StangSuspension.com News & Products Blog

MustangWeek 2008 Video - Official Video from Myrtle Beach, SC

2008-08-13T14:24:00.000-07:00

We just came back from sponsoring MustangWeek 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC. It was a great experience, and we thought we'd share a video we have produced of the event.

Steeda's Watts Link Is Finally Here!

2008-06-24T00:36:00.000-07:00

Many of our customers have been awaiting the Steeda Watts Linkage with much anticipation. Well the day is finally here! Steeda has released the Watts Link! What is regarded by many suspension experts to be the "first and last" rear end suspension modification to the S197 Mustang, Steeda's piece delivers on all levels!

Watts Link Basics - The whole idea of the Steeda Watts Link is to help eliminate lateral movement of the rear suspension, while still allowing it to move through its natural suspension movement, and eliminating any bind. It does through through the clever engineering of lateral links, axis points, bushings and chassis bracing, which fully make up the linkage. These lateral are what give the Watts link the total advantage over any other Mustang rear suspension upgrades.

Evolution of Rear Suspension Design

First Evolution - OEM PANHARD BAR - Installing a factory panhard bar was a big step in the evolution of the Mustang. The 2005+ Mustangs introduced the panhard bar to the solid axle Mustang suspension. This helps control lateral axle movement and improve daily drivability.

Second Evolution - AFTERMARKET CONTROL ARMS AND PANHARD BARS - Many aftermarket companies have came up with great products to help improve the S197 OEM suspension. Many of these products work very well, such as aftermarket panhard upgrades, panhard braces, lower control arms, 3rd links, and control arm relocation brackets. These upgrades vastly improve rear end grip and handling performance.

Final Evolution - STEEDA WATTS LINKAGE - The Steeda Watts link is really the final step in the evolution of S197 suspension upgrades. The Watts Link provides the best lateral control of the rear axle and suspension. This link replaces the panhard bar setup with a more advanced system. The Watts linkage is for Mustang owners who demand the very best from their Mustang's suspension.

Product Details (Steeda Part #555-2525):

The Steeda Watt's Link is one of the most advanced rear suspension upgrades you can install on your new Mustang. This part is truly a step above anything else on the market today. The Steeda Watt's Link setup eliminates almost all unwanted lateral motion in the factory rear suspension setup. Eliminating the lateral movement of the axle will provide for a more stable and confidence inspiring feeling as your vehicle's suspension moves through its range of motion. This setup is not just a performance upgrade to the factory 4 link setup; it is a complete overhaul, an entire suspension geometry upgrade.

Although the concept of the watts link is not new, Steeda has set itself apart from the competition through innovation. On a Watt's Link equipped vehicle, the center pivot of the center link is the rear roll center. Steeda's Watts Linkage allows the center pivot to move up or down to adjust your roll center up or down. Further, the lateral links should be horizontal and the center link vertical with the vehicle at ride height. Steeda's Watts Linkage maintains this ideal geometry unlike the competition. When the links are not set up horizontal at ride height, there can be significant increases in scrub in one or both of the travel directions. In addition to the best performance, Steeda goes the extra mile to eliminate unwanted NVH with the use of polyurethane bushings.

If you require the absolute best rear end grip, the "on rails" suspension feel, and the highest performing Mustang possible, the Steeda Watts Link is the setup for you.

Steeda Link Features:

Completely controls lateral suspension movement
Lightweight chrome-moly 4130 steel
Poly-urethane bushings to eliminate noise or vibration
Aerospace grade ball bearings for precise suspension movement

Fits 2005-2008 Mustangs

Purchase The Steeda Watts Link at StangSuspension.com

Chrome caster camber plates for 1994 to 2004 Mustangs - New Product

2008-04-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

Caster camber plates allow you to correct your alignment after lowering your Mustang. When you lower your Mustang, negative camber issues occur (tires leaning inward) which can cause increased inner tire wear. Installing caster camber plates gives you more adjustment range for your alignment, and provides a better mount for your front strut.

