I am looking to replace everything in the front suspension of my 72 Mav. What would be the best "Bang for the Buck'. I have heard bad reviews of PST Suspensions. Thanks in advance
I just got this kit for my Mustang. The parts should be the same except I think you have to re-drill one strut rod hole in the lower control arm on a Maverick. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASTER-FRON...968|Model:Mustang&hash=item1e7c743f03&vxp=mtr
use all moog parts if you want the best for your car. I did my 72, and put a parts list under tech articles; suspension... The kits have floppy ball joints.
Rod and Custom RC-106. Same as 107, but regular springs, not coilovers. Before I cut the springs to level it all out...
I pieced everything together from different sources- tie rods and upper ball joints from Autozone, upper control arms from Rockauto, lower control arms from O'Reilly, roller spring perches from ebay... I recommend getting Moog parts as my Autozone upper ball joints were loose after a year. Also, if you have the money available, get a roller idler arm and roller perches, they make the ride and steering a lot smoother!
OMG that Rod and custom kit is over 2 GRAND! No thanks. Rubber bushings and strut rods for me from now on!
Check out Laurel Mountain Mustang. They have an awesome front suspension package for early Mavericks.
I couldnt find anywhere that came close to CJ Pony Parts on spring saddle/perch price. http://www.cjponyparts.com/coil-spring-saddle-with-rubber-bushing-1964-1973-1964-1973/p/CSS/
Yes, R&C kits are expensive. I hope it is worth the work when I finally get mine put all back together. It got hot, and humid, so I quit working on it until the fall. Only about 8-12 hours away from being done, but just too miserable to work in the garage right now.
I got a kit from Martinsville after reading good things. I haven't gotten my car on the road yet but the quality "looks" good. http://www.martinsvilleautoparts.com/suspension_kits.php
It all depends on if you want to keep the stock maverick suspension, and replace all the parts, or take it all out and put in a later model aftermarket suspension, with superior geometry and handling. The second option will cost quite a bit more, and involves a bit more work to install. But it gets rid of the shock towers, and completely opens up that engine bay so no more worries about headers, what size engine will fit in there, etc.