Suspension mods

Codeman · January 18th, 2010, 05:05 PM

Ok so I just put some new gears and a tlok in. I am curious about what suspension mods to get this spring. I already plan on buying subframe connectors. I am looking for a decent ride since I drive it daily and I want to make it mostly for drag racing. I am looking at getting lower control arms, and if I do should I get uppers? or do they not make that big of a difference. Im also looking at getting eibach drag shocks. Would these be a pretty good start as far as my suspension goes?

ZachsV6 · January 18th, 2010, 05:23 PM

I don't think anyone believes the IRS was ever meant for drag racing because of wheel hop. However, i put one in my car, replaced all the rubber bushings with Delrin and aluminum, put Bilsteins on it and even with POS Goodyear GS tires that are KNOWN to hop on any car, i don't get any perceptable hop. Plus I got the benefit of the 8.8 rear.

I drive my car every day and for that reason I put in the IRS. It rides like no other and even with the rigid bushings I haven't noticed an increase in NVH. I still have the rubber subfame bushings and that would be why.

I spent about $2k putting it in my car including all the bushings and bearings I replaced.

I'd drop the SRA for the IRS any day unless you were making a dedicated, "trailer it to events" dragster. Spend the SRA money on a used IRS and then put the right bushings in it, you'll pwn.

-Zach

Codeman · January 19th, 2010, 01:51 PM

ok, but i dont want to go irs, i just rebuilt everything in my rear axle. and plus, i would rather spend the 2k elsewhere. so as far as control arms go, should i get bother uppers and lowers?

also would it be a decent setup if i had new control arms, subframe connectors, and eibach drag springs?

ZachsV6 · January 19th, 2010, 08:20 PM

Subframe connectors are a must in any performance mustang. Always. Full Length, make them a priority.

Control arms. There are some good ones out there that free up weight and allow you adjust pinion angle, things like that. It never hurts to upgrade but I dunno if I'd make it a priority just yet.

Drag springs, any of them, are funky to drive on every day, weirder if you get the matching shocks. They are hellacious when launching tho and can really let your car hook up.

Codeman · January 19th, 2010, 08:33 PM

alright. well what would be the best option to go for a dd street strip stang? you seem to know a lot in the suspension area and i would like your input.

JTs03v6 · January 19th, 2010, 09:51 PM

If you are setting it up for the street/strip than eibachs drag springs are the way to go. Just make sure that you have a good drag radial out back and you will hook pretty decent.
Your biggest thing is going to be the auto. You need to get a stall to get you out the hole quicker.

Codeman · January 19th, 2010, 10:49 PM

I have a 5spd so I wont need the converter. And do the drag springs ride close to stock? or are they dramatically different?

January 18th, 2010, 05:05 PM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Suspension mods Ok so I just put some new gears and a tlok in. I am curious about what suspension mods to get this spring. I already plan on buying subframe connectors. I am looking for a decent ride since I drive it daily and I want to make it mostly for drag racing. I am looking at getting lower control arms, and if I do should I get uppers? or do they not make that big of a difference. Im also looking at getting eibach drag shocks. Would these be a pretty good start as far as my suspension goes? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 18th, 2010, 05:23 PM	#2
ZachsV6 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think anyone believes the IRS was ever meant for drag racing because of wheel hop. However, i put one in my car, replaced all the rubber bushings with Delrin and aluminum, put Bilsteins on it and even with POS Goodyear GS tires that are KNOWN to hop on any car, i don't get any perceptable hop. Plus I got the benefit of the 8.8 rear. I drive my car every day and for that reason I put in the IRS. It rides like no other and even with the rigid bushings I haven't noticed an increase in NVH. I still have the rubber subfame bushings and that would be why. I spent about $2k putting it in my car including all the bushings and bearings I replaced. I'd drop the SRA for the IRS any day unless you were making a dedicated, "trailer it to events" dragster. Spend the SRA money on a used IRS and then put the right bushings in it, you'll pwn. -Zach __________________ 2000 V6 Conv Stock motor Modded IRS, brakes Last edited by ZachsV6; January 18th, 2010 at 05:26 PM.

January 19th, 2010, 01:51 PM	#3
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	ok, but i dont want to go irs, i just rebuilt everything in my rear axle. and plus, i would rather spend the 2k elsewhere. so as far as control arms go, should i get bother uppers and lowers? also would it be a decent setup if i had new control arms, subframe connectors, and eibach drag springs? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 19th, 2010, 08:20 PM	#4
ZachsV6 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Subframe connectors are a must in any performance mustang. Always. Full Length, make them a priority. Control arms. There are some good ones out there that free up weight and allow you adjust pinion angle, things like that. It never hurts to upgrade but I dunno if I'd make it a priority just yet. Drag springs, any of them, are funky to drive on every day, weirder if you get the matching shocks. They are hellacious when launching tho and can really let your car hook up. __________________ 2000 V6 Conv Stock motor Modded IRS, brakes

January 19th, 2010, 08:33 PM	#5
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright. well what would be the best option to go for a dd street strip stang? you seem to know a lot in the suspension area and i would like your input. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 19th, 2010, 09:51 PM	#6
JTs03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 mustang 7.48x1.56=11.67 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,318 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you are setting it up for the street/strip than eibachs drag springs are the way to go. Just make sure that you have a good drag radial out back and you will hook pretty decent. Your biggest thing is going to be the auto. You need to get a stall to get you out the hole quicker. __________________ New combo: Forged SC short Block,280cfm heads, Precision 6262 turbo, cx 31x12x3 fmic http://photobucket.com/JTsTurboBuild http://youtube.com/user/JTsStang

January 19th, 2010, 10:49 PM	#7
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a 5spd so I wont need the converter. And do the drag springs ride close to stock? or are they dramatically different? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

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