Staggered shock handling?

Zed · May 12, 2009 at 7:14 AM

Hi, I saw a Mustang staggered shock repop kit on eBay. It looks like the bloke has done his research on the parts and has done a nice job reproducing the panels. How does a staggered shock car handle compared to a non-staggered shock car. I am thinking of getting and fitting a kit to my Aussie XP 65 Futura coupe which is under going a very slow restoration and modification process. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks Zed

Zed · May 13, 2009 at 2:07 AM

Hi, here is the link-http://home.flash.net/~sanco/stagger.htm

For you to check out.

He also has some other stuff as well

http://home.flash.net/~sanco/mustang.htm

Some one must have driven a Mustang with both types of rear suspension. I would like some indication one way or the other

Thanks Zed

round2K_old · May 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM

This is an unusual modification and you might be able to get input from the modified forum on the VMF. Most of the K car folks are restoring rather than modifying.

trainfor302 · May 13, 2009 at 11:09 AM

Zed, I staggererd the shocks on my 66 Mustang. This was fourty years ago, but as I remember, it made no noticeable differance in handling. It was not for turning as much as it was to stablize the axle for drag racing. That is why I did it. Tom

SixT5HiPo · May 14, 2009 at 12:47 AM

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I staggererd the shocks on my 66 Mustang...It was not for turning as much as it was to stablize the axle for drag racing.

Tom's correct about that. The staggered shocks are intended to help maintain traction on a "live" rear axle set up.

Zed · May 14, 2009 at 1:24 AM

Thanks for the help. I was concerned about a deterioration in handling on a car with this modification retrofitted. But it all sounds good and I am hoping for improved traction as well.

I had noticed a few members have modified cars of varying types and was/ have tapped into other's experience's with this modification.

Thanks again for the great advice and help.

What is VMF? (Virginia Mustang Forums)

Zed

Edited by - Zed on 05/14/2009 01:27:27

C6ZZKGT · May 14, 2009 at 7:35 AM Official Post

VMF is Vintage Mustang Forums.

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/fusionbb.php?

-Fred-

Zed · May 15, 2009 at 2:00 AM

Thanks Fred. I'll bookmark the site, it looks interesting.

All the best Eddie

Zed · June 20, 2009 at 7:28 AM

Hi, I got the parts in the mail awhile ago and they look very well made.

But the transition pan on my Futura is different from a Mustang and the upper panel will not fit without a bit of reworking. I might have to make a sheet metal brake and make a new part for inside the boot(trunk) area to get this to work on my car. I'm still waiting on the 9" axle housing to be finished. Hopefully the car will be back on some wheels again soon.

Regards Zed

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