TCP Front Coil-Over Conversion Installed on My 73!

[cazsper]

I hope this helps.. I emailed TCP last year about a shock tower brace. They said, once I had the pieces attached to the shock towers and the brace that mounts to the firewall to give them a call. They said they could mix and match pieces to work with the '71-'73.

 

[TheJ]

Looks great, nice job. I like all of your videos and was kind of sad to see the maverick go but your 73 coupe is a very nice replacement. Keep up the good work and awesome videos.

 

[EdM]

Would like to read the results of the conversion as I am debating this vs. a proper replacement of the original. Anyone have real data before/aft?

 

[mach71351c]

Nice job!!

 

[cazsper]

I looks great. My concern is getting the rear end to match the front. I wrong to them with that concern and this is what they responded with:

"We do not currently offer a coilover rear suspension for the 71-73 cars. I have had customers install the kit for the 70, but it requires you to do some modification and fabrication.

Otherwise, the best option is replacement leaf springs with a pair of VariShock adjustable bolt-in shocks.

Carl K Ogren - gStreet Specialist

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If the next best option is better leaf springs and new shocks, I'm thinking at least a torque arm would help to plant the rear tires..

 

[Autoedit]

I looks great. My concern is getting the rear end to match the front. I wrong to them with that concern and this is what they responded with:

"We do not currently offer a coilover rear suspension for the 71-73 cars. I have had customers install the kit for the 70, but it requires you to do some modification and fabrication.

Otherwise, the best option is replacement leaf springs with a pair of VariShock adjustable bolt-in shocks.

Carl K Ogren - gStreet Specialist

Sales - Tech - Social Media

Chris Alston's Chassisworks

(916) 388-0288 Ext 247


If the next best option is better leaf springs and new shocks, I'm thinking at least a torque arm would help to plant the rear tires..

That's what I'm thinking of doing at this point and the torque arm will require a bit of fabrication to make a crossmember mount between sub-frame connectors. The leaf springs don't worry me at all performance wise... the shocks are the key and the double adjustable units from the TCP kit are really good plus the torque arm will handle any wheel hop or axle wrap issues.

I'll post up progress as it moves forward and have plans to show plenty of after performance videos once the Mustang is back on the ground!

 

[cazsper]

I was thinking of that too. If you look at the TCP subframe connectors, they also offer a brace that ties them together (I have it on my '68 coupe). I'm wondering if that would work as an attachment point for a torque arm.

 

[Autoedit]

I was thinking of that too. If you look at the TCP subframe connectors, they also offer a brace that ties them together (I have it on my '68 coupe). I'm wondering if that would work as an attachment point for a torque arm.

Great suggestion! I'm going to browse the website right now for that stuff.

Much appreciated!!!

 

[cazsper]

I was thinking of that too. If you look at the TCP subframe connectors, they also offer a brace that ties them together (I have it on my '68 coupe). I'm wondering if that would work as an attachment point for a torque arm.

Great suggestion! I'm going to browse the website right now for that stuff.

Much appreciated!!!

Any time.. I also know that Griggs Racing has torque arms. They specialize in more modern mustang suspension parts but I believe they have one that works with 9 inch rears..

 

[Total Control Products]

I'm glad I don't make things up when I respond to emails. You never know when one's gonna show up on a public forum, haha! Yes, I do have a couple customers installing the g-Link. One of my dealers is doing it too and I will hopefully get some feedback from him soon.

 

[cazsper]

Was that to me?

 

[Total Control Products]

Was that to me?

Yeah, that was my email that you posted. I handle most of the TCP email and we get a LOT of it.

 

[cazsper]

Was that to me?

Yeah, that was my email that you posted. I handle most of the TCP email and we get a LOT of it.

Oh sorry.. I think I misunderstood. I thought you were implying that I had made something up. As for the G-link, how would one fit it to a '71-'73? Can I run a full exhaust?

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

Autoedit Thanks for some great photos (also your videos are cool-but watching at work is a no no for me)

What is your driving impression?

 

[matrixx]

^ I don't think he has a drivetrain in the car at the moment.

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

probably not into high speed testing then! lol

 

[Autoedit]

Lol! Yup...it handles great on the jack stands so far. No body roll whatsowver! Just pulled the rear suspension and gas tank out today...getting ready to order more stuff soon!

 

[Total Control Products]

If you guys haven't checked out Jason's latest videos you definitely should. Lots of good stuff. And more to come!

 

[71_resurrection]

Would like to read the results of the conversion as I am debating this vs. a proper replacement of the original. Anyone have real data before/aft?

I would love to be able to afford this type of setup, but instead, I went all factory replacement. My front end suspension and steering was beyond shot. I even replaced the entire steering linkage system to include a replacement steering box with factory ratio (didn't know about the other modern boxes at the time) and I replaced the rag joint with a polyurethane coupler. With all the new parts to include ALL of the front end bushings (minus a new sway bar) and an excellent alignment, the car drives awesome!!! I still need to replace my leaf springs, but the front is tight with no play at all and very responsive (for 1971 tech). I am running 235's on the front and I can let go of the wheel at 80mph on the highway and it will drive straight on its own! Hope this helps a little. Cost was well under $1000 for the entire front end and rear shocks.

- Nik

 

[EdM]

Hey a vendor has to do what a vendor has to do. I surmise that for ~90% of us you did precisely the right thing. No different than most "hobbies".