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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Suspension mods for daily driver?

The Mustang is my daily driver. Thinking about doing some suspension mods.
May take the car to the track a few times. Just want to make it handle better. What are some kits to look at?Thanks for the info.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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how much money do you have to spend? How much of a drop do you want?
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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springs,Tokiko D specs,and LCA's.That should be plenty.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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springs,Tokiko D specs,and LCA's.That should be plenty.
Thats what I'm shooting for. May also add some lca relocation for good measure.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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I started with some braces (PHB brace and adj. PHB, A-arm brace, STB) -- all defintely worth it as it tightened up the chassis (I have a 'vert, so it is more noticeable for me).

I then added Steeda Sports and DSpecs, and it is great for a DD -- a bit firmer so it feels like a sporty car and not a Camry, but not too hars or annoying. It clears speed bumps and driveways with no problem, and looks like it should have in the first place.

If I would add anything next, it will most likely be sways (maybe just an adj. rear) as it understeers a bit for my taste, but it is certainly very good as-is.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Thanks for the info. I also have a convertible.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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get a panhard bar too, for you may need to re-center your axle after the vehicle drop.

my steeda springs and tokicos are getting installed tonight, but I bought the panhard bar to center the axle after the drop.

you will also need new strut mounts from Ford for any spring installation.

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