The Chrome Caster Camber Plates have the added benefit of looking great under the hood! Whether you show your Mustang in car shows, or just pop the hood every now and then for friends... the chrome caster camber plates will set yourself apart from the others.

Check them out here on StangSuspension

Mechanix Wear Glove Review Video

2008-01-31T10:56:00.000-08:00

StangSuspension.com is proud to announce that we are now master distributors for Mechanix Wear gloves. We feel it is important to protect your hands while working on your automobile, and Mechanix Wear gloves do that better than any other.

Our video product review outlines Mechanix Wear's most popular gloves, such as the Original, FastFit, M-Pact and Light Gloves. All have very unique features, such as the Light Glove which has a built in LED light which helps light up your work area, and protecting your hands at the same time.

Check out the Mechanix Wear Glove products by clicking here

Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors Video Review

2007-10-05T18:02:00.001-07:00

Watch our video review above!

We have created an awesome product review video of our zinc plated cross drilled and slotted brake rotors for Ford Mustangs. We wanted to create this video review of our Mustang rotors to show the features close-up, and explain the differences between our rotors and our competitors.
We have applications for 1994-2004 Mustang GT & V6s, 1994-2004 Cobras, and 2005-2008 Mustangs.

Cross Drilled and Slotted Mustang Rotors - Click Here

G2 Caliper Paint Product Review Video

2007-10-05T17:55:00.000-07:00

We have just finished up our product review video of the G2 brake caliper paint kit. This kit makes it super easy to paint your calipers without worry about what products to use, or if you have the right product to do the job. The G2 caliper paint gives your calipers an OEM painted appearance. We sell many colors to help match body color schemes, or big brake kit colors.

G2 Brake Caliper Paint System

White Face and Silver Face Gauges for 05-08 Ford Mustangs

2007-10-05T17:47:00.001-07:00

We are proud to carry the new white face and silver / aluminum face gauge overlays for the S197 2005-2008 Ford Mustang. White faces gauges have long been a popular interior upgrade for Mustangs which did not come with white face gauges from the factory. White face gauges are reminiscent of race cars and European performance cars, and they help set your Mustangs interior apart.

Our white face gauges are made with OEM quality and install in minutes. We include a handy needle removal tool to assist in removing your stock gauge needles, which is required for installation. We include a 6 gauge face and 4 gauge face model for the different gauge options available in the Mustangs, and have applications for both the GT and V6 Mustangs.

(Gauge Needle Removal Tool Shown Above)

Features:

Installs right over your stock gauges
Maintains OEM quality and finish
Includes gauge needle removal tool
Great installation instructions

Check out the white face gauge overlays for your Mustang here

Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Ford Mustangs

2007-09-17T17:05:00.000-07:00

Ever wanted to keep an eye on your tire pressure while driving? Wasn't sure if you had a leak or if you should pull over? Well StangSuspension is now carrying an advanced tire pressure monitoring system for your Ford Mustang. The system uses four radio controlled sensors which are installed right in place of your normal tire valve stems. These sensors send back tire pressure and temperature information to a convenient display which goes right in the cabin of your Mustang

Features:

Easily monitor tire pressure accurately and wirelessly
Setup warning thresholds through the use of percentages
Easy to configure alarms and alerts
Great for long trips and aggressive driving, where tire pressure is crucial to gas mileage or performance

Click here to read more about the tire pressure monitoring system

Maximum Motorsports Strut Tower Brace for 03-04 Cobra with Kenne Bell Supercharger

2007-09-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

Maximum Motorsports has finally created a strut tower brace for 2003-2004 Cobra owners who have upgraded to a Kenne Bell supercharger. There are no strut tower braces on the market that can clear this popular aftermarket power upgrade, but MM finally has delivered. If you have installed a Kenne Bell supercharger on your Cobra, then this strut tower brace is the perfecet upgrade to stiffen up the chassis of your Mustang.

