Guys, I have seen on here where some of the Mustang parts fit on the Comet / Maverick, but I haven't found anything on something I have been wondering about. If this has been answered already, I apologize for the second posting. Has anyone tried the later model strut front suspension swap like is available for the early (65-70) Mustangs? I'm thinking the struts and rack & pinion setup would be a nice addition to my GT's ride & drivability. -Scott H.
Yes Hi, Look up Rod and Custom Motorsports' website. These folks make kits that will allow you to use the Mustang II front suspension in a Maverick or a Comet. The only real reason I can see for this mod is the need for more side to side room in the engine compartment. If you want to put anything beyond a 302 based Ford V-8 in your Maverick, you are going to run into problems with the shock towers. With the small block 351 Ford engines, you can work around this problem, but it is not easy and makes maintenance a pain. If you want to put a big block in, these kits will allow you to do so with room to spare. They start at $2,398.00. It always costs a ton of money to go fast. Best of luck. David
for ride and driveability, you can dial the stock in with some minor changes. also there are coilover kits that supposedly make the ride nicer instead of using the stock suspension. again they are just minor variations of the kits for the above listed mustangs.
Thanks for the replies, you've given me something to think about for improving my suspension on the Comet. Actually, I doubt I put anything larger than a 289 or a 302 in the Gt. The reason I am thinking on a swap is for the better ride as I have had a bad back for years now and it's only getting worse as I get older. I'm also wanting to add power steering and disk brakes and figure the later model swap would fit the bill while adding the ability to purchase parts if they break on the road at a local store instead of having to order them. I'll give the Mustang II setup a look, but I'm hoping to find something that will be easier to install in my home garage with minimal welding since I'm not set up for major welding projects here. I'm definitely going to look into this more. If I can't find something closer to what I'm describing, I might go this route. Thanks again, -Scott H.
Rod and Custom motorsports ...weld the crossmember to the frame...bolt all the other parts on... ......
also for ride i think the seat and tires make a bigger diff for comfort. i hated the mavs with bench seats but love the ride of LDO and grabber buckets. i think they are more cushy than my wifes subaru, but hers have the "awesome carbon fiber reinforced comfort weave centers" that are like a cheese grater.... i bet the guys with probe and escort buckets have a nice ride. the other thing is that tall rims look great but the lower amount of sidewall takes away road absorption. i will only run 14 or 15 inch rims due to the amount of sidewall i like...
Another Way to Go. Hi, Using either the 289 or the 302 all you really need to do is change springs, shocks, and front tires. The V-8 and 250 CID I-6 used the same factory springs. If you could score some N.O.S. springs, these would probably solve your problem with decent shocks. As to tires, the higher the side wall, the more comfortable they will ride. There is no real reason to use low profile tires on the Maverick. They don't do corners well in the first place and never will. If this does not solve your problem, Vanishing Point Racing stocks a wide variety of different diameter coils with different spring rates. They will custom cut these to fit you vehicle. They can easily be found on the web and are nice people. I hope this helps. David
Thanks guys, it's definitely given me something to think about! Like you, I'm not a fan of the big rims / little tires on the street either. I like not having to replace a tire and / or rim when one of those pesky pot holes that litter the streets around here suddenly jump in front of me! Well that and I rode in a friend's Fox Body Mustang with 18's and low profile tires on it not too long ago and it beat the tar out of my lower back. I had to immediately lay down as soon as I got home because of it and couldn't get back up without a decent amount of pain for a couple of hours. Thanks again, -Scott H.
coil over sounds nice but with u still putting the weight on the top a arm arent u still going to have drivability problems?
