Anyone know of other companys that sells Mustang II suspensions for 71-73 Mustangs than this here: http://www.autoworksracing.com/mustang_2_in_your_front_end_65-70.htm
Want to throw the shocktowers away!
Want to throw the shocktowers away!
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I hate to hijak, but interesting...I've been looking at a Mustang II for my 66. I thought I'd have to buy a complete kit (or at least all the parts from the same company). Are you saying I could just by the correct crossmember then piece the kit together using any Mustang II parts? Has anyone done this on a Mustang?
I hear the II suspension does have some drawbacks in trade for a larger engine bay.
Do Stang guys have trouble with lost turning radius when doing the swap.
M II suspensions make for less turn on a Maverick...
Also, I have to point out that the shock towers are structural on any of our cars.
When a smaller Ford loses the towers, it is a strength concern argued on many boards with good points coming from both sides.
HOWEVER, with the 71-73 being wider, longer, heavier, IMO all the negatives to taking the towers out have to be multiplied. All the extra size and weight adds up to alot more leverage being applied to a suspension that is designed for a much smaller vehicle. Lowering the load from the fender aprons, firewall, and spreading through the unit body and now sending the load straight into the front subs and floorpan.
Give it some thought!
It doesn't sound good to me, but I am no structural engineer.
To me, it's worth it if you need the extra space, but that car doesn't. So why risk it?
Dave
Yeah, I think there are plenty of acceptable things that can be done for a smaller Stang like yours (or Falcons, Mavericks and such).Dave.. I totally respect your opinions cause I know you know your *****... But I think that adding an export brace and monte carlo bar would be enough support without the shock towers. Thats what Im doing anyways.