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Old 09-07-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2005 - 2009 Mustang Suspension question

This is for anyone who has already done the work - I am looking into the suspension changes people make for better drag racing launches - so if you already did the work, please let me know what you did as far as brands / parts / prices, etc.. but not including labor - and if the changes 1) helped with 60ft times, and 2) were detrimental to street driving.

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any upgrade will cause more NVH to the ride.

LCA/UCAs are the best upgrades to start with.

I used Steeda for mine and have been pleased with the results. as far as better 60s I didnt track the car much with the stock stuff so its not a fair comparison. I used the adjustable LCA and UCA for my build.
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I have adjustable shocks set very soft up front and hard in the back for weight transfer. I have the Eibach drag lauch kit also reall cuts that 60`. As mentioned above the LCA`S and adjustable Uca are great for wheel hop. I used the CHE PERFORMANCE pieces. Steeda and J&m are good also.
Now the big part of suspension that most overlook is tires. I would reccomend Mickey Thompson Et streets.
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LCA/UCA'S I get but what is NVH?
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LCA/UCA'S I get but what is NVH?
Noise, vibration, and harshness .....

That will be $5.00......
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Noise, vibration, and harshness .....

That will be $5.00......
For all I know it could have meant "Nice Versatile Hooker" or better yet "Nice Virgin Hooker"
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i put an upper control arm, lower control arms, panhard bar and tubular radiator support from BMR. Don't remember how much i paid for them but i installed them myself. Oh and tokico shocks and struts, non adj though.
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OK, so here's the tougher questions... If I am already getting high 1.6 - low 1.7 60' times, would I really expect to get much better? And is it worth doing for that 1/10th considering the NVH ? Is the NVH a real problem for the daily drivers - or does the setup really help with bump-steer probs too?
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start with LCAs and see who the car hooks. it will not add much NVH just from that. if that helps some, then you could always add the UCA - which IMO will add more NVH then the LCA
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Man you guys are using too much abbreviations for me. lol
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LCA - lower control arm
UCA - upper
IMO - In my opinion
NVH - Noise vibration and harshness
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Anti squat relocation brackets welded in. UCA AND lCA`S the basics. I used all Che Performance. I think you could find these on Ebay still. I did all the labor. The relocation brackets where like 89.00. The Lca`s where like 130.00. The UCA was like 159.00 I think.It was one of my first mods. I did not get any NVH from these mods. The Tokico adjustable shocks helped with weight transfer. They did not add any NVH. They actually made the ride better. I also got the Steeda radiator support which allows you to use the sway bar or delete it. I deleted it. I also just finished moving my battery to the trunk over the drivers side tire for beeter traction.
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Thanks for the advice all- I am not looking to be quite as aggressive as BKid.... but I think the Tokico's are on the wish list now.. and I think I will probably follow Stk's advice and try the LCA's first, then possibly UCA, etc.. that just might be the only way I can afford to do it anyway.
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