how to make my maverick handle better...

E150 springs, details here. I've been very happy with that setup, and yes the nicest thing about it is I can change up the leaf pack pretty easily. Want more load capacity? Run 4 or 5 leafs. Softer ride? Run shorter springs. Want it to be soft for the small bumps but stiff for bigger bumps and body roll? Make a bigger jump in size between the main leaf and the next one, then keep the rest of them closer together in size. You'll want a stiffer shock for those springs too - Nissan pickup shocks fit.

I'm also running bolt-on leaf spring clamps. Mainly so I can take apart the leaf pack easily, but they also help with handling and traction, believe it or not.

For the front, I cut down a set of '85 Mustang GT springs. My tires are 235's on 17x8 wheels. Overall the things I've done to the suspension have made a dramatic difference. I feel like I could just about autocross this thing it corners so well, and I haven't even touched the swaybars yet. Can't wait to get that done. I expect swaybars will make a pretty big impact too.

 

If you're on a tight budget, go to a junkyard and find a Ford Ranger. They have the right bolt pattern, and were available with wheels 14" right up through 16". I got a very inexpensive (free) set of 15x8 rims and they bolted right on.

 

Back in the 70s I tried adding some leafs from a station wagon to my Mav. The rear sat up about a foot higher and the shocks didn't reach the mounts, LOL. So I guess if you experiment you can get any height between stock and rediculous.

 

Oh yeah. That too!

 

Ive got all new PST poly bushings, KYB GR2 shocks front and back, Addco Front and rear sway bars, cut 1.5 coils on front springs. Oh and disk brakes.

I also have 17x7 up front 17x8 in the back.

handles like a dream, I had to get bucket seats to stop sliding across the front of my bench seat.

 

Are the fox body springs (1985...) a better choice than '67-'73 springs? thanks.

 

the first thing these cars need is a rear sway bar IMO

 

I got a rack and pinon setup.. and 15 in wheels off a 08 mustang. the tires i put on made a huge difrence.imo 17 in wheels are too big.but build your car for you not me

 

I don't know... If you're buying them new, the early ones might be a better choice since those cars had the same type of front suspension. Might not have to cut them.

 

i actually have an 88 mustang gt that i am stripping for parts...your saying i could use those springs instead of buying new ones? they are eibach lowering springs...

 

My coils came from an '85 GT, so I don't see why not.

 

i had to get custom headers man, its worth it though. I bought hooker headers and had a local muffler shop heat them and warp them to fit.

 

what exactly do you mean by tie the towers together with a montecarlo bar. Can you give me the specifics on how to go about getting that bar or ordering, id appreciate it.

 

I been looking for a maverick monte carlo bar also.

 

I don't think anyone makes them but I've seen people on here buy one for a early mustang one then chop and reweld it to fit.