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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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An alternative for rear coilovers.
Im not sure if this has been posted on here yet, but heres an alternative to those who want rear coilovers. Ill be ordering mine this week. A friend on Facebook found these, so he gets all the credit

79-04 Ford Mustang Maximum Rear Coil Over Kit | UPR
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 11:13 PM
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Similar to how the T3 are set up but you pick shocks, what is cost and what shocks can you use and not use, ect. Like the idea.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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Thing is, they only work for specific shocks. Theyre wider I guess
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 11:54 PM
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Thanks for the heads up!
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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The rear shock towers are not capable of withstanding the stress of coilovers. I have seen similar rear end setups punch holes through shock towers.
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nothing that some 3/16" steel welded in the tower couldn't fix.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by garagemahal76
nothing that some 3/16" steel welded in the tower couldn't fix.
thats what im thinking
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Well that's cool, thanks for sharing!
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Pretty good deal at ~$440+s/h for new rear shocks and a coilover setup. I've got evil thoughts right now...

What's the extra welded lower shock mount for? Just curious if it's necessary or not for install
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Clearance issue with upper trailing arm bracket. All I did was take the mustang mount that came with the shocks and welded it to the bottom of the stocker, perfect.
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