V6 stang?
 
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I would say add a rear sway bar, the 05-06 suspension is pretty good and comfy already in my opinion. If you lower it, it will become a rougher ride.
 

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Yea, the sway bar is a nice upgrade. And wont lose the comfort of your ride. If you go with LCA's, UCA's, panhard par and brace, your ride will get louder...trust me.
 
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Great advise, what size sway bar would you recommend, stock GT size or aftermarket 3/4 to 1 inch size?
 

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What about GT take-offs?

I've seen complete GT take-off suspension componant sets on e-bay. Springs, shocks, swaybars, the works. Will this set bolt up to the V-6? Has any one here done this swap?

Jim
 

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I bought a set of GT takeoff sway bars for $100.
 

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They should fit, as already said check Ebay!
 
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3/4 inch should be fine
 
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The best thing I've heard of is the Tokiko D-Specs.
 
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8R01S said:
I've seen complete GT take-off suspension componant sets on e-bay. Springs, shocks, swaybars, the works. Will this set bolt up to the V-6? Has any one here done this swap?
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Yes, I have and its a simple bolt on .... forget the shocks and springs though, the V6 has the same ones. (do a search for Swaybar here)

I also recommend adding the Roush lowering springs (rear only). Its an easy mod with great results. If you've got deep pockets get the Tokiko D-Specs shocks as Jimp has already recommended. Great stuff

A strut tower brace is an easy install as well.

& BTW / I have a pair of the FORD shackle bolts that you'll need for the swaybar install - for some dumb reason Ford only sells them is sets of four > <
 

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Got a GT front sway-bar yesterday.

Picked it up from Diversified Marketing Solutions for $39! Along with a set of GT Bullit take-offs for $63 each. This outfit has a train load of '05-'06 Mustang take-offs.

Also, will I need new lug-nuts to install the new wheels? Or will my stock V6 wheel lug nuts work?

Thanks,

Jim
 
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