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Topic: Questions: Performance Suspension & Steering Upgrades
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Pro-T Rob
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Monroe, LA - USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-04-2001 01:30 AM
   
I've been looking at the suspension and power steering upgrades by Total Control Products for the early Mustangs. They look like well engineered products (albeit a bit pricey).I'm curious, what other companies out there offer effective products for the modernization of the 1st Generation Mustang suspension & handling systems? I've seen the replacement front clips offered by Martz Chassis which seemed worthy, but I've read no real exciting reviews (none at all actually) covering this 30+ year old company. The $2250 price tag seemed on target for power rack & pinion, dropped spindles, coil-over suspension, and disk brakes all in one brand new weld-on package, especially since it would replace the frame below my radiator where the majority of my corrosion resides. The only problem is that it destroys the originality of the car if I ever decide to go back stock with it (but that's HIGHLY unlikely anyway). I know Global West offers suspension upgrades for the early Mustangs, but I haven't heard from anyone who's experienced these first hand. Are they effective, and worth asking price? What other options do you guys know of for a successful '65 Mustang power rack & pinion upgrade? How about coil-over shock upgrades? Thanks again for the help  Rob
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richard bohm
Gearhead Posts: 370
From: tucson,az-luray,va
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-04-2001 03:00 AM
the global west products are quite effective, and sturdy also. a story was told by a cop who looked at a mustang that was totaled in an accident(major damage), and while the front end was pretty much destroyed, the global west upper arms were just scratched. griggs racing has a set up that uses fox bodied mustang suspension and r/p steering with coil over shocks and an upper control arm. any of these system upgrades will cost you over 1500.00. all i can say is if you cant afford it all at once buy it peicemeal.
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Pro-T Rob
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Monroe, LA - USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-04-2001 04:12 AM
Do you have a link for Griggs Racing? I like the idea of a system that primarily uses Ford OEM parts. I'm going to order the current Global West catalog today and get current on what they have to offer. I don't mind paying for quality products, I just don't want to pay out for one product only to learn there's a product out there that performs better for less. I'll check out Griggs next as it seems they have the best idea going with the OEM parts. Thanks in advance for any links or contact info! Rob
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1562
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 06-04-2001 04:27 AM
Here ya go www.griggsracing.comI'd say this guy has gone BEYOND restomod here, but you might get some pointers.
http://eatporsche.stangnet.com/
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1546
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 06-04-2001 06:55 PM
Man that dude must be dropping some HUGE bucks! Must be nice!------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 445
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-04-2001 07:36 PM
54K and counting, 
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 445
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-04-2001 07:40 PM
It's nice to know that there are monsters like this out there kicking the #$%! out of everything else. 
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 723
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-05-2001 12:43 PM
I'm not quite at the point where I have decided to modify my front end further but Griggs is my first choice. The cost will hold me off for a while but it will happen. The Total Control system is second choice.
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