The Ultimate Guide to Mustang II Suspensions

[@MileHighSly]

Another stellar video Hunter and crew! Yes please on the 4 link

[@lostsocketgarage]

Hey thanks!!! Means alot

[@Stang95Bang]

Hell yes on the 4 link!! Great video buddy!!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@michaelbledsoe87]

Yes would like to see the 4 link set up...

[@lostsocketgarage]

on it

[@wereexpertstoo3795]

I have always wondered how this came to be. So interesting.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@wereexpertstoo3795]

@@lostsocketgarage I'm thinking about doing a fastback conversion eventually, so I've been soaking in that type of content. Really appreciate you guys sharing so much information. Putting these videos out is a lot of work. It's appreciated.

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

Thank you for the history lesson.

[@lostsocketgarage]

It was a fun one to give! Thanks for hanging out!

[@aprilcarter887]

Excited for this! You guys are great.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Shanks

[@luciencote8547]

Loved this one. Now I want a mustang 2 kit in mine. I’d love to see the 4 link kit installed. Also a video on the removal of the shock tower and other necessary items to install this

[@lostsocketgarage]

Shock towers are just spot welds. We kinda show it in this vid. Sorry we kinda skipped that part a bit. Thanks for following along!

[@jd818]

Yes, on the 4 link rear.

[@frankbonura5710]

Great Video, and yes I would like to see a four link video.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Deal!

[@fdwsr71]

You guys are great!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Hey Thanks so much!!!

[@henserleon2236]

This video was awesome. I’ve been debating between the aje n the mustang to fear suspension kits for my 66. And after watching this video I think mtf is going to b the best choice for what I wanna do in the bay

[@lostsocketgarage]

Tell em we sent ya! It's a great kit, won't be disappointed. Thanks for following along!!

[@wyattdavis7651]

Dang that grey mustang is sick!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Right?! Gonna be really cool in someones driveway real soon ;)

[@thekingsway295]

Great info in the video guys! Yes on the 4 link and a detailed video on shock tower removal and install welding. it up. Do we have to stitch weld or can we weld continuously without warping too bad is one question I would like to see answered. Thanks!!!!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Really depends on the condition of the metal you are welding to. We weld hot with this, but that means shorter welds.

[@rvsteve583]

"until it blows up" got a thumbs up, and im a subi guy.....................................

[@lostsocketgarage]

I was for a long time too, had to throw it in there for the EJ25 ringlands ya know! hey at least you aren't a mod on NASIOC ( I hope) hahaha

[@bobschulz1414]

Really checking out your fastback conversion kits videos for a future build I'm contemplating. The Mustang II front components are great for all kinds of builds- I have the Mustang II spindles on my AC Cobra build with aftermarket control arms to the existing pick up points and it works great. One quick and crazy question- have you guys ever built a fast back conversion with an IRS rear- either 8.8 Mercury or Ford IRS or the later Mustang IRS set up? Any other ideas to make a conversion handle almost "track like" on the road? Also, what kind of issues come up with fast back conversion with mini tubs so I can run decent sized tires on the rear?

[@lostsocketgarage]

We have used the Ridetech 4 link as well as a mustangs to fear watts link. I love em both. Depends on the style of mini tubs. Typically we get the kit from MTF. Pretty straightforward. But you'll need the fold down seat to weld in brackets for it.

[@bobschulz1414]

@@lostsocketgarage Do the mini tubs encroach into the fold down seat area or door panel areas requiring custom made pieces? I have a ton of questions and now my new shop building is just about finished, so I will be able to consider this project very soon...

[@superduty4556]

Pontiac was kicking ass during the mustang 2 era.

[@lostsocketgarage]

hell yeah it was.

