Mustang Rear Suspension HELP!!

[mtdubvee]

Hello everyone. Its that time and I'm trying to decide on a rear suspension to put under m 1967 fastback pro touring/restomod machine. Its mainly going to be a cruiser, no track or drag racing.

I am going to have a small mini-tub, inner tub is flush with the frame rail. Im going to try and run a 305 or 315 rear tire.

I am going to run coilovers for sure. I have it narrowed down to the Martz, ride tech air bar with coilover, or the TCI.. Please give me any type of feedback on these units, I'm trying to stay around the 1300-1800 dollar area.

Thank You Very Much,
MT

[exwestracer]

Personally, I'd go with the torque arm setup. IMO, it will give you the best all around handling. If it's going to be a cruiser (performance not top priority), think about which one requires the least cutting of the tub...

[mtdubvee]

What is the major benefit of a torque arm suspension if you dont mind my asking.

Thanks,
Matt

[DynoDon]

I have used Total Control Products set up in the rear of a couple of Mustang's (which I realize wasn't on your short list) and it worked out very nice. A little pricey and to be honest after installing a TCI Triangulated 4 link in the back of my Falcon this week (same basic car) I wouldn't hesitate to use the TCI in Mustangs in the future

[Bryce]

Im using one of TCIs pieces to build my own 3-link for my falcon. It fit great and was well constructed. I would recommend TCI. For cruising and no drag racing or autocross any of the suspensions would work. Getting rid of the leafs will give you a better ride.

I would also consider matching a system to your current front suspension. A balanced car with the correct springs rates will make it a better cruiser.

[Bryce]

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=68806

read through this

[exwestracer]

What is the major benefit of a torque arm suspension if you dont mind my asking.

Thanks,
Matt

Pros:

• Simplest to install in a leaf-spring unibody chassis
• Very neutral in acceleration AND braking
• Fixed instant center (doesn't shift with suspension travel)
• Less bind under acceleration (although this depends on how a 4 link is set up)

Cons:

• Higher unsprung weight (may affect ride quality depending on the weight of the torque arm)
• Non-adjustable instant center (although I believe neither of the 4 link kits you listed is adjustable, either)
• May have low ground clearance depending on torque arm design.
• Requires installation of a lateral locator (so does the Martz)

[Coupe]

Fays Watts Link with leafs?
Light weight, and relatively cheap?

[MonzaRacer]

ridetech with either air or coil overs as thay now have both!

[bret]

I'm going to change my username to "biased"...

http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...ar-system.html

With the AirBar this is what happens when you soften up the rear shocks too much:



Not the fastest way around the track but certainly good for morale!

To hit the highlights...all bolt-in, no fabrication, no floorpan cutting, you can use ShockWaves or coilovers, eliminates leafsprings.