the mustang isnt such a smooth ride and i try to avoid pot holes every way i can around here with the roads i drive on so i was wondering what i can do that will make the ride more smooth/comfortable when going over bumps pot holes etc that will be relatively inexpensive

 

don't take me wrong but it's a mustang. they give a rougher ride by nature. solid rear and an underpinning that dates back to '79. yeah they upgraded some areas including the brakes and interior but it still for the most part shares an old platform. I cannot even remember driving a soft cushy mustang ever, I don't even think such a thing exists.

other than making sure you bushing aren't worn and adding to nvh and making sure your dampers aren't worn since worn struts/shocks will add to a bad ride and wear of the tires/suspension parts. I'm not sure what you could find for softly tuned struts and springs for the mustang

 

no of course i know what you mean im not looking for a mercedes ride just trying to make it a little more comfortable im coming close to 85,000 miles so when i come closer to 100,000 maybe i will change shocks/struts to help it

 

LOL I didn't think you where looking for a mercedes ride but really worn bushings in places like the front lower control arms, rear lower and uppers, sway bushings, etc can add to harsh ride and vibration. I don't know what ride you are looking for really but mustangs have always been known for the most part has teeth rattlers, feel every bump in the road, feel every pebble in the street, etc, etc

 

yea im just trying to make it a little more comfy if possible if not then no biggie

 

there's not really a whole lot you can do. I feel every bump in the road in mine, but that's the way it's designed.

 

yea of course just thought id ask thanks

 

My coilovers helped... a little bit. It is still a very firm ride, and bad roads are still pretty uncomfortable, but coilovers did make a noticeable difference in ride quality. Again, not as cushy as luxury or most newer cars, but definitely a bit better

Unfortunately most coilover systems are not cheap :/

 

how much do they go for?

 

Eilbach has a coilover kit for around $1,400 but installation is alot..

 

alright thanks bro

 

Maximum Motorsport also sells kits, but the ride quality will be based primarily on the strut/shock you choose to base it on. Their kits (IIRC) run around 14-1500 as well.

I'm running KW coilovers which new cost upwards of 2300 (though I didn't pay anywhere near that much) I haven't heard of anyone else running this brand on their SN95, but I gotta say I'm a fan.

Install also isn't that hard. The front seems overwhelming because there are so many different systems and parts at work up there, but if you take your time and follow the instructions, its actually easier that installing shocks and springs, simply because you don't have to deal with compressing the spring anymore. The rear was super easy and only took me an hour or so