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baggins
10-16-2007, 10:17 PM
Like the title says i have about 3-5k depending on a few things to spend on the front suspension, including brakes, of my 65 mustang...the thing is i just got done replacing all the worn out stuff with new mustangs plus stuff i.e. new control arms, bushings, 620 springs, and i also did the "shelby" mod.

But i dont like the feel of it. I want a newer version rack, something thats like 2-3 turns lock to lock. Also i dont mind going the mustang 2 route but its not needed as i plan on modifying my shock towers. i am going to be running a 302 based motor. This car is already in the process of being "back halved" so i want the front to sit equally as low.

Any ideas are appreciated, thanks Nick

EDIT- looking for about a 4.5 inch ground clearance
ProdigyCustoms
10-16-2007, 11:00 PM
We can supply Total Control

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/coil.html
baggins
10-16-2007, 11:20 PM
as far a tcp goes it looks as it is a little overpriced for what you get... i think that i would rather got for a heidts or martz type mustang two seeing as these are both in the same price range and not to mention you get a whole lot more in their kits... or is the handling capabilities of the tcp product far better the the before mentioned
Mr.VENGEANCE
10-16-2007, 11:47 PM
you get what you pay for...
gt1guy
10-17-2007, 05:59 AM
What will you be using the car for? I see your backhalfing it. What kind of rear suspension will it have?

Kevin
Stu Seitz
10-17-2007, 07:11 AM
Give Griggs Racing a call. Bruce and John know there stuff and they make some really, really fast race cars as well as street cars.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

http://griggsracing.com/
baggins
10-17-2007, 10:27 AM
plans for the rear include fininshing up the three link as wells as modifying the evm watts setup to work with my setup.

Griggs seems to be a little bit out of my budget though-$6500+
MrQuick
10-17-2007, 08:10 PM
Short of making it yourself prices will be around that ball park. How devoted are you to making this car handle? You might be stuck with stock configuration with a spring and shock upgrade.
baggins
10-19-2007, 12:59 AM
i want this car to handle, comfort come second... i know very little about front end engineering or else i would try and tackle the job myself... i was thinking opentracker arms with a tcp rack and some good coilovers with a sway bar... sound good?
Stu Seitz
10-19-2007, 10:28 AM
i want this car to handle, comfort come second... i know very little about front end engineering or else i would try and tackle the job myself... i was thinking opentracker arms with a tcp rack and some good coilovers with a sway bar... sound good?


Besides the fact that you will still be stuck with the same crap geometry.
baggins
10-19-2007, 02:50 PM
geometry will change as with the opentracker arms i am able to lower the upper arm an 1.5-1.75 inch...
SN65
10-20-2007, 05:35 AM
What engine are you running and what is your overall goal for the car.

I am assuming that you are running a small block (302 - 347) and building a high performance street machine. Am I correct?
baggins
10-20-2007, 04:54 PM
yes it we be a small block... havent decided whether to go 302 or 351 based, as a buildup will be similarly priced, i also plan on going with a t56. it will be a hipo street car with a few track visits a year...

as far as the stock geometry goes i think it will handle to my expectations rather than having to do a mII setup but i want the car to sit low so i am not sure how low i can go with the stock type setup???
baggins
10-20-2007, 04:54 PM
what do you guys think of the opentracker products?
deuce_454
10-21-2007, 12:19 AM
i bought a track plus suspension from mustangsplus for my 65 coupe and it really... really made a difference.. you could upgrade it with a watts link from Fays2 and perhaps some sliders instead of schackles... subframe connectors and tourxue box between the door sill and fromt frame also make a BIG improvement... but it is within your budget and it handles awesome...
absolom
10-22-2007, 04:09 PM
we used heidt's kit, and it's well within your budget, with plenty left over for big brakes

it handles very well and rides/steers like a new car
CochinoFilipino
10-23-2007, 02:13 PM
With a budget of $3-5K, I'd go with The TCP kit linked above or the Global West (http://www.globalwest.net/Mustang%201967-70%20coilover%20suspension%20kits.htm) coilover kit

[Edit] Sorry, I just noticed your goal was getting a nice stance. I don't know which options will get you there. But I do know that a drop spindle may be coming our way relatively soon.