Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Fill · 01-23-2004, 01:33 PM

Ran across this web site, thought some of you might be interested!

www.miracerros.com/mustang/t_suspension.htm

DSG2003Mach1 · 01-23-2004, 02:38 PM

good find! thanks

Ralph Greene · 03-17-2004, 03:19 PM

http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/t_suspension.htm
Hi Guys...For anyone interested in this stuff. Forgot I had it in my favorites. Don't remember where I got it, maybe from one of you.

BlkMachWon · 03-17-2004, 04:12 PM

Good info, thanx for sharing Ralph

Ralph Greene · 03-17-2004, 04:58 PM

Remember when he is talking about possible bump steer problems when car is lowered over about 1 1/2", he is talking about from stock GT height. We're already lowerd about 1/2" from that, so many of us have limited further lowering to the 3/4-1" range for that reason. My Steeda Sports lowered no more than 3/4" from stock height, which is already lowered about 1/2". So I figure I'm lowered about 1 1/4" from stock height for our suspensions. I believe for a little stiffer springs than mine, H&R race springs from MM limit lowerering to that amount also, for good steering. You will notice that spring kits designed for good handling on our crude suspension cars don't usually lower very much.

03SHKR · 01-20-2005, 01:39 PM

I came across this site a while back and saved it to my favorites. And I'm glad I did.

I'm in the middle of getting a lot of suspension work done. This site helped me a lot.

jbvfla · 06-30-2006, 11:56 AM

did any 04 machs have subframe connectors?. i have them on mine. the technical specifications under rear have a misc. subframe connectors. thanks JOE

SPDASND · 06-30-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jbvfla

did any 04 machs have subframe connectors?. i have them on mine. the technical specifications under rear have a misc. subframe connectors. thanks JOE

yes, all Mach's came with SFCs I believe ...they are junk, but they are there. MM full-lengths are the way to go!

11-04-2007, 09:49 PM

Ok guys, I am opening up this thread again because I know nothing really about suspension. I heard that the mach's suspension could be better and that upgrades are often done...is this true? What kind of suspension upgrades would be recommended on a stock mach?

SPDASND · 11-04-2007, 09:52 PM

basic? springs, shocks/struts, swaybars, CC plates. then if your budget allows, some subframe connectors, strut brace, upper/lower control arms

11-05-2007, 11:31 AM

Wow, see yeah I am a noob when it comes to anything suspension. Is it wise to think about lowering the mach? I know they're already a bit lower than the stock GT..

01-23-2004, 01:33 PM	#1
Fill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio Posts: 482	Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics Ran across this web site, thought some of you might be interested! www.miracerros.com/mustang/t_suspension.htm __________________ Fill (Phil) Nitrous Run 100 shot (10/01/04) 11.769 @ 117.26 mph 1.733.....60' Best 60' 1.712 (09/01/04) Factory Suspension & Gears Welded in Subframes With Crossovers Nitto 275/40/17 DR's on 17x9 AFS Replicas ZEX Nitrous Wet 100 shot Electric Water Pump & 160 Thermostat Cobra R 2000 Alternator & P.S. Pullies A/C By-pass Kit Mac Pro Chamber & Pro Dumps Line Lock Weight Reduction Raptor Shift Lights

01-23-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	good find! thanks __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

03-17-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Ralph Greene Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Longwood Fl Posts: 3,724	Stock Suspension Explained (05 Also)...No Bull http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/t_suspension.htm Hi Guys...For anyone interested in this stuff. Forgot I had it in my favorites. Don't remember where I got it, maybe from one of you. __________________ Ralph Greene SOLD 03 Mach 1 (Torch Red) 5 Speed Manual Real Ford FR 500 18X9 Wheels 255X40X18 Michelin Tires Steeda Sport Springs (isolators in) Tokico HP Struts/Shocks Steeda 4 bolt CC Plates Poly Offset Steering Rack Bushings Steeda TriAx Shifter Magnaflow X/Cats Bassani Catback with Removable Baffles Last edited by Ralph Greene; 03-17-2004 at 03:53 PM.

03-17-2004, 04:12 PM	#4
BlkMachWon WTF? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 336	Good info, thanx for sharing Ralph __________________ 03 GT 73 Mav

03-17-2004, 04:58 PM	#5
Ralph Greene Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Longwood Fl Posts: 3,724	Remember when he is talking about possible bump steer problems when car is lowered over about 1 1/2", he is talking about from stock GT height. We're already lowerd about 1/2" from that, so many of us have limited further lowering to the 3/4-1" range for that reason. My Steeda Sports lowered no more than 3/4" from stock height, which is already lowered about 1/2". So I figure I'm lowered about 1 1/4" from stock height for our suspensions. I believe for a little stiffer springs than mine, H&R race springs from MM limit lowerering to that amount also, for good steering. You will notice that spring kits designed for good handling on our crude suspension cars don't usually lower very much. __________________ Ralph Greene SOLD 03 Mach 1 (Torch Red) 5 Speed Manual Real Ford FR 500 18X9 Wheels 255X40X18 Michelin Tires Steeda Sport Springs (isolators in) Tokico HP Struts/Shocks Steeda 4 bolt CC Plates Poly Offset Steering Rack Bushings Steeda TriAx Shifter Magnaflow X/Cats Bassani Catback with Removable Baffles

01-20-2005, 01:39 PM	#6
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics I came across this site a while back and saved it to my favorites. And I'm glad I did. I'm in the middle of getting a lot of suspension work done. This site helped me a lot. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

06-30-2006, 11:56 AM	#7
jbvfla Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: inverness,fla Posts: 7	Re: Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics did any 04 machs have subframe connectors?. i have them on mine. the technical specifications under rear have a misc. subframe connectors. thanks JOE

11-04-2007, 09:49 PM	#9
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics Ok guys, I am opening up this thread again because I know nothing really about suspension. I heard that the mach's suspension could be better and that upgrades are often done...is this true? What kind of suspension upgrades would be recommended on a stock mach?

11-04-2007, 09:52 PM	#10
SPDASND Centrifuged Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 1,019	Re: Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics basic? springs, shocks/struts, swaybars, CC plates. then if your budget allows, some subframe connectors, strut brace, upper/lower control arms __________________ '04 - Black - 6spd. F1A @ 17psi, 8-rib, built motor, built IRS, T56, 4.10s, open-track goodies

11-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#11
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics Wow, see yeah I am a noob when it comes to anything suspension. Is it wise to think about lowering the mach? I know they're already a bit lower than the stock GT..

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