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More research indeed needed for this build just wondering if dumping near 25k in suspension parts which do need maintaining worth it for me. And that might be out of my budget as far as that goes ..I have no problem spending more but 25k is a bit high for "me" .. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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well.... gotta pay to play. any of the high end stuff is gonna cost. you get lured in by the price of the suspension, then you start looking into the power steering setup, headers, oil pan, brakes( they are ridiculous you gotta figure a good 4 wheel big brake setup will set you back $4k) rear end housing, axles,etc. yeah sure for the DSE kit front and rear its about $10k, but are you going to do that without a mini tub? gonna need a rear end housing to align everything and do the rear install, that rear end housing will need parts.
Dan, im not sure what you already have for your build, and some things will need to be bought no matter what if you dont have it. I just know for me i cant drop all that right now. So im personally going budget in the back for know and will be using the DSE setup up front (since that is where i was having issues previously) but just in doing my DSE front im already $9k or so into the front kit, motor mounts, column, close out panels, intermediate shaft. then brakes will be another $2200 or so up front, power steering will be between $300-$500. then I have to figure wheels $4k+ then tires etc.
if you have a budget, and some parts you are dead set on using you may want to look at that and make your decision.
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
More research indeed needed for this build just wondering if dumping near 25k in suspension parts which do need maintaining worth it for me. And that might be out of my budget as far as that goes ..I have no problem spending more but 25k is a bit high for "me" ..
any parts you buy for suspension will need maintenance. whether it be just greasing or what ever. I cant imagine you'll be putting 15k+ miles a year on the car so the parts should last you a long time. if you get into doing more track stuff and driving it hard, everything will wear considerably faster.
You have to look at the stock stuff and remember some folks race on that stuff, and a lot of the brands mentioned in this thread def have more "robust" parts then stock.
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I have stop tech 4 piston brakes for front not sure what I want to run out back might run those in the back also and I'm running a shortened 8.8 that I already have, now 10k for the whole set up minus the other stuff like rack shaft mini tub is what I can do.. I guess I need to put together a parts list to see what all I do have for the car need to get the suspension done so I can get the car painted
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what does your front kit fit? or do you just have the stop tech calipers?
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what does your front kit fit? or do you just have the stop tech calipers?
Just calipers and rotors the bracket can b bought at a min price
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well if your stuck on running that stuff you may want to look into companies that will allow you to run it.
Personally I dont think you should let the fact you have some brakes laying around determine your purchase. if anything sell them and throw it in the pot.
The fact you want to use brakes that fit sn95 spindles, you may want to look at suspensions that allow you to use that spindle.
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well if your stuck on running that stuff you may want to look into companies that will allow you to run it.
Personally I dont think you should let the fact you have some brakes laying around determine your purchase. if anything sell them and throw it in the pot.
The fact you want to use brakes that fit sn95 spindles, you may want to look at suspensions that allow you to use that spindle.
Might just throw it on my coupe these brakes retail for over 2500
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If you want to use sn95 brakes with vintage Mustang spindles look at these guys Vintage Venom They sell brackets that allow sn95 brakes to be used classic Mustang spindles. I plan on using these brackets on my 67 Mustang for cobra brakes.
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If you want to use sn95 brakes with vintage Mustang spindles look at these guys Vintage Venom They sell brackets that allow sn95 brakes to be used classic Mustang spindles. I plan on using these brackets on my 67 Mustang for cobra brakes.
I will look into that also
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Originally posted by sj9ers:
If you want to use sn95 brakes with vintage Mustang spindles look at these guys Vintage Venom They sell brackets that allow sn95 brakes to be used classic Mustang spindles. I plan on using these brackets on my 67 Mustang for cobra brakes.
I will look into that also
Never mind that's just a brake upgrade
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