new to the forum... q's about my 65 stang

[baggins]

ok where to start. well here we go. i have a 65 coupe that i would like to eventually turn into a pro-touring/ mild strip car. prob 2-4 drag strip visits a year. anyways i would like to do some type of m2 front suspension and in the rear i dont really know what the best way to go would be. i have read alot about the tri 3 link and also the watts link. what about just a standard four link? I plan on running at least 18" 315's maybe 335's.also what is the best m2 front setup? the powerplant is going to be a 351 based stroker with a t56 behind it. so far i have hacked out all sheetmetal from the back seat back and have installed subframes from the end of the front rails all the way back. i know that i'll be able to do all the framework but i dont have the tools to do the tin. what does that normally run? anways thats a good start for now i'll try and get some pics up soon as well, thanks in advance-Nick

[baggins]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/06449123-1.jpg

[baggins]

also how much of a drop can you do with the m2 setup. i am looking to have an overall ground clearance of about 3-5 inches

[Z06killinSBF]

Sounds like an awesome plan. With the M2 set-up, it'll ride REALLY low. Alot of Mustang guys will tell you that your taking alot of rigidness out of the car with the M2 set-up. If thats been proven or not I dont know. As far as what kit to get, I would say the Heidts kit.

You can get all the M2 info and then some over at Stangnet.com

[Rantheman]

between my 96 mustang I had and my chevelle I would say you really can't go wrong with the 4 link setup I know that sometimes the wheel will bounce on those systems but you can correct them with aftermarket arms second a cobra IDS would be another great way to go

[GT500KR_Vert]

Checkout my car:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2576876

MII front end and Rear CoilOvers from R&C; I like their setup better than Heidts. 315s are really big; any reason you wanna go that big? Also why the MII? unless you are sticking a 4.6L or a BBF in there you don't need it; you can use one of the many other suspension vendors.

Checkout:
http://forums.stangnet.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5
http://www.gearheadtalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2
http://corner-carvers.com/forums/index.php

[baggins]

i just want the extra room/ cleanliness of the m2... i eventually want a power adder and i know the the more room i have the better. i had originally thought about doing a complete chassis but i think that will be a little to extensive for my needs. i just want something that i cant take out and enjoy while pushing my driving skills. what are some other ideas for the front suspension setup?

[jason@gmachine]

well we have some new things coming out.

I know we have been saying this for a while, but things are really coming around such as jigs getting finished and testing to ensure the quality we we desire. The first thing will be the introduction of our 3-link. Then some other trick stuff for the front.


we are doing the best we can to get these products going. It is taking longer then we originally expected!:pat:

after the baja 1000 we will have alot more free time to get some more products going.

Jason

[Restomod]

I have MII in my FB BUT I would tell you that if you are not going with a Big Block or some CRAZY combo to keep the stock style front susp. I ONLY changed mine cause I did go BB and the room is much needed. My 68 Coupe was plenty low and still had a stock style front end.
I would not got to all that work and $$$ just for the look....but thats just my .02.

[baggins]

well whats the best way to "dump" the front end, while keeping the stock setup... i had the mustangs plus 620s with a shelby drop. it was nice as far as handling but i want it at least an inch or inch and half lower than that up front. does anyone have the directions/templates for cutting down the shock towers because i know it'll be a pain to put in the big tube headers.

[baggins]

also is anyone running a tubbed setup while still utilizing the back seat?

[GT500KR_Vert]

Get a AirRide System; you can drop it big time.

[LMDGUY]

welcome to the forum. Im doin alot of the same stuff to my 64 falcon. Im running a 18x10 in the rear and seems like it we were goin to trim up the rear seat.
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28839

[baggins]

not looking to do bags... just looking to do coilovers all around

[jason@gmachine]

not looking to do bags... just looking to do coilovers all around

where are you located,

if you are in the area come by and we can show you some of the new stuff we have going on and the several stangs in the shop, yeah i said several. lots o work!

Jason

[baggins]

any pics of modified front suspension would be great...

[jason@gmachine]

no pics of the front yet. the rear setup is getting done next week and i will have the pics for the new link kit we have. Then after that the ______ for the front to go with the ______, will make a great budget setup. Then the ______ setup for those wanting serious race quality.

we have really stepped the company up several notches, things have changes and we are coming out with a serious performance punch.

JAson

[Bryce]

check out my blog for pics of my front suspension

[baggins]

all i see is the one picture

[Bryce]

i will post some more tonight, sorry about that. I thought i would have time to load some more pics.

[baggins]

sounds good

[Bryce]

if you look through the post i starteed there is one pic of it finished and one pic with my 95stang wheels on it.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54823

[65STANG]

RRS front struts will let you cut out most of the shock towers.