Check out the MM strut brace here

Amsoil Synthetic Oil & Fluids for Ford Mustangs

2007-09-05T21:29:00.000-07:00

StangSuspension is now a proud dealer of Amsoil synthetic motor oil, rear end gear oil, and other products for Ford Mustangs. Amsoil is considered to be "the first in synthetics" because almost 30 years ago they were the first to formulate synthetic oil for automobiles.

Since a Ford Mustang is a high performance automobile, it is important to make sure all the vital components of your engine and drivetrain are properly lubricated. Amsoil synthetic motor oil does the best job at lubricating, reducing wear, and increasing the lifespan of your most vital engine & drivetrain componets.

We now carry:

Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil
Amsoil Synthetic ATF transmission fluid
Amsoil Synthetic Rear End Gear Oil
Amsoil Fuel Additives
Amsoil Octane Booster
Amsoil Coolant

Check out our website to see our Amsoil product listings - Click Here

StangSuspension is an authorized Amsoil Dealer. We are not allowed to post pricing on our website, please call (877) 272-5670 to place your order.

Shelby GT500 Brake Pads - Now In Stock

2007-08-29T16:57:00.000-07:00

We are now carrying high performance brake pads for the new Shelby GT500 Mustang. For over a year now, none of the high performance brake pad manufacturers made replacement pads for the Shelby. That has all changed; StangSuspension now carries the Hawk Ceramic, HPS and HP pads for the GT500.

The GT500 Mustang has a massive 14 inch Brembo brake system from the factory. You can easily improve braking performance by upgrading your OEM brake pads to a high performance aftermarket pad.

Check out our Hawk Brake pad selection here

MustangWeek 2007 Video - Official Video

2007-08-03T09:48:00.000-07:00

We just got back from Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, SC. What a great show it was!

Meeting our customers and being able to answer questions face to face is the biggest pay off for us.

Check out the Mustang Week video above to see some of the highlights from the StangSuspension perspective.

Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber Plates for 05-07 Mustangs - MM5CC-1

2007-07-27T17:26:00.000-07:00

Leave it to Maximum Motorsports to create the most unique, creative, and highest quality product for your new S197 Mustang.

Maximum Motorsports has created the first true caster camber plate kit for 05-07 Mustangs. By "true" caster camber plate we mean it is double adjustable. It can adjust camber and caster, while most other plates on the market only adjust camber.

Adjustable caster camber plates are a must for lowered Mustangs. Whenever you lower your car it causes increased negative camber, and terrible inner tire wear.

Features:

Bolts on! No drilling or cutting required.
1.6-degree continuous range of camber adjustment provides alignment correction on lowered cars, and is adjustable without affecting caster.
0.7-degree continuous range of caster adjustment provides correction for OEM production tolerances.
Caster and camber are easily adjusted at the top of the strut tower.
The range of suspension travel can be shifted, allowing for additional bump travel on lowered cars.
Teflon® lined spherical bearing eliminates deflection and precisely locates the strut shaft, while still allowing the required articulation.
High-tech composite thrust bearing transfers the spring load into the strut tower.
All parts are either plated or powder coated for great looks and long lasting protection.
Lifetime manufacturer warranty against spherical bearing or plate failure.

Check out the new MM Plates here.

Mustang Shocks & Struts Review Video

2007-07-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Take a look at our new product review video. In this video we outline the differences between shocks & struts, shock brands, damper types and how they help your Mustang.

Shocks & struts help your Mustang by improving ride quality, controlling your ride, decreasing body roll, and increasing rear end traction.

We are the FIRST and ONLY company to implement helpful product review videos for a wide range of our products.

New StangSuspension promotional playing card deck

2007-07-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

We have created one of the coolest promotional materials for our Mustang suspension fans and customers. To celebrate our upcoming trip to the annual MustangWeek event in South Carolina, we have created our own custom branded StangSuspension.com playing card deck.

