66 Suspension Upgrade

My66 · August 17th, 2009, 02:45 AM

I want to start this thread out by saying thanks to everybody on the forums for helping me out with all of my sometimes newbish question.

Now for the next one.

I have my 200 I6 and was looking into upgrading the suspension most notably to 5 lug axles and a bigger read end. What would you guys recommend?

And as a side note does anybody know of any good junk yards or places like that in the DFW/ North Texas area?

MustangOne · August 17th, 2009, 08:33 AM

This is what we are using in everything now, It comes with everything you want.

Power rack
Disc brakes
use any motor
Adj coil over setup

And fixes the front end drives like a new Mustang.
all for less than $2500

Spiderz · August 18th, 2009, 11:03 AM

I've heard that the rear ends out of the 95-99 ford explorer (4x4) will work for the mustangs. I don't know how true this is but they come with 5 lug and rear disc. I have been looking around to see if I can't find one to measure because if it will fit, it's a very possible option for me. Only catch is all the yards around here don't seem to have any with a rear end still under them.

Countryboy_99 · August 26th, 2009, 09:27 AM

9" Rear end is an option many people go with due to their durability. That and how cool is it when you can say your rearend is 'unbreakable'.

BA Mustang · August 26th, 2009, 11:29 PM

Yet the 9" consumes the most power compared to the 8" and 8.8

MustangOne · August 27th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by BA Mustang

Yet the 9" consumes the most power compared to the 8" and 8.8

You lost me there ....

Your thinking Automatics...

BA Mustang · August 27th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by MustangOne

You lost me there ....

Your thinking Automatics...

People on another forum were saying the 9in will put out less to the rear wheels than the same exact car with an 8" or 8.8

Countryboy_99 · August 27th, 2009, 08:39 PM

That might be because they weren't running comparable gears. And the parts in a 9" maybe larger and heavier thus having more rotational mass but that shouldn't slow you down much if at all. And if it DID slow you down then it would only be during moments of acceleration (hard acceleration would be when it's most noticable) but from there momentum would take over and it wouldn't be a problem, IF it does at all.

460brevill · August 28th, 2009, 08:30 AM

i have built a lot of 8 inch rears.havent lost one yet.the trick is to build a rear that goes with your hp.

August 17th, 2009, 02:45 AM	#1
My66 Newbie 1966 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	66 Suspension Upgrade I want to start this thread out by saying thanks to everybody on the forums for helping me out with all of my sometimes newbish question. Now for the next one. I have my 200 I6 and was looking into upgrading the suspension most notably to 5 lug axles and a bigger read end. What would you guys recommend? And as a side note does anybody know of any good junk yards or places like that in the DFW/ North Texas area? __________________ "The man who smiles when something goes wrong is the one who has someone to blame"

August 17th, 2009, 08:33 AM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is what we are using in everything now, It comes with everything you want. Power rack Disc brakes use any motor Adj coil over setup And fixes the front end drives like a new Mustang. all for less than $2500 __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

August 18th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#3
Spiderz Regular 1965 Coupe, 351w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sedalia Missouri Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've heard that the rear ends out of the 95-99 ford explorer (4x4) will work for the mustangs. I don't know how true this is but they come with 5 lug and rear disc. I have been looking around to see if I can't find one to measure because if it will fit, it's a very possible option for me. Only catch is all the yards around here don't seem to have any with a rear end still under them. __________________

August 26th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#4
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	9" Rear end is an option many people go with due to their durability. That and how cool is it when you can say your rearend is 'unbreakable'. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

August 26th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#5
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yet the 9" consumes the most power compared to the 8" and 8.8 __________________

August 27th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#8
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	That might be because they weren't running comparable gears. And the parts in a 9" maybe larger and heavier thus having more rotational mass but that shouldn't slow you down much if at all. And if it DID slow you down then it would only be during moments of acceleration (hard acceleration would be when it's most noticable) but from there momentum would take over and it wouldn't be a problem, IF it does at all. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

August 28th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#9
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have built a lot of 8 inch rears.havent lost one yet.the trick is to build a rear that goes with your hp. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

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