#MustangII

[rcmotorsports]

How to Choose the Right Mustang II Suspension Kit for Your Classic Car

Many parts of your classic car can be enhanced or upgraded to improve rideability and visual appeal. The trick is landing on the best-fit parts and customer service that ensure you get the most ROI for your time, money, and effort.

With a Mustang II suspension from Rod & Custom Motorsports, you get precision solutions that align with your specific vehicle needs and personal driving style. Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself before getting started.

What is Your Budget?

Mustang II suspension kits come in a wide range of prices. The quality of the materials, brand reputation, and included extras all impact what you will pay when walking out the door. While some less expensive kits may seem tempting at first, they may not be the best in the long run. You should try to balance the cost of the kit with the quality of the outcome so you get as much durability as possible.

Will the Kit Match Your Classic Car’s Design?

Not every Mustang II suspension is meant for a classic vehicle. Always ask the customer support team you’re working with to verify your vehicle’s specific model, year, and trim before you purchase any kit. You want a solution that is specially tailored for your classic car model. That is how you get a perfect fit while also preserving the look and feel of an older car you cherish.

How Will the Kit Impact Handling and Comfort?

One of the most significant reasons people shop around for new suspension kits is to boost the handling on the road and ride comfort in the vehicle. Look for features like adjustable coilovers, upgraded control arms, rack-and-pinion steering, and more that are aligned with the make and model of your car while also improving the feel you’ll receive when cornering, stopping suddenly, or cruising down a straightaway.

Do You Get Installation and Support?

Rod & Custom Motorsports is different from other suppliers because we take the time to help our customers out. Our expertise ensures you get the answer needed whenever something crops up during installation that is not covered by the manuals. We want to assist you as best as we can because our team are also car collectors and enthusiasts. We know firsthand how important having that experience on our side can be to getting the final car we want.

Are the Parts You’re Getting Quality?

The best way to ensure the longevity and performance of your Mustang II suspension is to purchase high-grade materials. At Rod & Custom Motorsports, we engineer and fabricate our parts, putting everything that ends up on our shelves through extensive quality control testing. We know our reputation rests on the quality of the parts you receive, and we work hard to double and triple-check everything before it leaves the shop.

Once you have answers to these questions, you should be well-equipped to purchase a brand new Mustang II suspension from our team. Whether you’re looking for Pro Spindles, front, or rear suspension upgrades, our professional and custom parts are the best answer. Give us a call today, and let’s find a suspension kit perfect for enhancing your classic car’s performance, comfort, and longevity.

[mustangfanclub]

Ain’t that the truth 😂 #MustangII gets no love. Regram: @cjponyparts #mustangfanclub #mustang #fordperformance #mustangmagazine #slammedstangs #supremestangs #fordmustang #americanmuscle #mustanggt #mustangweek https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt42f5mgESl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1igxscahthvnp

[garage34]

🔧🔧 Ficou perfeito Serginho @impactoespeciais 🔧🔧 Mais um em breve nas ruas 🏁🏁🏁 #dodge #mopar #mustangii https://www.instagram.com/p/BpF1NrrFBs_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qen172rp2ja1

[oldmotors]

The #FordCapri is rarely seen in the States now - so much so you’d never realize that almost half a million of them (yes, half a million) were sold in the U.S. between 1970 and 1978 (a trailing year in which leftover ‘77s were retitled and fire-saled). When it came to the U.S., of course, Ford’s European pony car was a small sporty coupe of an entirely different class of vehicle than the Mustang that had inspired it, and had more in common with the Fiat 124 Coupe and BMW 2002 than any U.S. #Fords. The blue oval wanted to avoid confusing buyers with the similarly-sized Pinto, so the Capri was sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. - the first “Mercury” Capri, although the #Mercury badges never actually appeared on the cars. In hindsight it’s hard to see how anybody could’ve confused cars as different as the Capri and the Pinto, but in the early days only the 1600 was offered in the Capri - which spoke “economy,” not speed, even it was labeled as “Mercury’s Sexy European.” This was followed by the 2-liter in 1971 and, in ’72, the 2.6 liter #CologneV6. The V6 actually made the car a fairly potent and responsive machine for the era. Sales trended steadily upward and the V6 really made the car quite desirable - sales peaked at 113,069 for 1973. This trend might have continued but for #Ford releasing the Pinto-based #MustangII for 1974. On paper the Mustang II looked just like the Capri (which it was imitating) but was vastly inferior in most respects. It was, however, very popular and appreciably cheaper than the Capri (the top-spec Mustang II Mach 1 cost less than the V6 Capri, and the Capri was hurt by exchange rates), whose sales it immediately began to cannibalize. For 1974, big bumpers arrived and in early ’75 all the Mk1 Capris were cleared out to make way for the MkII - which never quite recaptured the magic, especially after the Mustang II got a V8. But the Capri was still a better handling, higher quality car. With sales declining, importation ended a few months before the Mk3 #Capri debuted, and remaining stocks were sold until the introduction of the “Fox” Capri in 1978. #MercuryCapri #CapriV6 #FoMoCo #Coupe #CapriV6 #ig_autoshow #classicFord  https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHGSFKnKiZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rc7csyz24c7p

[ryanswrath]

She’s definitely beat up but I can tell we’re going to be fine together. Some major issues right off the bat: rust all over body, windshield cracked, no battery, no gas tank, no air filter, locks don’t work, some radiator hoses are off, inside is filled with random crap.

