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mustang ll suspension
built to drag
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any body using this on a their trucks or custom frames? pics please? or an idea of where i can get dimensions to do this. thanks
bmini94
+1y
i just started building my crossmember the other day for my b2300 here at school. I will take a look at my notes and try and get everything for ya probably in the next couple of days.
BioMax
+1y
The mustang II stuff is not "the way to go." A lot of people use it, but there are MANY way better suspension designs out there. Mustang II shit also does not like to be bagged, you have to really work to get 5" of useable travel. I'm sure that there are plenty out there that are saying "hey my shit works great!" I'm sure it does, but if you knew how far superior ever a stock '83 to '95 Toyota fromt clip was you would think twice before you did it again.
If you want something to build a chassis off of, start with a early Toyota. If you want the big brakes, give me a call and I can build you a big brake kit for it.
Sorry...
If you want something to build a chassis off of, start with a early Toyota. If you want the big brakes, give me a call and I can build you a big brake kit for it.
Sorry...
impulse
+1y
Originally posted by BioMax
The mustang II stuff is not "the way to go." A lot of people use it, but there are MANY way better suspension designs out there. Mustang II shit also does not like to be bagged, you have to really work to get 5" of useable travel. I'm sure that there are plenty out there that are saying "hey my shit works great!" I'm sure it does, but if you knew how far superior ever a stock '83 to '95 Toyota fromt clip was you would think twice before you did it again.
If you want something to build a chassis off of, start with a early Toyota. If you want the big brakes, give me a call and I can build you a big brake kit for it.
Sorry...
Big brakes for the yota stuff?
The mustang II stuff is not "the way to go." A lot of people use it, but there are MANY way better suspension designs out there. Mustang II shit also does not like to be bagged, you have to really work to get 5" of useable travel. I'm sure that there are plenty out there that are saying "hey my shit works great!" I'm sure it does, but if you knew how far superior ever a stock '83 to '95 Toyota fromt clip was you would think twice before you did it again.
If you want something to build a chassis off of, start with a early Toyota. If you want the big brakes, give me a call and I can build you a big brake kit for it.
Sorry...
Big brakes for the yota stuff?
TwistedMinis
+1y
Originally posted by iLLairgasm
Originally posted by BioMax
The mustang II stuff is not "the way to go." A lot of people use it, but there are MANY way better suspension designs out there. Mustang II shit also does not like to be bagged, you have to really work to get 5" of useable travel. I'm sure that there are plenty out there that are saying "hey my shit works great!" I'm sure it does, but if you knew how far superior ever a stock '83 to '95 Toyota fromt clip was you would think twice before you did it again.
If you want something to build a chassis off of, start with a early Toyota. If you want the big brakes, give me a call and I can build you a big brake kit for it.
Sorry...
Big brakes for the yota stuff?
Ditto? I want more info.
I just got done building my own front suspension, based on the Toyota design. Its not the most difficult thing to do, its just time consuming, and there are a lot of things to think about.
Originally posted by BioMax
The mustang II stuff is not "the way to go." A lot of people use it, but there are MANY way better suspension designs out there. Mustang II shit also does not like to be bagged, you have to really work to get 5" of useable travel. I'm sure that there are plenty out there that are saying "hey my shit works great!" I'm sure it does, but if you knew how far superior ever a stock '83 to '95 Toyota fromt clip was you would think twice before you did it again.
If you want something to build a chassis off of, start with a early Toyota. If you want the big brakes, give me a call and I can build you a big brake kit for it.
Sorry...
Big brakes for the yota stuff?
Ditto? I want more info.
I just got done building my own front suspension, based on the Toyota design. Its not the most difficult thing to do, its just time consuming, and there are a lot of things to think about.
built to drag
+1y
cool thanks guys. I already have all teh stuff i need to do the mustang setup. the frame is gona be for my 1932 chevy sedan. Right now its dropped with a 350 in it but i want to have the body sitting on the ground. Ive done stock floor body dropps and back halves. but that stuff is kinda simple to do. I figure im gona just start with making the rails and then crossmembers. i was thinking of using different arms but i already have mustang tubulars, drop spindals hubs rotors wheels. I pretty much have everything but the frame. I was hoping that the car would ride better. well any thing has to be better than leafs all teh way around and friction shocks.
Hey biomax are you the guy that built that yellow cover truck back in the 90s. i think it had some kinda tubing or something in the front core support. i cant remember back that far. but it def was pretty sick. i thnk the write up said the truck came in brandnew or something.
Hey biomax are you the guy that built that yellow cover truck back in the 90s. i think it had some kinda tubing or something in the front core support. i cant remember back that far. but it def was pretty sick. i thnk the write up said the truck came in brandnew or something.
TwistedMinis
+1y
Put bigger bags in the front, it will ride better.
SSM-Webmaster
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not to HiJack the thread, just curious what makes the stock Toyota Suspension Superior in design?
BioMax
+1y
Originally posted by YourScene
not to HiJack the thread, just curious what makes the stock Toyota Suspension Superior in design?
The mustang II fails because the spindle is so short. The upper a-arm hits the bag (or upper mount) at around 5" of lift. AND many of the aftrmarket manufactures don't eliminate bump-steer issues.
The Toyota ft. end has taller spindles, buying as much as 9 1/2" of lift with little bump-steer probs.
Both are built just as "tough" as the other.
Make note that none of the Mustangs were ever "heavy-duty" nor were the motors very heavy. In fact the 5.0 motor is one of the smaller small blocks I've used. They fit quite well into a Toyota front cross member.
As for big brakes, call the shop and we can talk. Too many options.
not to HiJack the thread, just curious what makes the stock Toyota Suspension Superior in design?
The mustang II fails because the spindle is so short. The upper a-arm hits the bag (or upper mount) at around 5" of lift. AND many of the aftrmarket manufactures don't eliminate bump-steer issues.
The Toyota ft. end has taller spindles, buying as much as 9 1/2" of lift with little bump-steer probs.
Both are built just as "tough" as the other.
Make note that none of the Mustangs were ever "heavy-duty" nor were the motors very heavy. In fact the 5.0 motor is one of the smaller small blocks I've used. They fit quite well into a Toyota front cross member.
As for big brakes, call the shop and we can talk. Too many options.
BUILTON24S
+1y
We use the mustang 2 setup on most concept vehicles that get new chassis but only because its simple and comes in a kit.But the travel is limited as said before could mod it but not worth the penny we also run brembo brakes with about a 14" rotor that has a custom made hat to fit onto the hub and the rotor bolts to it then we custom fab brackets twhere the stock caliper would mount then the caliper to it farely simple.peace