[@225Kristoph]

Simpler than I would have thought. I kinda figured there was more welding involved.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Simple is better sometimes....most times

[@Gtflybmx75]

Is there a rack set up for no power steering I’ve had my 66 since I was 21 now 28 the car had power steering but got ripped off but I really enjoy having no power steering it’s a raw feeling that I like or is there something else I could do to help the sway of the front end

[@lostsocketgarage]

I'd have to research that one

[@johnosborne1009]

All right fellas I just purchased a 1962 Mercury Comet four-door four-door I would like to go to rack and pinion what company would be the best it's manual steering now

[@lostsocketgarage]

We usually use borgeson units on our mustangs

[@frankbonura5710]

So you sawed off an inch from each of the inner tie rods. Is that change done to facilitate wider tires on the front of a first generation mustang or is the set up on the Mustang II wider?

[@lostsocketgarage]

I believe its applications specific. Not sure though, thats just what the instructions have us do

[@ugocarlos6995]

Hey fellas, im a youtube Mechanic as in i watch youtube to learn how to turn wrenches. For this kit, what bear brake pads do i need? I burned through the set they gave me and i dont have the paperwork. Any help?

[@lostsocketgarage]

If you have the Wilwood kit, just go to the wilwood site, find your kit and it'll have part numbers. KZbin is likes a giant haynes manual haha

[@davidkaralus7464]

Does this require a rear sump oil pan on a 302? how about a Lincoln Mark 8 independent rear end install!

[@lostsocketgarage]

I'd have to check, but I believe so

[@johnnyrotten3175]

4 Link 👍

[@lostsocketgarage]

On it!

[@fdwsr71]

Do a 4 Link Set Up Please.

[@lostsocketgarage]

We will !

[@Andy351c]

LS!?!?! How dare you? JK, dude you’re awesome

[@lostsocketgarage]

Haha Haaaaad to do it ;) . Thanks buddy!

[@poppacapinya]

i wish id seen this kit before i got the one i installed . i have a basic kit and it was not bad to install but figuring out the motor mount situation was a pain. the mtf kit has a bigger drop so my engine could have been in the stock place351w has a fat oil pump so my engine sits a little bit forward i test drove it with no wheel alignment and it was way better than it was nice and tight i still need to figure out a sway bar maybe mtf will have on that will fit . great job as always

[@lostsocketgarage]

Well glad it drove well. I believe you can just get the sway from them.

[@Jim-he4km]

LS!!!! Legit best American engine swap. Period... I have a 67 Mustang I got for my son, I keep telling him I'm going to LS swap it, it always makes him stutter😂

[@lostsocketgarage]

For real!! Thought I was going to get lit up for that comment haha

[@frankbonura5710]

What is the caster angle on the Mustangs-to-fear suspension???

[@lostsocketgarage]

looks to be neutral or 0 deg. But youd have to check for sure with them. Im just eyeballing

[@frankbonura5710]

If the Mustang II is so wrong, why are you converting first Generation Mustangs to Mustang II suspensions??? ;-)

[@pdmustgtd1013]

I own 76 cobra II V8 4 speed car and now with 347 and 5 speed. I have more fun with Cobra II than I did with my 70 Mach 1.

[@frankbonura5710]

@@pdmustgtd1013 the Mustang II is a real mustang, the MACH E is a fake mustang. :-)

[@lostsocketgarage]

haha, just the look that doesn't jive with me. To each their own. I know I like some cars that others are like "WTF man" haha

[@lostsocketgarage]

amen

[@pdmustgtd1013]

@@lostsocketgarage I don't like 71-73 rear was flat and nose of the car. Then Fox body based off Fremont chassis they didn't look like Mustang. People like to say Mustang II a Pinto not even close. They only share small piece of sheet metal under rear seat. They share ton of small parts but many models did that. First Mustang was re-skinned Ford Falcon.

[@rogeralbans4082]

Hey come on, get real, the fastest mustangs would have to be Turbo, twin overhead cam, 4 litre Aussie Barra powered but you Merikans just don't know how good our down under sixes are. Most bang for the buck and great fuel economy when not running 7's in stock form. It is ok keep on believing in chev power.

[@lostsocketgarage]

hey I'd take a Barra engine, but we can't love what we aren't cool enough to get! Don't even get me started on the amazing Holdens yall got and utes. haha