[theredspyder-blog]

Check out the wheel's I've run on this spyder through the years

[rjbailey]

Reposted from @mecum_auctions (@get_regrann) - A second generation Stang. ... 1976 Ford Mustang II // 393 CI, 5-Speed ... Mecum Vegas Lot F171 ... #Ford #Mustang #FordMustang #MustangII #Manual #MuscleCar #BlueOval #MecumVegas #Vegas #Mecum #MecumAuctions #WhereTheCarsAre #Car #Auction #Auto #CarLifestyle #Drive #DriveTastefully #CarsWithoutLimits #CarsOfInstagram #CarPhotography - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B24wicGlXhw/?igshid=1d4wbjqzelxfv

[rlimarjbr]

Farrah #Fawcett and her #Mustang II, 1976 #Year1976 #Ano1976 #Anos70 #FarrahFawcett #MustangII #Moviestar #Estrela de #Cinema #Movie #Filme #Film #Star #Car #Carro #Picture #PictureOfTheDay ... https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEa93DlzLj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fuklmy3ki4jl

[rcmotorsports]

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

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.

Suspension Noise

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.

Bottoming Out

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.

Premature Tire Wear

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.

[fxbdyfckboi]

Days like these I wish could last forever... • • * * * * * #Mustang #mustangsofinstagramutomotive #mustangterminator #mustangpride #mustangt350 #mustangos #mustangworldwife #mustangfanbase #mustangcar #mustangfanclub #mustangpassion #mustangsquad #mustanglineup #mustanghorsephotography #Mustangscob #mustangfame #mustangii #mustangdubai #Mustangsempire #mustangs550 #mustang1965 #mustangfeed #mustangkiller #mustangChristmas #mustanggta #mustangsofame #mustangtopic #mustangrules #mustang4life #mustangknights https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs0-41LBkQ2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m2xg3qlkmslf

[mystarcar]

MyStarCollectorCar looks at the Rodney Dangerfield "don't get no respect" Mustang II. READ MORE:   http://mystarcollectorcar.com/more-misunderstood-than-rodn…/

[the-forgotten-mopar]

Yea it's stock... I don't know what you are talking about. #ford #fordmustang #mustang2 #mustangii #blown #forcedinduction #supercharged #mental #caffeineandoctane #carsarelife #georgia #atlanta #perimetermall (at Perimeter Mall)

[oldmotors]

In the eighties and nineties, there were few cars as uncool as the oft-derided #MustangII. It was very much a creature of its time, a time long out of fashion then and a slow, awkward car to boot. Indeed, it's still the #Mustang that fanboys love to hate. It's true that the Mustang II, with its #fordPinto underpinnings, iffy quality, mediocre driving dynamics, and smog-strangled engines didn't age well, but it sure did resonate with customers. The classic 1964-1970 and 1971-1973 cars were always going to be hard acts to follow, but that's not what most people were thinking about in the fall of 1973, when suddenly there were gas lines everywhere. Also, many people had cooled on the '71-'73 Mustang - well regarded today but often thought of as ponderously large and heavy back then. The Mustang II, named for car’s total reboot (today they'd call it the Mustang 2.0), was exactly right for market conditions in 1974 - smaller, lighter, far more efficient, and also offering the external appearance of luxury touches (best exemplified by this V8 #Ghia with its padded vinyl top and frilly detailing). Muscle car people hated it - the '74 model didn't even offer a V8 - but the public loved it, and bought 1.1 million of them in five years - until it was replaced by the Fox in the fall of 1978. At that time Ford’s domestic operations were really struggling, and say what you will about the II, it provided gallons of black ink. Like some contemporaries, namely the AMC Matador Coupe, the Mustang II looks overbodied today, and the styling aged quickly. A best-seller in its day, it was quickly outmoded stylistically and technologically (dynamics weren’t on par with Ford’s on European Capri, which it also competed with domesticallyl), and by the 90s, aside from the Cobra versions (mostly decal packages) they were dirt cheap - a really nice one could be had for under a grand even with a 302. The II has yet to really appreciate as a collector car, but that day is coming. #ford #fordmustang #mustang2 #mustangghia #fomoco #1976 #1970s #seventies #classiccar #practicalclassics #disco #vinyl #mellowgold #carsofinstagram #carstagram #ig_autoshow #carporn #cargram #trb_autozone 

[ryanswrath]

I plan on selling the front and rear bumpers, I’m not going to use them, I do not like the look they provide. The front bumper has a crack/chip on the left side but the rear bumper looks good. Message me if anyone is interested, maybe I’ll make an eBay posting.

[24hoursoflemons]

There have been many Lords Humungi in #LeMons history, but only this one was driving a #MustangII. #LordHumungus #AyatollahOfRockNRollah #mustangalso #24HoursOfLeMons #LeMons #LeMonsWorld

[streettouring]

Muchas felicidades amigos del @mustangs_sv @mustangclubsv #Mustang #s197 #americanmuscle #centroamerica #sn95 #newedgemustangs #classic #GT #v8 #mustanggt #mustangsofinstagram #s550 #coyote #v6 #autos #cars #performance #ford #mustanglatam #mustanglife #elsalvadorimpresionante #v8power #instacars #classiccars #classic #MustangII #57years (en San Salvador) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxzTTDDzlN/?igshid=so5bp38b5xbk