norcaltt 1 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 I have a 1969 mustang grande with 351w and fmx. I want to upgrade complete suspension and steering. who put coilovers and rack and pinion in theres? pros/cons and pictures would be greatly appreciated. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 I have the Total Control Products front coil overs, rear coilovers with watts link and a torque arm and their power rack and pinion. I also have their subframe connectors and motor mounts. Pros: Installs easily, not much modification needed, but the subframe connectors needs to be welded in. Same goes for the rear suspension mounting. Rack is very high quality, Woodward internals. No issiues with clearing headers etc. Front suspension uses stock mounting locations. Cons: Still uses the '69 or '70 spindles, so you're limited on your brake choice. Only Baer has a big brake kit for those spindles. I've had problems with the shock absorbers, as they do not have dust boots. Sand and road dirt ruins the seal after a while. Norway weather is not California weather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 I have Street or Tracks front Coilover setup with stock power steering/spindles. Easy install, fun to drive! never went with a Rack and Pinion, because of Header selection, I Think TCP would be top tier kit to go with, other rack n pinion kits have mixed reviews. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 I have Street or Track Coil over set up as well. Also have the Unisteer Power steering set up and very happy with all of it. Either way, I would suggest call Shaun at Street or Track and talk to him. Great guy and knows his stuff and will not pressure you at all to buy his stuff, only provide you the info to make your decision. Good luck. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHELBY69 61 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 Keeping mine near stock. I added EIBACH springs & shocks from & rear and cut the springs w a saw to lower car. Handles like a modern car. Also added Halibrand wheels & modern MICHELINs wheels & BAER big brakes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted July 22, 2021 3 hours ago, fvike said: I have the Total Control Products front coil overs, rear coilovers with watts link and a torque arm and their power rack and pinion. I also have their subframe connectors and motor mounts. Pros: Installs easily, not much modification needed, but the subframe connectors needs to be welded in. Same goes for the rear suspension mounting. Rack is very high quality, Woodward internals. No issiues with clearing headers etc. Front suspension uses stock mounting locations. Cons: Still uses the '69 or '70 spindles, so you're limited on your brake choice. Only Baer has a big brake kit for those spindles. I've had problems with the shock absorbers, as they do not have dust boots. Sand and road dirt ruins the seal after a while. Norway weather is not California weather. Wilwood has brake kits of various sizes for 69 & 70 oem disk spindles. https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitSearch?year=1969&make=Ford&model=Mustang&option=Disc+Brake+Spindle&axle=Front+Kit https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitSearch?year=1970&make=Ford&model=Mustang&option=Disc+Brake+Front+Except+GT350+%26+500&axle=Front+Kit For oem drum spindles https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitSearch?year=1969&make=Ford&model=Mustang&option=Drum+Brake+Front+Spindle&axle=Front+Kit https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitSearch?year=1970&make=Ford&model=Mustang&option=Drum+Brake+Front+Spindle&axle=Front+Kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 Good to see they got 14" rotors now for the Mustang spindle. They only had the 12.88" before. At least with the Superlite caliper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 Yeah Shaun is a super nice guy to talk too. One reason why I chose his stuff is because you can just call him and tell him what you plan to do and he'll build a list for you.... Then take your money ha ha ha. Pricey for sure but all I ever see about his stuff is great reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 2:38 PM, norcaltt said: I have a 1969 mustang grande with 351w and fmx. I want to upgrade complete suspension and steering. who put coilovers and rack and pinion in theres? pros/cons and pictures would be greatly appreciated. thanks How are you driving with the car once it’s done ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 This post is quite timely -- my steering system needs a lot of TLC (ie. replacement parts) in order to get it steering as good as it was in '69, but the more I think about it, I feel the time is right to upgrade to a rack and pinion. For the TCP or Street-or-Track systems, can you stick with the factory power steering pump? Or is it recommended to upgrade? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, Flanders said: This post is quite timely -- my steering system needs a lot of TLC (ie. replacement parts) in order to get it steering as good as it was in '69, but the more I think about it, I feel the time is right to upgrade to a rack and pinion. For the TCP or Street-or-Track systems, can you stick with the factory power steering pump? Or is it recommended to upgrade? I believe you can, but its a matter of modifying the hydraulic line/couplers. I believe TCP sells two versions, one to retain your PS pump and the other is their aftermarket pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 26, 2021 FYI to anyone debating a SOT CoilOver kit: SOT will be doing a price increase after their current stock is done. So best to pull the trigger now! 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted July 28, 2021 I saw that too He said it's only going to be minimal increases but how much more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites