Mustang Suspension Upgrade RRS

[@MS-ts4db]

I love mine on my 65 Fastback. The car handles like a Ferrari. RRS-online went over the top with their Engineering. Its a thing of beauty. Family run, and they are wonderful people to deal with. I also went with their rack and pinion system, and powered it with a mini cooper electric motor they recommended. Really sweet stuff running for 2yrs with it. Great video.

[@AutoRestoMod]

I really like the product as well, well engineered well-thought-out and I agree it does handle much better like a European sports car.

[@markdrewett149]

I have RRS front end and billet lwr cntrl arm for my 1979 XD Australian Falcon which most yanks would never have even seen one. Im not sure what you guys call a negative regarding cost but got the RRS front big brakes and was about 9K Australian for memory. The RRS caliper is bolted together with billet steel to eliminate caliper flex, they are hard core. In my opinion it is still worth every cent if you want the best there is. The other possible negative not mentioned is weight! This is NOT lightweight drag racing components that will fall apart on Australias really crappy roads, it is virtually hard core circuit racing items throughout. My final opinion is it looks way better in the skin than on this video for some reason... it is an item of beauty and function. oh i nearly forgot, i have the billet alloy strut top tower cover too, that tidies up the engine bay and finishes it all off nicely. Thanks for the vid, i watched with interest.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Thanks Mark! I'll pass this along to Diona and the folks a RRS.

[@Banginheadlights]

Monaro! Good to see more Aussie products on Autorestomod.

[@mickey182c]

I’ve got all the RRS gear in my 67 mustang, coilovers front and rear, 3 link, steering rack upgraded brembo brake package,it’s all great gear and works very well . And yeah I live in Australia

[@AutoRestoMod]

I can't wait to get the car on the street with that stuff in it.

[@matto6582]

Hi Mickey, Just wondering on the comfort level versus a hard race suspension feel inside the car for the RRS front end coilover setup? I've been looking for an in car on the road review of RRS coilover setup but not found much at all of how it rides.. It's 4 way adjustable but have heard some negativity about coilover ride in the past and never had a set myself.. Thanks in advance for any insight you may be able to provide..

[@67Stang]

I have added this to the wish list for my mustang.

[@AutoRestoMod]

It's really good, I'm sure you won't regret it.

[@morganleblanc730]

I have the street or track set up on my 69 Mach 1. It's absolutely awesome! It's by far the best handling and riding Mustang that I have owned.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Street or Track does make a wicked good set up.

[@biglakehotrods381]

the old bird is finally getting her time on stage. Gonna be a gokart once it’s finished.

[@AutoRestoMod]

I sure hope so. I'm still trying to figure out how we can wheel a wheedle a Wieand supercharger out of the guys at Holley along with a Sniper EFI.

[@johnbarker5009]

That is really, really gorgeous stuff. Beautiful components. I've watched some of their videos, all of which are several years old on YT. While it isn't what you're reviewing here, RRS and Maximum Motorsports have convinced me of the desirability of torque arm rear suspension on cars which originally came with leaf springs or triangulated four link. One of the wrinkles in the RRS torque arm which caused a great deal of thought is their insistence torque arm cars don't need subframe connectors. I'd be inclined to say they're wrong because they're the only ones to go that way, but their engineering is so thorough it's risky to say they're wrong. I've also known some Australian hot rodders and for a fact they can't just whip something up and say it's fine as long as it doesn't fall apart on the way to inspection. The Aussies are very serious about making hot rodders prove their engineering is solid before certifying a car for road use.

[@AutoRestoMod]

I really don't see a need for the subframe connectors because of how the torque arm is set up. From my understanding the torque arm is on a pivot at the front of the front of the system so that would alleviate a lot of instances where the torque arm would try to rip out the floor pans in the front under hard use.

[@johnbarker5009]

@@AutoRestoMod that's exactly the point RSS makes in their own material and I'm certainly not qualified to tell them they're wrong. They're putting all the axle housing torque into the front subframe, so the rear frame rails actually carry less of the burden than they do in the stock car.

[@philb386]

If you think the rules are tough in Oz, they are worse here in NZ. I have the RRS struts with phase 3 brakes along with the rack and pinion steering. I also installed the tower notch kit and that has given me heaps more room between the shock towers, enough room for a Coyote, but who can afford one of those. Im not really sold on the steering rack, its taking a lot to get the alignment just right.

[@bulfragg]

Where can we get the prices? I can't find anything

[@robkallok77]

The RRS stuff is awesome based on everything I’ve read. If I had the budget I would have definitely gone that way with my Falcon but I had an Open Tracker Racing budget so that’s what I went with (and it’s awesome at that price point 😉).

[@AutoRestoMod]

I really love both companies. And in friends with both owners. Nurse. Both of them are tremendous car guys and really dig the old stuff.

[@crosswits1]

Cam needs this on his 66'

[@AutoRestoMod]

His car has the Street or Track system that we talk about that we really like as well

[@wrighttool]

You said it uses 04 gto brakes caplipers which I like. what about the rotor and hub I assume its not a chevy bolt pattern.

[@chucksgarage7165]

Since this comes from down under, aren’t all the bolts left handed threads?

[@AutoRestoMod]

Those are in the bin for the Aussie cars lol.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

!oot sdrawkcab klat yehT

[@hotrodray6802]

🔔😎 Been thinking of struts. Great parts.... Can't justify this price.🙄

[@AutoRestoMod]

The price is pretty typical for what those systems run. Especially when you add the brakes to it. But I can understand not being able to do it right now.

