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Bob F 02-27-2022 04:33 PM

Bracket fox body build,
 
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Looking for some suspension help and keeping the factory 4 link suspension.
Car bottoms out when leaving springs are 200in# factory stuff stock type shock.
Should we be looking for stiffer springs or just a stiffer shock.

Doug Hoven 02-28-2022 03:24 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob F (Post 657913)
Looking for some suspension help and keeping the factory 4 link suspension.
Car bottoms out when leaving springs are 200in# factory stuff stock type shock.
Should we be looking for stiffer springs or just a stiffer shock.

With this answer I'm assuming this car won't be used for street driving. I personally have an 83 mustang that I daily drive, but also race from time to time. For one run I mounted a gopro to watch the rear suspension on a run, and WOW was it a mess(bear in mind this is a stick car). Crazy pinion angle, some wheel hop, and a whole lot of typical fox body squat. The only modifications so far is a set of aftermarket lower control arms. In your case, I would definitely get a good set of rear shocks for the car, but would also take a good look at getting some stiffer springs for the rear. I've also heard a lot of people used to run air bags in the rear, but that may be just to maintain some streetability.

Bob F 02-28-2022 04:31 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
Drives it to the track and some cruise nights at the most.

Shadylane 02-28-2022 09:39 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
I have used this setup with success. Anti-squat suspension. They have several different types including street strip. I think it’s priced reasonably.

https://www.baselinesuspensions.com/...tegory&path=59

fordteacherguy 03-04-2022 08:28 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
Single drag bag in the RR will work wonders....

Wayne Scraba 03-04-2022 09:08 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
An ARB of some sort will be your friend….(properly set up and adjusted)…:)

fordteacherguy 03-05-2022 04:00 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
All suggestions put out good...what's your price range? $42 Drag Bag $300-500 Baseline Suspension set up (BTW very nice stuff , I run the Outlaw on my SS'er but still doesn't address body roll but fixes IC problems and stock suspension flex issues, $ 260 plus Install for rear ARB (I run a UPR with roller bearings.

A bag will fix most body roll issues but not the rest... FYI I stiffen up RR shock 2 clicks with a bag to compensate for additional spring rate.. Works for me.... your mileage may vary!

Good luck!

Bob F 03-05-2022 06:24 PM

Re: Bracket fox body build,
 
If I can talk the owner into it I’d like to dial in some anti squat and use the Viking coil overs he purchased.
The car ran a 10.81 @131. W/a 1.88 60’


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