Should I Just Save my Money on Suspension Upgrades

[Edgemere]

Greetings,

Sorry, I have already posted several suspension questions so I apologize for this last one.

I have a 2022 Mustang GT and I have already installed a BMR rear sway bar, and a Steeda Tower Brace. I do not want to lower my car ever, because of shitty roads and my high driveway incline. I will never take it to the track or drag strip, and I want to keep it simple.

The spring rates between the Base Mustang and the PP1 are really close. My Mustang will only be a Summer time, daily driver, and I am keeping my all season radials. No summer tires for me because of the Minnesota weather.

Would there be any benefit to upgrading the Base shock and struts and keeping the base factory springs? I might upgrade the front sway bar too. I was thinking of the Steeda Pro Action non adjustable shocks/struts, and if I did do the front sway bar I would keep it in the BMR family.

I just want a bit more handling with out reinventing the wheel. I will need a mechanic to do the work as I do not have the means, and I am retired and on a tight budget. Should I just save my money?

Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Edgemere

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[shogun32]

Whiteline drop in IRS bushings, alignment dowels, and Bilstein rear dampers. If you're happy with that then stop.

Next front Bilstein dampers (or FP race) and optionally Steeda rear cradle brace or their 4 point K brace.

After that you're gonna start spending real money.

 

[K4fxd]

Just swapping to bilstein shocks and struts will give a large improvement. I did this first then wanted more so got min drop springs as well.

The stock dampers are too soft. I have not used the Ford track dampers so cannot comment.

 

[CrazyHippie]

Greetings,

Sorry, I have already posted several suspension questions so I apologize for this last one.

I have a 2022 Mustang GT and I have already installed a BMR rear sway bar, and a Steeda Tower Brace. I do not want to lower my car ever, because of shitty roads and my high driveway incline. I will never take it to the track or drag strip, and I want to keep it simple.

The spring rates between the Base Mustang and the PP1 are really close. My Mustang will only be a Summer time, daily driver, and I am keeping my all season radials. No summer tires for me because of the Minnesota weather.

Would there be any benefit to upgrading the Base shock and struts and keeping the base factory springs? I might upgrade the front sway bar too. I was thinking of the Steeda Pro Action non adjustable shocks/struts, and if I did do the front sway bar I would keep it in the BMR family.

I just want a bit more handling with out reinventing the wheel. I will need a mechanic to do the work as I do not have the means, and I am retired and on a tight budget. Should I just save my money?

Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Edgemere

I'm not a suspension expert like many fellow forum members, and like you, I have no intentions of lowering or tracking my summer-only car. But, I did purchase a new (but pre-owned) Steeda STH kit (Ultimate Street) for a very nice price. Installation was no problem and it definitely improved handling. The car is noticeably more stable and 'flatter' in corners. The stock rear end is actually quite 'mushy' in comparison. I also noticed a bit stiffer ride in the rear - not too bad, but I do feel more bumps. Mine is a CS so it came with a strut tower brace, cowl brace and a K-member brace (I think - someone correct me if I'm mistaken) in the front. I'm otherwise very happy with the stock shocks and springs.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Definitely do the dampers.

 

[paulm1]

Upgrade your wheels first 305's all the way around, then front and rear chassis bracing. If you think you need susp upgrades after that okay but mine drives like a go cart now.

 

[Zrussian13]

I'll agree on the bilsteins. My suspension is mild for a 700hp car but works petfect for daily driver with a lot of power. Very predictable and controllable.

 

[First Stang]

From stock,

Upgrade your wheels first 305's all the way around, then front and rear chassis bracing. If you think you need susp upgrades after that okay but mine drives like a go cart now.

Im planning on upgrading my wheels first and then suspension if at all. My premise is most expensive to least expensive. I want to get the most visible and probably more expensive part on and spend additional on suspension to get the proper fit as needed. If you do suspension first, you may limit your wheel selection.

 

[mavisky]

Honestly I don't think it would make any sense to change the suspension given your relatively low goals for the car. Any modification has a trade-off. Even it's just a financial hit for the parts/labor. It doesn't sound like you have identified any deficiencies with the car as it stands, so why alter parts of the car at all? If you have specific or even broad goals we may be able to help steer you in the right direction, but this thread seems to read:

"Love my car, no problems, should I spend money on it needlessly or not?"

If there's no need then don't spend.

 

[shogun32]

Well he did say he wants it to handle better. The biggest flaw in the mustang is the IRS mounting and movement. And the rear shocks.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

The steeda shocks and struts would be a great upgrade. Both steeda and Ford Performance make minimum drop lowering springs that only lower the car slightly over stock.

 

[K4fxd]

The biggest flaw in the mustang is the IRS mounting and movement.

I don't understand how some people can't feel this movement.

 

[Strokerswild]

I'd say the BMR CB005 should be on the list for cheap but amazingly effective parts....

 

[WItoTX]

I'd ditch the AS tires for something more sticky, with less sidewall. That would liven up the car. Then start getting into the suspension. But I think that would get your bang for your buck more than suspension IMO.

 

[K4fxd]

I'd say the BMR CB005 should be on the list for cheap but amazingly effective parts....

The Steeda IRS braces work too.

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