[@kennywaggoner8930]

Thanks for the video, What is the contact info for the strut rod? I've a 64 Fairlane, seems the Fairlane is a little different and most kits don't work with Fairlane

[@AutoRestoMod]

www.rrs-usa.com [phone]

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

I would love to run the rrs suspension but will most likely to be running the opentracker stuff just from the standpoint that I have too many projects.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Totally get it, Open Tracker makes some really good stuff. We are actually using a lot of his products on the 65 ranchero.

[@jeffdriver3000]

I would like to see a flex joint on the strut rod like some of the other after market companies have

[@AutoRestoMod]

I can see why you say that, But you have to remember that there is some rubber in the inner mount point of the lower control arm. Some of it boils down to differing thoughts and engineering.

[@mickabikhair675]

RRS do have along with the urethane style an option strut rod flex adjuster kit

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

Another note my PBR calipers on the new edge mustangs tend to have sticking problems both GT and Cobra after 50k-ish miles so I would hope that is an issue they addressed in design.

[@AutoRestoMod]

These calipers are from the 04 GTO. They went away from the Cobra style caliper for that very reason.

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

Do they make one that will work on a 1959 Ford Thunderbird

[@AutoRestoMod]

I believe they are going to be starting on something for the galaxys 1960 to 64 period but I don't think they have anything in the works for the 59 Thunderbird I'm Thunderbird.

[@stevenkryptonite1641]

Will this work with Stock 1969 Cougar..? Direct bolt in..?

[@chuck_machine]

Yes, as long as your pocketbook can handle it.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Yes it will work in your Cougar. Direct and easier that stock to bolt in.

[@stevenkryptonite1641]

@@AutoRestoMod good to know..

[@stevenkryptonite1641]

@@chuck_machine what's the average price an avaliable aka turn around

[@edwardcurtis2709]

is this available for 66/67 comet/fairlane?

[@AutoRestoMod]

Yes it is

[@johnszymanski548]

Take. Look at speed kinetics k members for falcons uses foxbody and sn95 suspension and brakes and steering

[@tuckerjl]

Is the lower control arm the same as 65 t-bird?

[@hotrodray6802]

Not close

[@AutoRestoMod]

No it's not.

[@chuck_machine]

No. Not even close.

[@tuckerjl]

@@chuck_machine the 65 t-bird has the coil springs above the upper control arm like mustang and falcon do and the lower looks pretty close to the same as them too! Are they longer or wider or what’s the main difference?

[@tuckerjl]

@@AutoRestoMod the 65 t-bird has coil springs above the upper control arm like mustang and falcon and the lower looks pretty close to the same as the mustang! Do you know the main difference between them?

[@mojunk19]

A lot of information missing in this video. What size wheels are required? What offset are required? Where do you buy the system? I went to the website and it’s like an info commercial. No part numbers no price list just more videos.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Post 1968 wheels on wheels on the Phase 1 kit. Phase 2 break kits need a 15" or larger wheel. We'll be going into more of the detailed stuff when Diona and I put the suspension in the 64 Falcon hard top. Call Diona for pricing: 877-749-4557

[@jennings69]

will this work for 1970 Cougar?

[@AutoRestoMod]

Absolutely

[@chuck_machine]

Yes, just with the caveats noted in the video

[@RealWorldGarage]

So maybe I should tag the 1300 hp Mercury Comet guy to this video??? 😂🤦‍♂️

[@AutoRestoMod]

Sure!

[@jasony9950]

Oh damn. Too soon too soon ha jk

[@yetiwagon]

who's that? i wanna see that!

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@yetiwagon if the video is still up?? They were getting some serious heat!! Search for 1300hp Mercury Comet crash. It’ll pull up, it’s a 200k build that a guy crashes, needlessly,I saw it as a guy trying to color some really stupid mistakes as an accident, when in my mind it looks a lot like negligence. Damn miracle nobody was injured worse.

[@halnutt1790]

My biggest problem with the early ford suspension is that lower control arm being so flimsy, my first 66 had the passenger lower arm and rod with mounts ripped out at 45-50. (Huge pothole in BPT I-95) ever since then that lower control arm and radius rod seem like go-kart parts rather than automotive use. I know I know but I am entitled to my crappy opinion too.

[@AutoRestoMod]

No I get what you're saying, but it is somewhat unlikely for that to happen over all

[@mickabikhair675]

Besides impact by being operated that would destroy any suspension in this way of failing you have had other chassis, steering and suspension issues in the case you describe as the pothole induced associated shock will act in a different stress loading failure points due to its path

[@michaelwelch5392]

Finely, Cam is starting to rub off on you. Jeff if your hearing is getting like mine . OPEN EXAUST!!

[@AutoRestoMod]

No... Maybe.

[@classicstangbrn8964]

First comment again, kidda early.

[@ford351cleveland]

Challenged accepted... but, rember your always second

[@AutoRestoMod]

Gotta love that early bird special lol.

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

Man i figure-ed you all be using ebay china stuff ..lol kidding guys

[@AutoRestoMod]

Not if I can help it. Lol

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

@@AutoRestoMod yea i fell ye all on that

[@uniflo2609]

No don't do this. Please. The same Aftermarket advertising as on a thousand other KZbin channels. This channel has been such a refreshing exception compared to those channels.

[@chuck_machine]

So, they shouldn't ever review any products? Just use the same old solutions over and over again? That's not progress, my friend...

[@AutoRestoMod]

Agreed Charles.

[@AutoRestoMod]

We do product reviews when we feel like the product deserves more than just 5 or 6 seconds at the beginning of the show perand the show. Something is complex as an aftermarket suspension system deserves a little more air time.

[@uniflo2609]

@@chuck_machine You didn't seem to get the point...

[@uniflo2609]

@@AutoRestoMod Your own "thing" has been worth following. I've been following you since the very beginning. This Aftermarket thing is all over KZbin. There's nothing unique about that.