Suspension!!!

[farbyhardcore]

So there are many after market suspension parts, and many makers of those parts. Does anyone have an idea as to what order you just get stuff and put it in? ex. springs first, then sub frame connectors, then control arms...etc.. Just wondering what you would suggest.

 

[FalconGuy016]

Most people would suggest subframe connecters above all else to get the frame rigid. However, if you're going to do it at once, get the shocks/struts/springs installed and then weld on subframe connectors to that new ride height.

I wouldnt worry about it if you did it the other way around though.

There really is no master "order" to suspension. It's pretty overlooked in mustangs anyways. Just make sure if you lower your mustang, include matched shocks and struts.

 

[StangPro]

Stiffen up the chassis, then do the rear suspension then the front.

 

[farbyhardcore]

There really is no master "order" to suspension. It's pretty overlooked in mustangs anyways. Just make sure if you lower your mustang, include matched shocks and struts.

What do you mean by matched shocks and struts? If I have Eibach pro kit springs, what sorta shocks and struts do I need to get?

 

[FalconGuy016]

What do you mean by matched shocks and struts? If I have Eibach pro kit springs, what sorta shocks and struts do I need to get?

Its said your stock shocks and struts will wear out very fast, especially with that kit. You just have to buy shocks and struts valved for around the ft/lb rating of your springs. You could go for a blue tokico kit on ebay for like 230-250 $ I think, brand new.

Also, with just lowering springs, your car's handling characteristics actually worsen. There is only an illusion of better handling with the car being lower to the ground. It does handle better on that specific level, but it negatively affects almost all the other geometry aspects of the suspension. That is just relatively simple geometry behind that. It will perform less well at the extremes of handling than it did at the stock height, and in some cases that could be considered dangerous.

 

[kstang69]

do you need new ball joints, etc?