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Driveline / Suspension / Chassis
I took the stock '82 Mustang lower and upper control arms and fabricated reinforcing plates for them. This is said to be good up to 400 HP. Once again fabricated at home with instructions from the Mustang Performance Handbook Vol. 2.
Anti-squat brackets sounded like a real good idea at the time but if I had it to do over I doubt that this modification is worth it. The rear view shows where the bracket is attached to the lower control arm mounting pad on the rear end housing. The purpose of this mod was to change the rear end geometry to hook better. The side view shows the spring perch I had to build to restore the ride height to the correct level.
I changed the front brakes to '87-'93 11" rotors w/ SS lines and caliper pins. This helps the braking a great deal, especially since I'm running manual brakes.
* Billet Steel 10.5" flywheel* Ram HD Motorsport Clutch kit* Ford Motorsport aluminum driveshaft
* 4-cylinder springs all around
* Small stock 4-banger front sway bar w/ 5" long end links
* 88 GT big rear sway bar
* Lakewood 70/30 front struts, 1/8" thick washers on strut rod
* Manual steering
* Manual brakes
* SS braided flexible brake lines (Maximum Motorsports)
* Late model 11" discs and drums, premium pads / shoes
* Lightened stock front crossmember
* Double hump transmission crossmember
* Solid motor and transmission mounts
* HP MotorSport driveshaft loop
* Anti-squat brackets for lower control arms
* Boxed upper and lower rear control arms
* Boxed and welded upper and lower rear mounting points
* Subframe connectors and rocker panel braces
* Seam welded critical body areas
* Relocated battery in trunk
* Rear pinion snubber
* Eliminated rear end vibration damper
Use these links to get the rest of the story on my 82 coupe: engine, chassis, exterior, interior, budget.
 Mustang Performance Handbook Vol. 1 |
 Mustang Performance Handbook Vol. 2 |
| Most of the modifications to my '82 Coupe came from one of these two books. Vol. 1 covers the engine and drivetrain, while vol. 2 covers all the suspension and chassis modifications. These are two must have books for serious Mustang owners. For in-depth reviews *Click Here*. For purchase info click on the book covers or titles. | |
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