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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: SR71blackbird on October 06, 2011, 04:46:18 PM

Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: SR71blackbird on October 06, 2011, 04:46:18 PM
Ive been looking around for new tubular A-arms, a tubular K member and better springs but i cant find any... Ive found alot of mustang stuff so i was wondering if foxbody parts like the ones i just listed would would for my car? Also id really like a got a tubular engine brace as well. Any tips or help would be appreciated! thank you
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: Soul on October 06, 2011, 05:10:09 PM
Go to Cool Cats and read their section, outlines what you can use and what you can't.
http://www.coolcats.net/modifying/index.html#suspension
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: SR71blackbird on October 06, 2011, 05:35:43 PM
thank you soul
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: SR71blackbird on October 06, 2011, 06:09:08 PM
Alright, so I can use any SN95 tubular A arms. I found out that I'd have to custom fab my own engine bay brace. I can buy a set of rear control arms from CHE. While poking around I got curious about a 2 point G-load brace, upgraded torque boxes and a panhard bar. Unfortunately I realized it was talking about for V8 and V6 cougars. Nor did I find anything about a tubular K-member for a turbo coupe. Does anybody know if I could use these parts or will it not work on my car?
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: Haystack on October 07, 2011, 12:36:21 AM
If you mean by engine bay brace, strut tower brace, it will line up fine. I would recommend caster camber plates from maximum motorsports if you are going all out.

Torque boxes are the same. K-member for a 87-93 mustang should work, but you will need to add spacers or slot holes to make it all line up right.

Panhand bars are basically a custom setup anyway you look at it. Any parts there will take modifications.
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: SR71blackbird on October 07, 2011, 04:44:42 AM
What year mustang should i get the Strut tower brace from? thank you for your help
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: Haystack on October 08, 2011, 09:31:59 PM
I am not up on the 2.3 motors. I know the 5.0 one will fit, but not sure. Goto nato or turboford and see what they are running.
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 08, 2011, 09:49:48 PM
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Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: SR71blackbird on October 08, 2011, 10:27:54 PM
Wow Tom, that alot of use full information! I unfortunately I don't have the tools to weld nor does anybody I know. Nor the tools to make templates.
Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 08, 2011, 10:47:45 PM
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Title: upgraded suspension?
Post by: Dan B. on October 10, 2011, 09:45:09 AM
Tom.....from whatI understand, you make a large plate that extends from the caster/camber plate all the way down the tower to below the frame rail?  You have any pics of this?