Steeda Subframe Braces on Mach 1

[ChitownStang]

Hey all,
Looking for input from anyone that has just installed the braces and not the bushings or alignment kit on a Mach 1.
Looking to have a little better traction from a dig and cornering. Car gets squirrelly on takeoffs .
If it does make a difference, I like this mod because it's cheap and I can do it in my garage where the bushings and alignment kit for the cradle will add more NVH, require hiring someone and an alignment, and I'm not interested in doing all that.
Thanks!

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[Ratical]

Honestly in my Opinion, the Cradle Alignment is the most important part as those takeoffs from a dig could cause it to Shift, then your alignment would be off anyhow. the bushings are still separating the cradle from the body so there should be no added NVH. When you remove the cradle bolt it is mind blowing the amount of room around it in the factory cradle bushing.

 

[SheepDog]

I did the alignment dowels, Steeda IRS subframe support braces, and Steeda IRS subframe bushing supports all at the same time. No additional NVH. You should get an alignment even if you do none of this, these cars are not aligned properly from the factory.

 

[ChitownStang]

When I added the bushings on my 15gt I heard more noise on sharp bumps and I really don’t want that on this car.

 

[SheepDog]

When I added the bushings on my 15gt I heard more noise on sharp bumps and I really don’t want that on this car.

Well, you could certainly do just the support braces. The rubber bushings in the subframe are pretty soft, and the subframe moves around a lot under hard cornering, braking, and acceleration. Still though, get an alignment even if you don't do any of these mods, I can almost guarantee it needs it

 

[ChitownStang]

Well, you could certainly do just the support braces. The rubber bushings in the subframe are pretty soft, and the subframe moves around a lot under hard cornering, braking, and acceleration. Still though, get an alignment even if you don't do any of these mods, I can almost guarantee it needs it

ok, would I still need an alignment if the car drives perfectly straight and my tire wear is totally even?
On my 15gt you could see the rearend of the car didn’t look even in both sides until I did the alignment kit but on my Mach 1 it looks spot on.

 

[SheepDog]

ok, would I still need an alignment if the car drives perfectly straight and my tire wear is totally even?
On my 15gt you could see the rearend of the car didn’t look even in both sides until I did the alignment kit but on my Mach 1 it looks spot on.

I'm the type that wants to see the correct specs on the alignment. The alignment may be pretty straight, even if the subframe is not perfectly centered under the body. I want everything to be as square as possible.

 

[shogun32]

When I added the bushings on my 15gt I heard more noise on sharp bumps and I really don’t want that on this car.

whose?

 

[ChitownStang]

whose?

Steeda

 

[shogun32]

Steeda

that's why Whiteline

 

[ChitownStang]

I'm the type that wants to see the correct specs on the alignment. The alignment may be pretty straight, even if the subframe is not perfectly centered under the body. I want everything to be as square as possible.

I’m the type that tries to keep his cars as far away from auto shops as possible since they usually do more harm than good in my experience. Lol
That’s why I do all my service, even did my exhaust. Now my performance shop is great but they don’t do alignments.

 

[ChitownStang]

that's why Whiteline

Hmmm, never heard of them

 

[shogun32]

https://whitelineperformance.com/products/kdt943-bushing-kit

 

[MAGS1]

I’m the type that tries to keep his cars as far away from auto shops as possible since they usually do more harm than good in my experience. Lol
That’s why I do all my service, even did my exhaust. Now my performance shop is great but they don’t do alignments.

Who do you go to? Someone in the city or in the burbs?

 

[jon.smith76063]

Just do the stop the hop starter kit and be done. You can do it in the garage on jack stands in about an hour. No added NVH.

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