SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED!

Printable Version

Mustang Forum >> Vendors & Sponsors >> StangSuspension.com >> SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED!

Page: [1]

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED! - 4/9/2007 8:50:17 PM    rob t   Posts: 5 Joined: 4/1/2007 Status: offline I have been reading for days and would like some help.  I have a 02 GT and I am getting 20" rims.  Not a big deal but would like to know what type of suspension setup I should use for this, coilovers or shocks/struts. The car is only used for leisure and is stored in the winter.   I want the ride to be perfect so what would I need to change or add to the car(CC plates, bumpsteer, alignment kits etc  . . . . ) I have been leaning towards the Tokico D-Specs and have not really set my mind on a type of coilover, but have looked at the Eibach Pro Street System S. What would be the difference between the two other than the obvious. Also with the D-Specs what spring should I use, keep in mind appearance is a main factor but a nice ride is too.  Thanks boys. < Message edited by rob t -- 4/9/2007 9:02:59 PM > Post #: 1

RE: SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED! - 4/10/2007 4:15:18 AM    STANGSUSPENSION   Posts: 494 Joined: 5/2/2004 Status: offline Hopefully I can briefly answer your questions... PM us or e-mail us with more specific questions... A coil-over kit vs. regular springs/shocks offers major differences.  A coil-over kit completely changes the geometry of the suspension, allows height adjustability and is quite a bit more expensive in the end. A standard upgrade with springs, shocks & struts is much easier to install, and is cheaper.  I usually tell people "if you dont know you need a coil-over kit, you probably dont". I would suggest looking at the Suspension Packages section on our website. Many of the kits offer the most popular mods that most Mustang owners upgrade their cars with. Many of the kits include cc plates, bumpsteer kits, bushings etc. I would also suggest reading our Lowering "How To" article on the front page of our site... it offers alot of info... _____________________________ Josh Sadowsky http://www.stangsuspension.com Mustang suspension parts and performance. (in reply to rob t) Post #: 2

RE: SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED! - 4/12/2007 2:46:29 PM    SB02Stang Posts: 6 Joined: 4/5/2007 Status: offline "I would also suggest reading our Lowering "How To" article on the front page of our site... it offers alot of info... " Where is that How To article, I am about to lower my mustang and i would like to read it before i begin. Thanks _____________________________ 02' Mustang GT Manual *Magnaflow Full Exhaust *Mass Air Flow Sensor *K&N Oil & Air Filter *AMSOIL *Pro 5.0 *Black Cobra R Wheels *F17x9 R17x10.5 *Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Tires (in reply to STANGSUSPENSION) Post #: 3

RE: SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED! - 4/12/2007 4:39:21 PM    STANGSUSPENSION   Posts: 494 Joined: 5/2/2004 Status: offline It is on the front page of our site.... center... http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/springarticle.asp _____________________________ Josh Sadowsky http://www.stangsuspension.com Mustang suspension parts and performance. (in reply to SB02Stang) Post #: 4

RE: SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED! - 4/20/2007 10:21:46 PM    rob t   Posts: 5 Joined: 4/1/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the info. Didn't quite get the answer I was looking for.  The overall quality of ride for me is important and I would like to know if I lower the car and change the shocks and struts with the 20" rim/tire setup, would the tires rub, and if so with how much of a drop would the rub happen. Thats why I am interested in the coilovers, cause I can change the stance and height with available adjustment. (in reply to STANGSUSPENSION) Post #: 5

RE: SUPSENSION SETUP SELECTION HELP NEEDED! - 4/23/2007 1:47:31 PM    STANGSUSPENSION   Posts: 494 Joined: 5/2/2004 Status: offline There is no exact drop that rubbing my occur... there are too many variables..  One variable that is uncontrollable is Fords build tolerances on their cars. There can be alot of variation from car to car, so where one car rubs, the other may not. Usually the rubbing occurs at the front wheels first, at full lock (u-turns, tight turns etc.).  We sell our steering rack limiters http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=1333 which help prevent rubbing. Sincerely, _____________________________ Josh Sadowsky http://www.stangsuspension.com Mustang suspension parts and performance. (in reply to rob t) Post #: 6

Forum Rules & FAQ Today's Posts Most Active Topics RSS Feeds Make A Donation Mustangs: Classic Mustang Mustang II Fox Body Mustang sn95 Mustang New Edge Mustang s197 Mustang Mustang Clubs 2007 GT500 Mustang 2009 Mustang Ford Mustang Prices

Featured Sponsors

Advertising Info

Top 10 Posters
pro50sc 17932 nanaki 14694 88bluegt 14536 dan04cobra 14535 addermk2 14016 ride of the 13720 hotrods_n_bo 13332 2000gt4.6 12516 mustangman02 11995 1slo85 11780

New Vendors
Extreme Dimension
BMR Fabrication
Year One
Auto Badges
Trickflow
Speedware Motorsports
LTM Global
Late Model Restoration
Southern Mustang Parts
BrandMotion