ways to increase handling...

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  1. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    lol...its a good idea though, and i actually plan to get a full coil over setup when i have the $$$...
     
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    Air Ride Tech has a bolt in kit for the realy mustangs. I warn you, the kit is not cheap. But should be very good.
     
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    I have no subframe connectors, but do have a 6 point that ties the front and rear torque boxes together and goes back to the end of the rear rails, cars seems pretty rigid, but subframe connectors would probably be easier though, and the cage gets in the way of the back seat, but our kids are flexible enough to get back there, and they are the only ones that sit back there.
     
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    Yea, a cage works as well as subframe connectors, but most of us with street beaters don't want to hassle with a cage. But it's kind of a "either or" thing, you won't need both.
     
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    -Perform A arm mount modification recommended by Eddie1975
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    -If you got it, power steering makes it sooo much sweeter

    Rear End
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    -Consider lowering kit for rear end

    Cars and Drivers perform differently, alingment will require starting with everything nice and even and making adjustments from there as you feel fit. I will tell you this though, I absolutly do not, highly recommend not doing the front end of the car without the rear sway bar and posi traction. Learn from my mistakes, may my 70 baby RIP.

    I will try to repost shortly with links to sites for supply.
     
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