Getting Old: Seeking a Softer Suspension

[JohnDoe]

Stick with the factory coils and get extended struts & shocks. This will give you the softer ride you’re looking for
https://www.universalcarlifts.com/p...-kit-with-struts-shocks-fit-22-24-26-28-rims/

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[BmacIL]

Stick with the factory coils and get extended struts & shocks. This will give you the softer ride you’re looking for
https://www.universalcarlifts.com/make-model-year-results/Ford-Mustang-2015-10-136-1560/

He's not looking a 4x4. This forum needs an "LOL" reaction.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

Not knowing your exact rear setup, do you think there’s merit in giving the BMR rear shock mounts a try along with shortened jounce bump stops before switching out your current setup ?
Just a thought.

Your suggestion @GregO is to the top of the list as of this morning. Will these pair right up with my 10mm Steeda proactions or will modification be needed?

 

[GregO]

Will these pair right up with my 10mm Steeda proactions or will modification be needed?

Not sure.
BMR uses a spherical rod end as an attachment so if one is resourceful I’d think anything is possible.
Check out FK Rod Ends to match up what your working with.

 

[Nagare]

I know Bmac and others have done some looking around and posted some solutions for a different piece that would allow the BMR mounts to work with different shocks, but price and availability tend to be the issue.

 

[Niz55]

wow those bilstiens sure look really good. Good price also.

 

[Andy13186]

The cheapest thing would just be trade a non performance pack car your suspension for his stock suspension.

 

[BmacIL]

The cheapest thing would just be trade a non performance pack car your suspension for his stock suspension.

I don't think he wants a floaty, boaty mess either, though I know the '18MY+ is definitely better.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

All,

I really appreciate the help and insight. I'll be buying a set of the FRPP Track shocks (yep, just shocks for now) to see the reaction in my suspension setup.

As I see it, the problem I'm having (unsettling/oscillation when going over long patches of bad/short frequency wavy road surface) can be fixed with the speedy reaction from a monotube damper mated with a near-perfect pairing between shock and spring (880lb/in Steeda Ultralite rear spring with FRPP shocks designed for 914lb/in).

I get that the monotube may be a bit more firm than my current twin tube, but the firmness isn't what is bothering me. We'll see how it works -- my guess is it will be pretty good, especially considering Ford mated twin tube struts with monotube shocks as OEM equipment for the PP (albeit under-dampened in OEM form).

Thanks again,

Mike

 

[BmacIL]

All,

I really appreciate the help and insight. I'll be buying a set of the FRPP Track shocks (yep, just shocks for now) to see the reaction in my suspension setup.

As I see it, the problem I'm having (unsettling/oscillation when going over long patches of bad/short frequency wavy road surface) can be fixed with the speedy reaction from a monotube damper mated with a near-perfect pairing between shock and spring (880lb/in Steeda Ultralite rear spring with FRPP shocks designed for 914lb/in).

I get that the monotube may be a bit more firm than my current twin tube, but the firmness isn't what is bothering me. We'll see how it works -- my guess is it will be pretty good, especially considering Ford mated twin tube struts with monotube shocks as OEM equipment for the PP (albeit under-dampened in OEM form).

Thanks again,

Mike

I think that'll be a nice change, though probably even better with more rear suspension travel (either from ride height or shock travel).

 

[Roadway 5.0]

...though probably even better with more rear suspension travel (either from ride height or shock travel).

No doubt on this. I'm 50/50 whether I pop for new mounts or not. Considering the FRPP shocks come with new OEM mounts, I'll likely just throw them on and see how they feel and then reassess. Luckily a shock / mount can be swapped in 20 minutes while blindfolded, so not much time lost.

 

[GregO]

Considering the FRPP shocks come with new OEM mounts, I'll likely just throw them on and see how they feel and then reassess.

Shorten up the Ford supplied jounce stops. They’re to long as supplied.

 

[BmacIL]

No doubt on this. I'm 50/50 whether I pop for new mounts or not. Considering the FRPP shocks come with new OEM mounts, I'll likely just throw them on and see how they feel and then reassess. Luckily a shock / mount can be swapped in 20 minutes while blindfolded, so not much time lost.

OEM mounts are unfortunately going the wrong direction on bouncy behavior, but I totally understand wanting to just undo 8 bolts and try it. As Greg mentioned, you will definitely need to trim the stops anyway, so you might as well install a different mount.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

OEM mounts are unfortunately going the wrong direction on bouncy behavior, but I totally understand wanting to just undo 8 bolts and try it. As Greg mentioned, you will definitely need to trim the stops anyway, so you might as well install a different mount.

Valid point. To add, I suppose for a more apples to apples assessment against what I have now versus what I’m going to, it would only be fair to get new un-flexing mounts.

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