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Default 2006 Mustang GT... What's a good suspension setup??

would would be a good suspension set up for the street/strip? i have an 06 gt with a paxton supercharger(455rwhp).
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If you're looking for 1/4 performance, a good set of lower control arms and a new upper control arm are a good place to start.
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would would be a good suspension set up for the street/strip? i have an 06 gt with a paxton supercharger(455rwhp).
Sportspix will post here shortly and it will be about 20 times longer than necessary and most of it will be self serving dribble. Just ignore him

On a serious note, what stlwagon said. The 05 and up cars have a very good chassis compared to the other generations when traction is concerned. Just get a good set of lower control arms and get a good adjustable upper control arm. With some good tires that sucker will launch like a rocket.

If you are looking for the ultimate opinion pm don w. He has his car pretty dialed in, makes about the same power you do and I think he probably has more passes down the track than the rest of the board combined!
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thanks for the info guys, looks to me that my next purchases will be the lower and upper control arms!!
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now with the control arms, should i buy the relocation brackets or will they be fine?
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now with the control arms, should i buy the relocation brackets or will they be fine?
I was told that you dont need the brackets with adjustable lower arms, but i might be wrong.
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If you're lowered the anti-squat brackets will help resolve any traction issues. Even if you're not lowered, they will help with the rear end geometry. So if traction is a concern, go ahead and get them.
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I was told that you dont need the brackets with adjustable lower arms, but i might be wrong.
You can and I think some do.
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You need lower control arm relocation brackets when you lower your car. For the LCAs to work their best they have to be at a downward angle from front to back. When you lower you car you lower this angle and lessen their effectiveness. The relocation brackets will restore that downward angle.
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thanks for the help guys... will be ordering soon
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