02 Converting To A Coilover Suspension Coiling A Snake
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The '79-'04 Mustang's "modified MacPherson strut" suspension puts a lot of force on the control arm bushings and ball joint. For example, a 3,500-pound car has roughly 1,000 pounds on each front wheel. Because of its location, the spring supports the car's weight with 2,000 pounds of force on the control arm, and 1,054 pounds of force on the control arm bushings and ball joint. All this force on the control arm bushings and ball joint creates friction, which hinders the suspen- sion's ability to move and absorb bumps, and results in poor ride quality. View Related Article
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