What Should I Do While Doing Suspension?

[caine0]

I have a good amount of parts for redoing both my front and rear suspension right now. All I wanted to do was get some suggestions on maybe some little things that could be done at the same time while I'm in there. For example, I purchased spring isolators for both the front and back for the new springs I bought. I'll list what I have so far, and then anything else you guys suggest would be greatly appreciated. I want to get as many things done at once as I can.

So far I have purchased:
BBK Upper and Lower Control Arms
KYB GR-2 Shocks and Struts
Suspension Techniques Springs
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Spring Isolators

I also have a Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft and a Walbro 255lph High Pressure HI-Flo Fuel Pump that I want to install on a different day. So while I'm installing all these things, is there anything else I should/could do at the same time? I think I might replace the U-Joints when I do the driveshaft, but I havn't even taken a look at them yet. Thanks guys

*My current goal is be around the 450hp range after I add a turbo or two, but the car will only really be used for daily driving, not too much 1/4 mile track action. Incase that helps anyone.

 

[Goldmember]

Well you can replace your front control arms or bushings, rack bushings, sway bar bushings and link bushings, reinforce your torque boxes, add steeda x2 balljoints. If you're already down there might as well bolt on some subframe connectors to get welded later. You'll have a sweet ride. Also, if you have an aluminum driveshaft why would you want to replace your u joints on your driveshaft. The aluminum driveshaft already has new u joints.

 

[HISSIN50]

might also take a look at tie rods and the rack. if you have a new DS, why are ya talking about U joints (i must have missed something).

if not mentioned, ball joints are good. CC plates or new (poly) strut bushings (they go on top of the strut).

good luck.

 

[caine0]

I already have maximum motorsports full length subframe connectors installed. I just picked up my driveshaft the other day and it's still in it's box, I didn't know it came with new u joints.

Thanks for the suggestions, anything else guys?

 

[Goldmember]

A strut tower brace wouldn't hurt.

 

[wake]

the driveshaft should have all new u-joints and yokes.While the fuel tank is droped u could move the battery.

 

[Goldmember]

Moving the battery to the back would be a good idea. it would distribute the weight more evenly. Mustangs are nose heavy.

 

[caine0]

I didn't know you had to drop the fuel tank to put the battery in the back. That is something that I had planned on doing. Is this just because of the wiring involved that you have to drop the fuel tank?

 

[Camman]

I didn't know you had to drop the fuel tank to put the battery in the back. That is something that I had planned on doing. Is this just because of the wiring involved that you have to drop the fuel tank?

its more so you dont drill through the tank while mounting the battery.