Suspension Setup

Dawgs2099 · May 30th, 2007, 02:41 AM

Since no one is looking at this in the Suspension Forum ill post it here:

So I am going to try to upgrade my suspension right now. Looking at some opinions. I am def. going to get Granetelli Rear Upper and Lower Control arms(which come with all the new hardware) Also looking at spings and struts. Thinking of getting Tokico Struts(used them on my Escort when I had it) those seem to be nice struts. But springs I am not to sure about.

I saw on AM, they have Ford Racing C-Springs for 149.99, says you get about a 1" - 1.5" drop. Eibachs seem to be the same but they are more expensive. Has anyone tried FR C-Springs, if so how do you like them?

So my setup will look like this:

Granetelli Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms - $150
Tokico Struts- $350-$400
FR C-Springs - $150

So about $650 in total for parts, maybe a little cheaper if I can find the right Spring/Strut Combo. Let me know whatcha all think.

02StangGToWNEr · May 30th, 2007, 02:48 AM

Just a thought, but you can check Steeda as well. Their stuff is high quality, and quite popular too.

the real shocker · May 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM

did not lose any ride quality with my eibach pro kit...plus my subframe connectors makes the ride a little more smooth

MATT02GT · May 30th, 2007, 07:47 PM

I know of 2 people in Colorado that have snapped Granetelli control arms at the welds. I would seriously think about going with a Steeda setup. I just did a whole Steeda setup with Tokico shocks. Awesome quality and performance. I went with steeda because they arent a "mass market" company, just Fords and mainly Mustangs. Plus they are big into the SCCA and Trans-Am series type racing.

02StangGToWNEr · May 30th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

I know of 2 people in Colorado that have snapped Granetelli control arms at the welds. I would seriously think about going with a Steeda setup. I just did a whole Steeda setup with Tokico shocks. Awesome quality and performance. I went with steeda because they arent a "mass market" company, just Fords and mainly Mustangs. Plus they are big into the SCCA and Trans-Am series type racing.

Thats correct! Steeda specializes in Mustang parts, so every product is made to fit the specifications your looking for, and the quality is great. When I upgrade my suspension, it will definatly be done with Steeda's products.

the real shocker · May 30th, 2007, 08:26 PM

granatelli has had some horror stories lately with their control arms

Garhfer · May 30th, 2007, 09:00 PM

Damn they're that sucky? I thought about getting them... ahh well I guess I'll look at maximum motorsports or steeda's instead

MATT02GT · May 30th, 2007, 11:45 PM

Thatd be a good bet. Thats why you can buy Granetelli's upper & lower for less than $200

May 30th, 2007, 02:41 AM	#1
Dawgs2099 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmington Hills,MI Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	Suspension Setup Since no one is looking at this in the Suspension Forum ill post it here: So I am going to try to upgrade my suspension right now. Looking at some opinions. I am def. going to get Granetelli Rear Upper and Lower Control arms(which come with all the new hardware) Also looking at spings and struts. Thinking of getting Tokico Struts(used them on my Escort when I had it) those seem to be nice struts. But springs I am not to sure about. I saw on AM, they have Ford Racing C-Springs for 149.99, says you get about a 1" - 1.5" drop. Eibachs seem to be the same but they are more expensive. Has anyone tried FR C-Springs, if so how do you like them? So my setup will look like this: Granetelli Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms - $150 Tokico Struts- $350-$400 FR C-Springs - $150 So about $650 in total for parts, maybe a little cheaper if I can find the right Spring/Strut Combo. Let me know whatcha all think.

May 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#3
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	did not lose any ride quality with my eibach pro kit...plus my subframe connectors makes the ride a little more smooth __________________

May 30th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#4
MATT02GT MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know of 2 people in Colorado that have snapped Granetelli control arms at the welds. I would seriously think about going with a Steeda setup. I just did a whole Steeda setup with Tokico shocks. Awesome quality and performance. I went with steeda because they arent a "mass market" company, just Fords and mainly Mustangs. Plus they are big into the SCCA and Trans-Am series type racing. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

May 30th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#6
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	granatelli has had some horror stories lately with their control arms __________________

May 30th, 2007, 09:00 PM	#7
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,790 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn they're that sucky? I thought about getting them... ahh well I guess I'll look at maximum motorsports or steeda's instead __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

May 30th, 2007, 02:48 AM	#2
02StangGToWNEr Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just a thought, but you can check Steeda as well. Their stuff is high quality, and quite popular too.

May 30th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#8
MATT02GT MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thatd be a good bet. Thats why you can buy Granetelli's upper & lower for less than $200 __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

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