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Old 10-07-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Question 2003 Mustang V6, what suspension upgrades should i do?

'03 3.8L manual. im looking to improve my suspension as much as possible, so what can i do? what brands are best? right now im just thinking about doing an eibach pro-system plus kit. any advice?
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I suggest first do frame connecters,they really help the car and you will feel the difference.
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ok sounds good. got any brands u recommend? btw, what do u think about the kit i wanna get?
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There are many good brands out,just make sure you get the weld in kind.The Eibach suspensions are good kits.Hang out and see what some of the others suggest and you may want to browse the road racing threads.
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sweet! thanks man.
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The Eibach Pro System Plus kit is an excellent start to upgrading your suspension. You will feel a night and day difference. Also, depending on what you plan to do with the car I would suggest auto crossing or road racing the car to really get a feel for what you want to upgrade.
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i completely agree with jacksons197 if u want any other type of brands besides eibach which are really good there are blisteins, tockico, bbk. but you can't really go wrong with eibach good luck
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thanks guys!! any advice as far as subframe connectors goes?
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Griggs Racing and Maximum Motorsports make some good stuff. They also have some really good replacement suspensions that will make your car handle like none other.
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thanks, but i have an 03 6 cyl, i checked and they dont really have anything for those :*(
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The rear suspension should fit. I don't remember what axle the V6 Mustangs had, so you might have to install an 8.8.
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ya, mine doesnt have the 8.8 but i dont wanna swap axles until i absolutely have to. i'd rather stay away from stuff thats really labor intensive.
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