Common Issues with Mustang II Suspensions and How to Fix Them
While you may be planning a wonderful weekend of classic tunes and cold drinks around your car, there are some things you should know about before installing a brand-new Mustang II suspension. In most cases, everything will go off without a hitch, and you’ll be enjoying your enhanced ride with the window down and a cool breeze in your hair. However, if you do run into a problem, here are some recommendations to help you move forward.
Uneven ride height is the most common issue car owners are likely to encounter. It not only makes the car look odd but also impacts how well you can handle the vehicle on the road. You’re getting this unevenness due to worn coil springs or improper spring installation (including misadjusted coilover).
To fix this, replace them with high-quality parts or reset the ride height in the coilovers. You should also double-check that all springs are seated correctly in their mounts.
Poor Steering Responsiveness
A Mustang II suspension kit should improve steering. Any time that is less than responsive, especially when driving, you need to find out what is going on. Most likely, your rack and pinion components are worn, or there are loose/misaligned steering linkages. If you don’t get any lubricant in there, your connection performance will suffer.
Go ahead and inspect the steering linkage and tighten any bolts or connections you think are loose. Look around the seals and bushings for any wear and tear. You may want to talk to a pro for proper alignment to correct the suspension geometry.
Whenever you hear clunking, squeaking, or rattling, something isn’t working as intended. Maybe you have worn bushings, loose ball joints, or improperly installed control arms. Bushings can also break or crack if they’ve been exposed to extreme heat or cold for long periods.
Inspect your bushings for signs of wear. You may want to consider polyurethane bushings that last longer. You should also tighten any loose bolts on the control arms or suspension mounts and double-check ball joints for excessive play.
No one wants their classic car to bottom out and damage the undercarriage. If the shocks are too short or springs have the wrong rating, you will hit bottom more often than not. Make sure your bump stops are in place, and consider replacing worn or incorrect shocks with more adjustable coilovers.
You can also check the springs are correctly rated for the weight of your vehicle, including whenever you have it full of people/objects you are transporting.
Accelerated tire wear is a clear indication something is off. It usually is due to improper Mustang II suspension alignment, incorrect camber settings, or failing components like ball joints. When you’re checking for this, look closely at the camber, caster, and toe angles, Inspect your ball joints, tie rods, and control arms for wear. You should also rotate your tires regularly to avoid normal wear and tear.
Ensuring Long-Term Success
The best way to keep your Mustang II suspension kit performing appropriately is to contact our team at Rod & Custom Motorsports. We have helped customers with precision outcomes since 1992, always offering the support and insight needed to ensure you get the most out of your products.
Hopefully, this list has given you plenty to think about when diagnosing and fixing common suspension problems. If there is anything that feels out of your wheelhouse, we recommend visiting a professional to ensure your vehicle receives the proper care it needs.