'03 GT Suspension --braced from the factory?

mneblett · 08-11-2003

Hi, all! A happy new '03 GT convertible owner. A question for "the collective" on suspension.

I've been doing a lot of reading on Mustang suspension mods -- subframe connectors, strut tower braces, lower front suspension braces (G-brace?), Steeda 5-link, etc. So, expecting that I'd want to do a number of these mods, I peeked under the car -- and found at least partial subframe rails (bolted), and a bracket that reaches to either side of the K-member and diagonally the back to the body behind the front wheel wells.

So I guess the question is: Has Ford stepped up to the plate and beefed the chassis on the '03's? Short of completely reworking the rear end, it seems to this uneducated owner that the only major upgrade left for my new daily driver is the upper strut tower brace.

Right? Wrong? Suggestions?

Thanks, all!

1998GT · 08-14-2003

The convertables suspension is a little bit beefed up more than the coupe, just because it is a convertable..

FoxChassis · 08-14-2003

I believe ALL '99-up Mustangs have factory subframe connectors (bolted not welded).