How would you you redo the suspension in 2006?

idareu · Post by **idareu** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:24 am

My car is in need of an upgrade.

What should I get?

n20capri · Post by **n20capri** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:35 pm

A simple shock and spring upgrade could work...Eibach springs with Koni shocks...I'd also upgrade to poly bushing everywhere.

You could also go with the above and ALSO upgrade rear control arms. Steeda, Saleen, UPR all make nice rear components. Do uppers and lowers…you WILL feel the difference.

If you wanted to go all out you could do all of the above to the rear AND a complete aftermarket K-member in the front with tubular a-arms, coil overs and castor camber plates.

Oh and don’t forget to add subframe connectors while your at it…you will def feel the difference there too.

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:45 pm

Go for IRS. Lots of people do it. Sounds nice but I have never experienced the difference. It's bolt in.

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:32 pm

svo413 wrote:Go for IRS. Lots of people do it. Sounds nice but I have never experienced the difference. It's bolt in.

It is? I have heard people putting it in but there are some modifications required.

Is there an aftermarket IRS for Fox cars yet?

-Mike

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:46 pm

I think Mustang Monthly covered it recently. I think the only mods are some drill some bolt holes, correct brake lines and of course the exhaust. I know a local guy that did it. I have seen parts for sale somewhat reasonably priced.

Aftermarket yet, probably but I don't really know.

ascmclarn · Post by **ascmclarn** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:38 pm

The only issue with the IRS is it pushes out the rear track just a bit more then the fenders. Will definiaty need to roll the fender. But yes it is fairly bolt in.

http://www.mouthbreather.net/IRSSWAP.HTML

Thats a good article on the how to.

Post by **negusm** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:46 pm

eeek. Rolling the quarters can't really be undone.

Can you get shorter axles or something to bring it back in?

-Mike

ascmclarn · Post by **ascmclarn** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:07 pm

MMM..not sure. You could have custom rims made with a different offset to bring them back under.

plumkrazy · Post by **plumkrazy** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:04 pm

My friend did it to a 83 Capri and used 16inch LSC wheels that are like ASC wheels, they fit without rolling the quarters. Had to drill around the quid shock area for cradle bolt up.

bigmac · Post by **bigmac** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:31 am

there are many upgrades that you can do, it depends on how far you want to go, and how you want the car to performe. if you want to do better in the twisties than you will want to go a completly differant way than if you want straight line acceleration. mm&ff has a book out specificly on mustang suspinsion and chassies that can give you some solid info

ascMcLaren Enthusiasts

How would you you redo the suspension in 2006?

How would you you redo the suspension in 2006?

Go all out

Re: Go all out

IRS mods