While other Mustang companies are giving away pens & key chains (only to be lost in a sea of other pens & key chains), we will be handing out something that will be sure to be kept for years to come!

If you are attending MustangWeek, and you have not received the StangSuspension playing cards, be sure to ask a representative for one wearing the StangSuspension shirts.

We will also be including the playing cards in select orders over $1,000 from our website.

Control arm relocation brackets increase your Mustang traction

2007-06-21T09:48:00.000-07:00

We are often asked "how do I increase traction on a lowered Mustang". Well if you have a S197, 05-07 Mustang then you may benefit from lower control arm relocation brackets.

When you lower your Mustang, it can cause unwanted suspension geometry changes in the rear end of the car. One such negative change is the angle & pivot point of the lower & upper control arms. When the car is lowered, the rear end of the control arm actually becomes higher than the front end, which causes adverse traction and handling issues.

Control arm relocation brackets allow you to lower back down the end of the rear control arm, restoring the proper suspension geometry. Most of our relocation brackets have small adjustment holes, which can help you fine tune the angle of the rear lower control arm.

BMR Relocation Brackets, Steeda Relocation Brackets & StangSuspension Relocation Brackets

How to stop your wheels or tires from rubbing on your Mustang

2007-06-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Let us paint the picture... You just went out and spent a large sum of money on new wheels & tires for your Ford Mustang. You mount the new wheels & tires... everything looks perfect. You drive the car around and the car feels great... You're on a crowded city street and you're forced to make a U-turn.... then SUDDENLY... your wheels & tires start to rub on your fenders. The offset looks perfect, the tires & wheels are perfectly tucked under the fenders, but now you have this awful rubbing... What to do?

THE SOLUTION? - Steering Rack Limiters

Steering rack limiters help limit the rubbing of your wheels & tires by slightly limiting the steering of your Mustang, just enough to prevent rubbing. The rack limiters have a small open end which allows you to pop them on the ends of your steering rack, without taking anything apart.

Steering rack limiter advantages:

No more fender rolling (the old way of fixing slight tire rub)
Easy & quick installation
Low cost
Secret of the pros (Steeda & Saleen)

WATCH A VIDEO PRODUCT REVIEW ABOVE

Click Here to read more details on the Steering Rack Limiters

Dont let thieves steel your gas!

2007-06-12T17:46:00.001-07:00

Due to rising gas prices, gasoline has become a hot commodity. Theft of gasoline is on the rise, and the only way to protect yourself is with a locking gas cap.

Ford has created two sets of locking gas caps, one for 1994-1997 Mustangs and one for 1998-2004 Mustangs. The Ford locking gas caps secure your gas tank with a special locking cap and included key.

Includes two keys
Locking Gas Cap
Ford Chrome Emblem on 98-04 Cap

Ford Locking Gas Cap for 1998-2004 Mustangs

Ford Locking Gas Cap for 1994-1997 Mustangs

StangSuspension is a Gold Sponsor of MustangWeek 2007

2007-06-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

StangSuspension.com is a Gold Sponsor of MustangWeek 2007

MustangWeek is an annual event located in South Carolina where over 500 cars, and thousands of Mustang enthusiasts gather. StangSuspension.com is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this amazing event.

MustangWeek is a 5 day event running from July 24th through July 28th. The event is located in Myrtle Beach, SC. StangSuspension will be on hand handing out promotion items, meeting & greeting with our customers, and even offering FREE parts at the MustangWeek raffle.

Here is a quick breakdown of the MustangWeek Events:

Tuesday July 24th - Meet & Greet @ Planet Hollywood

Wednesday July 25th - Myrtle Beach Speedway Fun Runs & Burnout Contest

Thursday July 26th - Meet @ Hooters, drive to Darlington Drag Strip for some Drag Racing

Friday July 27th - Fourth Annual Mustangweek Car Show @ Colonial Mall

Visit http://www.mustangweek.com for details