To the supension guys, How to get what

[phreakness]

I've been thinking alot about the suspension on the mark and what I want to do with it. I've got to go through 'bushing hell' soon, and i'm replacing just about every bushing I can while the K-member and IRS are out (don't ask :evil grin

So I was wondering if the suspension guru's would chime in on my little list I've prepared. Basically I would like to see a list of items and combos and what the results could / should be.

Stock ride feel, stock handling, w/ air bag supension

near stock ride feel, slightly upgraded handling w/ air bag suspension

near stock ride feel, slightly upgraded handling w/ Coil over supension

Noticeable change in ride feel, upgraded handling w/ air bag suspension

Noticeable change in ride feel, upgraded handling w/ Coil over suspension

Extreme change in ride feel, major upgrade in handling w/ air bag suspension

Extreme change in ride feel, major upgrade in handling w/ Coil over suspension

Really harsh ride feel, Road racing handling w/ air bag suspension

Really harsh ride feel, Road racing handling w/ Coil over suspension

1/4 mile track racer.

for example

Noticeable change in ride feel, upgraded handling w/ air bag suspension
- Billy joe jim bob's front xyz" front sway bar
- Billy joe jim bob's rear xyz" rear sway bar
- OEM or moog XYZ front bushing
- Poly XYZ rear bushings
- OEM XYZ front bushings
- Space age liquid cooled IRS mount's
- IRS brace
- Sub frame connectors
- Engine brace
On and on

I've been researching this subject ALOT and the more I read the more I hate even thinking about it. I know its going to take some time and effort but I think this would do the community some good.

Also lets try keeping this on topic... I know these kinds of threads have a tendency to get away from the OP

 

[Sapperfire]

Here comes more "my dick your dick"

 

[kustomizingkid]

For the rear end DLF's stuff is the nicest bushings $$ can buy... and he is the only source for Kframe bushings...

 

[Sapperfire]

I recommend TRW for the rest of the stuff, I really like my tokicos, and my brakes are very nice

 

[DLF]

Noticeable change in ride feel, upgraded handling w/ air bag suspension

Installed:

Delrin IRS Bushings (LCA and Knuckle).
ADDCO 1 1/4" sway bars F&R.
Energy Suspension greaseable sway bar bushings F&R.
Energy Suspension rear sway bar end links.
SS rear sway bar mount brackets.
Koni rear shocks.
Rear suspension brace.
Front K-Member brace.
Flaming River SS steering joint.
OEM front suspension bushings and sway bar end links.

Pending:

UHMW IRS sub-frame mounts.
Koni shock inserts for stock Gen 2 front air struts.
Poly steering rack mounts.
SS upper rear shock mounts.

Other:

Brembo 4-piston front calipers w/13" Cobra rotors.
11.65" Cobra rear rotors w/SS caliper relocation brackets.
Cobra 4.5" hubs F&R.
'98 Cobra 17"x8" wheels w/245/40-17 Firestone Wide Oval Tires.