Changing from stock springs & shocks to coil over?

Poolw · #1 (**permalink**) 03-29-2006, 08:56 AM

I have a LA Exotic (now caled B&B) with a Mustang II front end and a 351w. The ride is extremely hard and I would like to know if I change it to coil over can I expect a big improvement. Is its a big job to make the change from springs to coil over? Has anyone done this before? Any and all advise is appreciated.

JCoop · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2006, 04:24 AM

Maybe you can give us more info on your current suspension setup. But in general, I think the coilover systems do a better job and saves weight. As an alternative, you can change the current springs to ones that have a lesser rate. IOW, it may be that the ones that are installed now are too heavy. I think you can get them in different rates. I know that with coilovers, you can get the springs in a whole variety of spring rates. I changed my rear springs from 450 lbs to 375lbs and made a world of difference. I also changed the swaybar bushings to poly all around.

DavidNJ · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 08:59 AM

A lot of the impact harshness comes from the shock. Which shocks do you have. No Cobra experience, however I've found that a "sport" Bilstein can ride better than a factory shock, while having greater wheel control.

Poolw · #4 (**permalink**) 04-07-2006, 10:48 AM

I have standard Mustang II spings front and rear with Monore shocks. The shocks good like new but are orginal when it was build it 94.