While all of these individual topics are located within our online catalog in their respective sections, here's a great place to just soak up lots of technical information from one convenient location.
Chassis Stiffening topics:
Should I add a strut tower brace to my Mustang?
Why should subframe connectors be the first upgrade to my Mustang?
Front Suspension topics:
1979-2004 Mustang Camber Plate Frequently Asked Questions
2005-2014 Mustang Camber Plate Frequently Asked Questions
Coil-Over Suspension Frequently Asked Questions
Why you might want to consider upgrading your Mustang to different spindles.
The below indented individual links on this topic are also available within this page.
- Description of Spindle
- Warning: 1996-04 spindles & Stock pre-1996 K-members
- 1979-86 and 1987-93 non-V8 Spindle
- 1987-93 V8 Spindle
- Swapping to the 1987-93 V8 Spindles
- 1979-93 Mustang: Swapping to the 1994-04 Spindles
- 1984-86 SVO Spindle
- 1994-95 Spindles
- 1994-95 Mustang: Swapping to the 1996-04 Spindles
- 1996-04 Spindles
- Visual identification of spindles
- Front Control Arm Swaps
What can caster-camber plates do for my Mustang?
Learn a bit more about front coil-over suspension upgrades.
Changing front control arms is an important step in improving your Mustang's suspension.
MM K-Member: Shedding extra weight is just a great side benefit of installing one on your Mustang!
Steering related topics:
What you need to know about Mustang steering rack bushings?
We've reinvented the Mustang steering shaft. See what has changed!
Learn more about Mustang Steering Racks: Tie-rod threads, steering ratios, shaft connections, and bushings.
Weight Myths: We compare Manual Steering versus Power Steering.
Rear Suspension related topics:
Coil-Over Suspension Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know about rear coil-over kits.
Why your 1979-2004 Mustang needs a panhard bar. Ford finally agrees because the 2005+ cars have one!
The Torque Arm: The best improvement for your solid axle Mustang
Adjustable rear swaybars: Even more Mustang solid axle fine tuning
IRS Tech: Q&A How well does the IRS Rear Suspension work at the track?
General tech about rear lower control arms and specific tech on the different varieties can be found below.
- MM Heavy Duty control arms
- MM Extreme Duty control arms
- MM Road Race control arms
- Mustang Rear Lower Control Arm FAQs
RLCA Tech specific to 2005 and newer Mustangs can be found here.
Struts, shocks and general damper related topics:
- Choosing the right damper
- What's a "damper"?
- Adjustable vs. non-adjustable dampers
- Matching spring rates with dampers
- Why install SN95 shocks on a Fox chassis?
Roll Bar related topics:
Why are Maximum Motorsports Roll Bars so popular?
Saving a Life: The True Test of a Roll Bar
Wheel related topics:
Wheel spacer safety, and the physics of keeping the wheels on.
Brake related topics:
Read an installation article about MM's Manual Brake Conversion Kit.
Manual Brakes FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Big Brake Kits: Modifications required for fitment on pre-1994 Mustangs
See drawing of required wheel clearance.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses: Why does my Mustang need them?
Drivetrain and Clutch related topics:
What does a
clutch quadrant do for me?
Why are aftermarket clutch cables so bad, and what are my options?
Cooling related topics:
Is your IRS differential overheating? You may need a differential oil cooler.
