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While you could make a strong argument that modern car design has yet to surpass the aesthetic prowess of vintage classics, there’s no denying the fact that technological advances in the subsequent decades have made modern cars faster, safer, and easier to drive than they ever could have hoped to be back in the day. So while your Mustang might not need any help in the looks department, some suspension upgrades from the folks at Heidts can go a long way when it comes making your classic pony perform on the street and track.
Heidts offers three different comprehensive suspension packages, each which includes a full front suspension cradle, control arms, disc brakes with calipers, spindles, rack and pinion, shocks, springs, and the ability to customize your system with a wide range of options from each of those categories. Let’s take a closer look at packages offered:
This entry level kit will make a huge difference over the original suspension system in your 1964-1970 Mustang, 1967-1970 Cougar, 1960-1965 Falcon or 1964-1965 Comet in terms of handling, ride quality and stopping power.
This kit includes:
- Mustang IFS suspension cradle
- Standard control arms
- 11-inch disc brake system with single piston calipers (many disc and caliper configurations also available)
- 2-inch dropped spindles
- Manual rack and pinion steering rack (power assisted optional)
- Standard shocks and springs (Billet coil-over system with powder coated springs optional)
Check out this page for more details on the Mustang II IFS system.
Note: These kits all require the use of a rear sump-style oil pan, and some Ford engines may require the use of a high-rise hood to clear the intake system. Ford 351 Cleveland engines will fit using dry sump with these kits. Kit shown with optional components.
If you’re looking for an even more substantial upgrade over the stock setup, you might want to consider Heidts’ mid-level offering, the Superide II.
1964½-1970 Mustang Superide II
The Superide II kit comes with everything from the Mustang II IFS system, along with the following upgrades:
- Mustang Superide™ II suspension cradle
- 11-inch disc brake system with four piston calipers
- Billet coil-over suspension system with powder coated springs
Note: These kits all require the use of a rear sump-style oil pan, and some Ford engines may require the use of a high-rise hood to clear the intake system. Ford 351 Cleveland engines will fit using dry sump with these kits. Kit shown with optional components.
But if you’re looking for the ultimate handling package for your first generation Mustang, look no further than the Heidts Pro-G suspension package.
This pro-touring quality package will provide your Mustang with transformative handling, cornering and braking capability. If you’re looking to turn your pony into a serious track performer, this is the kit for you.
This kit includes the components from the Superide II package and also includes the following upgrades:
- Pro-G weld-in suspension cradle
- Pro-G 2-inch drop spindles
- Wildwood 11-inch disc brakes with four piston calipers
- Fully adjustable tubular control arms
- Power-assisted rack and pinion steering rack
- Motor mounts that will accept any popular Ford engine
Head over to the Heidts site for additional details on each of the packages and to check out the wide array of customization options for each kit, and be sure to drop us a line in the comments if you have any questions.
