I am going to start modding my 91 LX coupe by upgrading the suspention before diving into the engine. Anyone have any suggestions as far as what a good street suspension set up would be and roughly how much it would run me. I have never done any suspension work but I am assuming it won't be that hard. Only thing that worries me is doing anything with the springs. I really don't know much in that regard and don't want to get myself killed.

 

I dont really have any suggestions but i think you should go all the way with this.
Dont go cheap

 

I guess the first thing that I would do is the subframe connectors. He was right don't go cheap. I like the maximum motorsports pieces, check there Website. Next I would do eibach springs, [ instructions are on the web ] and shocks/struts. Bilstien if you can afford them, if not tokiko is what ford put on your car new. I wouldn't go any cheaper than that on shocks/struts. Shock tower brace is also not to much and easy to put on. Hope this helps.

 

First off don't go for the cheapest price...you get what you pay for. Second, don't mix and match components from different companies...they are not designed together and may not work well together. I personally recommend Kenny Brown, we carry them and I won't mix one product with another because they are not made. As far as product recommendation Global West is also good.

Subframe connectors won't matter with brand matching but be careful there too...cheap isn't always good buying them from some guy on ebay who makes them in his Garage. Global West connectors are nice but harder to install and more expensive. Bang for the buck, go with the Kenny Brown Super Subs.

 

i also recommend Kenny Brown (why did he stop making stangs? the SN95 KB stangs were awesome) KB Super subs, go with them, well worth it and they are track tested.

 

Thanks for the advice. Like I was saying, my biggest fear in doing suspension work is working with the springs. Seeing as I have no formal training and never done them before is there any tips you have or would it just be wise for me not to attempt them at all. I took some automotive night classes a while back and my instructor kept telling us to stay away from compressing springs and have a shop do it b/c it was too dangerous. Maybe he just had a bad experience but who knows.

 

I just finished replacing the upper and lower control arms, upper bushings, and adding sub frames. A tip for getting the springs off and out of the LCA is to:
1.Raise vehicle and place on jack stands. Jack stands under rear frame rail. Not under the axle :nono: Remove the wheels. (edit: of course you will also need to remove the sway bar, shocks, and axle dampners/quads. )

2. Let the rear end (edit: axle) hang down as far as possible without breaking the flexible (rubber) brake hose.

3. Jack up one end of axle, which will drop the opposite/other end. Keep going as high as you can. The spring on the low side should almost fall out. You might have to step on the low end and push the axle down another inch to get it out. Repeat for other side.

4. Replace and bolt up you new arms; upper and lower before putting the springs back in.

No compressed spring energy to go flying around breaking faces, eye sockets, or windshields .
Getting the springs out was the least of the effort on replacing my rear suspension components. Replacing those upper axle bushings were a PITA. Mine were toasted and needed replaced. Hope I never have to do those again.
If you dont have a shop manual, get one! They pay for themselves on the first go around of repairs/replacements.

 

they have a tool to compress springs, just be very careful and do it with no 1 else around and focus.

 

I am in the same position as you. I am looking for a suspension kit thats going to rip on the street but also be good for the track. Ive had alot of people recomment Maximum Motorsports to me. If you go on their website you can order their catalog and I am pretty sure thats its free. Take a look at it and see what you think. And if you do get any MM parts... let me know how you like them. I am trying to get some imput on the company. Good Luck.

 

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For a good street/drag set-up, I think Steeda is a sweet choice, KB is good for road courses, REALLY good, as is maximum motorsports.