New MII suspension, any hints/suggestions for possible installation glitches?

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  1. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    I am getting this setup....

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    And before I render my car useless for a few weeks (or permanently??? :huh:), I would like to hear if there are any hints/clues/suggestions that I might need to prepare for BEFORE I start cutting stuff up.
     
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    :hmmm: Let me see, chop some old crap off and then weld some new crap on.....

    Yeah, that should do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yahoo::rofl2::dance:
     
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    Thats not a Mustang II suspension...it's a Rack and Pinion kit :D
    You have to cut your car up to make it fit. The R&C kit will fit without cutting your car frame rails in half to weld in the hats. Where are the rest of the parts to finish the install? The R&C kit will come with everything. Go back and do the math and you will see the R&C kit is the way to go. :tiphat:
     
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    Whose set up is that?
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    It comes with all the other stuff, as well, but this is the only part that attaches to the car.

    The rest attaches to THIS.

    It is Rod and Custom.
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Awesome!! I'm glad it's not a Helix (the cheap knock off) I myself, was just on the phone with R&C this week.
     
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    Good to hear you say R&C. Very straightforward install. Measure many times before welding in place. The only thing I didn't like about their kit was the replacement panels for the shock towers. But then again I am really fussy. Every other part if their kit is outstanding!

    Good luck.
     
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    Nice!!! :thumbs2:
     
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    is this for a Maverick?
    what is the kit number?
    is that a coil over setup?

    it looks a little different than my 107 kit.
    one measurement and you're there...:thumbs2:
     

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  10. Dave B

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    The coil over has different upper mounts, than the one he's showing.
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Yea. The one he's showing I believe has actual coil springs.. :hmmm:
     
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    Yes, as far as I know you are correct.
     
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    Yes it has coil springs
     
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    Kit no# is rc 106
     
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    I have the rc-107 kit installed in my 74 mav and the 4 link in the rear. Willie and William father and son team. Great people to do business with. Those installs are a piece of cake or pie if you prefer.
     
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