rear end swap

04gttang · March 6th, 2009, 01:58 PM

i have an 04 gt and i had heard the 04 cobras have the independant suspension. couuld you swap out and independant and if you can how hard would it be??

Fluffy The Rhino · March 6th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Is there any particular reason why you'd want to?

Jazzer The Cat · March 6th, 2009, 08:11 PM

Yes

The IRS suspension is a direct bolt-in application, but have the same question as the Fluffster. It was designed to fit into the sn95 without any modification and is considered to be a pretty poor IRS by those in the know.

Most who want to make serious HP or take a good tip-toe through the twisties, swap it out for the SRA.

HTH

Jazzer

ModMustang97GT · March 7th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Generally you would assume correct that the IRS would be better. However, in the case of the Cobra IRS compared to the solid axle, People tend to dissagree. The IRS have an issue with wheele hop that can not entirely be removed. They also do not have the best geometry. Normally when a car is designed with IRS in mind, they can adjust where all the connection points are to be optimized for the IRS. But since Cobra's just ahve irs shoved into the place designed for a Live Axle, its a little problematic. Don't get me wrong, the system works, and may have some ride quality differences stock. But otherwise, the Solid axle is considered a better all round piece. With after market parts, its far stronger and much stiffer on the road and track. And its already like 200 lbs or more lighter.

04gttang · March 7th, 2009, 06:22 PM

i dont want to swap i love my solid i was just listening to some guys talk about it and i figured i would throw it out there and see what everyone else thought

March 6th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#1
04gttang Newbie 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	rear end swap i have an 04 gt and i had heard the 04 cobras have the independant suspension. couuld you swap out and independant and if you can how hard would it be??

March 6th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#2
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March 7th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#4
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Generally you would assume correct that the IRS would be better. However, in the case of the Cobra IRS compared to the solid axle, People tend to dissagree. The IRS have an issue with wheele hop that can not entirely be removed. They also do not have the best geometry. Normally when a car is designed with IRS in mind, they can adjust where all the connection points are to be optimized for the IRS. But since Cobra's just ahve irs shoved into the place designed for a Live Axle, its a little problematic. Don't get me wrong, the system works, and may have some ride quality differences stock. But otherwise, the Solid axle is considered a better all round piece. With after market parts, its far stronger and much stiffer on the road and track. And its already like 200 lbs or more lighter. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

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March 7th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#5
04gttang Newbie 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont want to swap i love my solid i was just listening to some guys talk about it and i figured i would throw it out there and see what everyone else thought

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