(First post) general performance based questions on suspension and steering

[Kombait]

Hello yall, me and my father have just picked up a 72 mustang convertible and its my first time dealing with the older technologies that came with this car, the goal for this car is to be a good cruiser that can crush a few corners.

we have already put larger sway-bars and beefier leaf springs, wilwood brakes and modern PS4S tires on the car but the steering leaves much to be desired in both ratio and feel, would going to a lares 10:1 ratio or 12:1 ratio steering box address these "issues"?

is there a go to bolt on suspension setup for these cars that make them handle well? ive seen 4 link coil-over coversions that require welding, im not opposed to it but id prefer to keep everything reversible if needed.

 

[Sheriff41]

Howdy and welcome to the forums!

I've added Eaton springs, ADDCO sway bars, Koni shocks, subframe connectors, Traction Master bars, staggered 17" wheels and tires, and the fast ratio (10:1) steering gear to my '72 convertible. For my purposes, these changes make my car a handle well.

I also went through the brakes, freshened up all the parts, and added steel-braided hoses. The brakes now match the handling and performance of my '72.

I'm sure some of those that have done more indepth suspension mods will chime in with some advice. In the meanwhile, check out https://mikemaierinc.com/ and opentrackerracing.com for more ideas.