Hey guys, I'm looking into changing my current suspension setup for something more drag oriented. The car is currently stock suspension wise except for some Eibach sportlines. I've searched around and to be honest am pretty confused about what I want. I'm looking to spend around 800 bucks. I'm cutting around 2 second 60' times leaving at 3-3500. And while I know a nice sticky tire would help alot, I can't help but feeling that the suspension is definitely not up to par lol. I've been looking at Strange and Viking, but any input you guys have would be greatly appreciated as this is my first Mustang.
Suspension setup opinions for my 08 GT?
- Thread starter Townson
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My setup has been working pretty well for me.
BBR billet LCAs
J&M adjustable UCA
BMR UCA mount
BMR LCA relocation brackets
Strange adjustable struts/shocks
Adjustable panhard bar
Front swaybar delete/radiator support
Prothane rear differential bushing
For a good start you still want sticky tires, I am sure you get get away with LCA relocation brackets and some adjustable rear shocks.
BBR billet LCAs
J&M adjustable UCA
BMR UCA mount
BMR LCA relocation brackets
Strange adjustable struts/shocks
Adjustable panhard bar
Front swaybar delete/radiator support
Prothane rear differential bushing
For a good start you still want sticky tires, I am sure you get get away with LCA relocation brackets and some adjustable rear shocks.
nelsonbullitt
forum member
So, you are lowered?
LCA relocation brackets (the newer UMI are serious stuff) for 120 or so will change the angle of the lower control arm to make it much harder for the axle to lift up on takeoff. It will bite much harder. Just be careful that you do not over do it.
Although a bit more than you want to spend, I would STRONGLY recommend you put in the Ford Racing Tokico adjustable shocks/struts( run about 800)'.
You can crank the damping/rebound for drag racing and change up for sport driving. It will transform your s197.
LCA relocation brackets (the newer UMI are serious stuff) for 120 or so will change the angle of the lower control arm to make it much harder for the axle to lift up on takeoff. It will bite much harder. Just be careful that you do not over do it.
Although a bit more than you want to spend, I would STRONGLY recommend you put in the Ford Racing Tokico adjustable shocks/struts( run about 800)'.
You can crank the damping/rebound for drag racing and change up for sport driving. It will transform your s197.
Yeah, it's lowered alot lol. More than I like. More than anything I'd like to do away with the eibachs and stock struts/ shocks and go with something else. I've been looking at the cobra jets springs, but haven't been able to figure out if they're any good based on alot of mixed reviews.
Lotta good threads on here cover it well. Search is your friend.
AlbertD
forum member
Those rear sportline springs need to go if you are serious about improving your 60ft. I bet you are slamming the bump stops and shocking the tires on launch.
I would recommend swapping out the rear springs for some BMRs and put some sticky tires on. I bet with just those two changes your 60ft will drop considerably.
I ran consistent 1.5xs with sportline springs up front, BMR rear springs, Tokico D specs, the usual control arm upgrades, and a bias ply setup.
I would recommend swapping out the rear springs for some BMRs and put some sticky tires on. I bet with just those two changes your 60ft will drop considerably.
I ran consistent 1.5xs with sportline springs up front, BMR rear springs, Tokico D specs, the usual control arm upgrades, and a bias ply setup.
11sec n/a 3v
I'm running cobra jet springs (M-5300-Q), they're working well for me...
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nelsonbullitt
forum member
Do you only want a drag racing spring?
Again, if you take out your setup and put in the FRPP adjustables and P springs, you can pre install the springs on the struts without compressor. Sell your old stuff on ebay for a few bucks. 1,000 will really make your car fun to drive and easy to squat at the strip.
Again, if you take out your setup and put in the FRPP adjustables and P springs, you can pre install the springs on the struts without compressor. Sell your old stuff on ebay for a few bucks. 1,000 will really make your car fun to drive and easy to squat at the strip.
I would raise it up some, but UPR LCA relocation brackets will help with your suspension geometry. The Strange 10-way shocks and struts work well. We also have Viking shocks available, which are excellent, but the Viking struts won't be available for a few more months.
GT.350-R
3PEDLS
Mine is lowered an inch and a half with a stock 3v , a good gear and BMR suspension, it went 11.90s with low 1.60s 60ft
Finally got my taxes back and ready to get this thing started. As stated previously, my budget is around 800 to 1000 bucks. I'm thinking about going bmr sp068 springs, strange or viking adjustable shocks and lca's. Do I REALLY need struts too or will this be sufficient?
SP068, RLCA Brackets in the middle or lowest position, and Viking Shocks......and you will be set. You will also be able to reach me, and get assistance on getting the car to work properly....which alone, is worth the cost of the parts IMO. 
I do recommend the struts....but you can start without them if you like. We can get it working decently without them right now.
Also...the SP068 literally flew off our shelves since releasing them.
To my knowledge, the only place that has them in stock is Latemodel:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...g-GT-BMR-Drag-Lowering-Spring-Kit-05-14-SP068
I do recommend the struts....but you can start without them if you like. We can get it working decently without them right now.
Also...the SP068 literally flew off our shelves since releasing them.
To my knowledge, the only place that has them in stock is Latemodel:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...g-GT-BMR-Drag-Lowering-Spring-Kit-05-14-SP068
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