[CardinalStang]

I lowered my 2009 V6 vert with Eibach pro-kit, added Steeda strut plates and Steeda strut bar. Will get adjustable panhard next.

So, what suspension mod next? Love the cornering since she has been lowered, but the ride is rough and bouncy, probably a level worse than I expected. I use her as a daily driver.

Expense is an issue, but I want quality parts, so prefer high quality mods coming slower than more mods with economy parts.

What would you do next?

[stlwagon]

Lower control arms!

[Bethelism]

LCAs & Adjustable UCA

[stlwagon]

+1 on the UCA. Really needs some adjustability for the pinion angle.

[smokeshow]

I was looking at doing UCA/LCA's this spring based on everyone's recommendations on here. I know (mechanically) what pieces they are, but what do they do from a driveability perspective? I think I saw that they eliminated the rear wheel hop and made the car handle "better".

Is it the added stiffness in the LCA's and the correct pinion angle for the UCA that result in the better handling?

I need to know what to put on the requisition form that I have to submit to my wife ;-)

[Mr. Ugly]

Originally Posted by CardinalStang

Love the cornering since she has been lowered, but the ride is rough and bouncy, probably a level worse than I expected. I use her as a daily driver.

Expense is an issue, but I want quality parts, so prefer high quality mods coming slower than more mods with economy parts.

If the ride is too rough and bouncy with the pro-kit, you might want to consider going to Steeda Ultralight springs or possibly Steeda Sports.

You can set those up with Koni shocks so that you have less damping on suspension compression and enough damping on rebound to keep the tires stuck to the road without having a lot of harshness.

[Mr. Ugly]

Btw, what shocks are you running with the pro-kit?

[CardinalStang]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ugly

Btw, what shocks are you running with the pro-kit?

OEMs. Eibach says that for the pro kit stock dampers are fine.

One of the reasons I am asking this question is, do I go with new struts and shocks or U/L control arms, or front sway bar, etc. I want next to focus on ride quality...handeling is good right now.

Thanks.

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by smokeshow

I was looking at doing UCA/LCA's this spring based on everyone's recommendations on here. I know (mechanically) what pieces they are, but what do they do from a driveability perspective? I think I saw that they eliminated the rear wheel hop and made the car handle "better".

Is it the added stiffness in the LCA's and the correct pinion angle for the UCA that result in the better handling?

I need to know what to put on the requisition form that I have to submit to my wife ;-)

The higher durometer bushings help prevent the forward/backward motion of the axle which helps reduce wheel hop.

[CardinalStang]

Originally Posted by stlwagon

The higher durometer bushings help prevent the forward/backward motion of the axle which helps reduce wheel hop.

Cool video showing actual wheel hop...not a Mustang but worth watching to get the idea. Middle part is best, about half way through.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1SSIGSTPBo